I own one The S&W 500. The next time I go Bear hunting I'll have it with me,But for now I shoot it at the range. At 200yds there's a gong I shoot Its doesn't have bad recoil with the 270gr bullet or the 320gr bullet. The 400 has a some recoil. The gun doesn't come up at you when fired it pushes streight back. Weighs 5 lbs.