I purchased the Texas Defender chambered in .45LC/.410. I conceal carry, but wanted a firearm to keep next to me in my car, within easy reach. After reading the reviews of Bond Arms and watching Youtube videos of all the bond arms firearms, I chose the Texas Defender. I only plan on loading it with 410 shells. As others have stated, this is one hell of a gun. Heavy, so well made, everything is so precise in the manufacture of it. Only in the United States will you have firearm this well made. Shooting it is a pleasure too! Recoil is not a problem. A bonus was the offer of another barrel for 50% off. I chose the 9mm. Thank you to the state of Texas and Bond Arms Inc. You really can’t go wrong one of their products.