I shot one two weeks ago, and I thought it kicked on par with the 454Casull. I shoot alot of big recoiling rifles, with no problem, and I am rather large. But for me, both the 454 and the 50 is just too much. I have to hang onto both with both hands, and be firmly stanced. The brake on that 500 is very effective. Its not unshootable, by any means, just after 10 rounds, not that fun anymore. I like my 44mag for fun, and punch. I know its not in the league of these 454's and 500's, but hey, its all in what you like.

For you guys, putting down, the new round, believe it or not, there is a bunch of people out there that gets a kick out shooting hard recoilers. I am one of them with rifles. It makes them happy. Just because you don't like it, and like only calibers that has been around for 100 years, doesn't mean its bad. I am sure there is a good use of it somewhere. Maybe for serious handgun hunters, I mean when you think of it, a modern muzzleloader has simular energies or more in alot of cases. But your the same guys that will hunt with a 50 cal muzzleloader but frown on someone that will hunt with a 500Smith, cause your like me and don't find it pleasant to shoot or like me have the ability to shoot it well. Shoot, keep sending us new offerings. Its great to have the choice of so many calibers.