I am a Disabled Veteran confined to a wheel chair and I needed some protection. That being said; I purchased the Snake Slayer IV, not only for the small size but the need for the hand cannon effect (shotgun). I have put many rounds down range and found the weapon to be nothing but entirely fun to use as well as totally appropriate for its intended purpose for protection! I have heard many individuals write reviews describing the enormous kick from the gun… to those individuals; I would suggest a BB gun… if you can’t fire a shotgun; this is not the weapon for you, very little kick. The weapon is very loud but that is to be expected. The weapon is also built like a tank. Dropped the weapon a couple of times on hardwood floors as well as concrete (accidently dropped). The only thing that kinda bugs me is the big forward sight on the gun… I really don’t see a need for it, most shotguns only have kinda like a BB for the front site (if anything at all). I understand this particular weapon will fire a multitude of various different kinds of ammo but the weapon is primarily for protection and from myself and all accounts I have read, it is not accurate past 20 or 30 feet (although both barrel do hit the same hole, everytime)… not supposed to have the accuracy of a sniper rifle. Incredibly good weapon for its intended purpose!