i like mine alot, it was the last side hammer gun that i bought. i used it for about 3 years then in 91 went to the inlines. but in the last 2years i been chunken alot of lead with mine. it shoots the.451 230 gr xtp with a black mmp sabot and 100grs of t7 the best so far. the price on used side hammer guns is at a all time low around mississippi because of the inlines and you can also use the 45-70 withsmokeless ammo. around here you couldn't get $100. for one. and i like it!