Gun showed up today and I'm quite a fan. Doesn't kick any more than any other compact .380 I've encountered and I have no idea how you could possibly manage to give yourself slide-bite without being a total retard. Beaver tail was a little uncomfortable at first but modifying my grip allowed the gun to sort of pivot on the webbing of my hand instead of digging into it. Overall I'm cheesed. 7/10 would purchase again.