I think I will venture out to Gander Mnt. today and pick up a box of shells. Probably something in the 300grn. range just to try. If I think it is something I might want to use for hunting, I will reload for it. I have read some horror stories about shooting this caliber out of a handgun ... I have a 30-06 encore and used to have a .44 mag. barrel for my contender, but that is the biggest pistol round that I have fired. I have never had any problems with recoil before, but I do enjoy shooting, and would like to keep it that way! If I don't mind the recoil and can shoot 3 inch groups at 50 yards with open sights, I might keep it around for an extra deer barrel. If I don't like it, I will most likeley post it for sale on this site.