buckhunter14------ I kinda did and kinda didn't. I have aRuger .45 revolver, but it's just not agile enough for me to move quickly with. I also have a coupleshotguns.... but, I'd rather not blow giant holes in my house. So I got this little gun.... love it too.

But this gun is great for just plinking around as well.

A Smith and Weson 500 would have been a complete waste of money, no questions asked. So NO marlin, I wouldn't get that.