I have one with the 8 3/8'' barrel and not all that bad. I have mine scoped and it weighs almost 5 lbs. I have shot 50 rounds through it in one setting and no problem. Grip the gun high in the grip with the web of your hand. Loud!!! Earplugs plus earmuffs with that muzzlebrake on it.

The .500 S&W on the left has WAY less recoil then my Ruger Alaskan .480. That .480 is lightweight and a heavy recoiler