I've had the .50 since about 03, and it's been shot 9 times, one clip plus one in self defense. I don't like shooting it too much and have not shot it since aug 11 05. I hope to never have to use a weapon in self defense again, but seems people are getting crazier and breaking in and robbing people for less and less. So I decided to get me a carry gun and after much thinking between a 9 and .45, well, you know what I decided. I hope and pray anyone reading this never has to fire a weapon in self defense. As I write this I am trembling thinking about it, even though the guy I had to end was scum, it's still a human. Anyways, yes I will let you know how it does.