I shot one for about ten years. It occasioned some muzzle damage and was shortened to 5 1/2", replaced the front sight at the same time so it shot to POA. Didn't like BP loads, but with a smokeless load that duplicated the original load, it was a great gun. I always liked the web under the barrel, it gave me confidence that the ejector would be protected if I wrapped it around some miscreant's head!