Recoil is...well...brisk.
I ran several rounds of 130 grain round nose target through it, as well as a few +p loads, and have a nice blister on the inside of my right thumb, right where it rested on the upper bulge of the rubber grip. I will add some nice grips to it in the future...really think that a set of custom grey/black laminated wood combat grips would look great on it and give me a better resting point for my pinky finger...might help that blister point on the inside thumb too, depending.Accuracy wasn't bad for a snappy little snub. Did some firing really trying to aim for the 10 ring, did some firing just looking over the top of the barrel, and did some firing keeping the gun low and tucked in close to me, shoulders square to the target.
http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a219/bquisenberry/38target.jpg
I think it will make a great concealed carry piece. A Desantis Nemesis pocket holster is on the way, as well as 2 speedloaders and a case for them. You can get into this gun in the very low $400's, there are some rebates out there, and it's a Smith. I think that's a pretty good choice for a pocket gun.
