I've never weighed my Freedom Arms revolver. The brochure says it weighs around 4# and change. Recoil is noticeable, it just rotates up around 100 degrees. The single action handle is the best at not hurting your wrists and not transferring shock all the way back to your elbow. One of these days, I'll get the barrel lopped off to 5 1/2" for easier carry and have it MagnaPorted.