I shot my 329 three times with full power loads and did not want to shoot it a fourth time. It hurt. I do carry it every day in the woods or on the farm with reloads that have slightly more zip than a .45 ACP or with rat shot. It sure is lighter than the 629 I have carried for years. I have been up close and personal with a few black bears, wild dogs, and venomous snakes in my life and have never been overly concerned about how much my gun was going to kick in those situations. I have, fortunately, never had to come to blows with any bears. I hope I never do.
