Sorry, I haven't shot one before. All I know is that they're made in China, which is the main reason why I have no interest in owning one. Guns & Ammo published a review of the Pardner in the September 2004 issue, I believe. I think it might even have been in their "Guns of the Year" section, but to be honest, I only lightly skimmed the article. Better dead than red, if you know what I mean.