I own 2 and have been very happy with them. Daughter-in-law has one and has no issue with recoil. Hits where aimed but not a "target" pistol. Actually I am guessing about that, as my eyes just do not let me shoot pistols like I used to. Primarily point shoot now and they do very well for that.

Some mornings, it just does not feel worth it to chew through the straps!~