Agreed. A great antipersonnel piece if that is what you need. Not the best hunter. Petrey10, you did not say what your intended use is. If you are a self trainer on pistol shooting, you *might* want to start out with a .357 magnum loaded with 38 special wadcutters. To be honest, the great M1911 intimidates people both in front of, and behind, the muzzle. Now if you have a decent coach, go for it.