I have one in .357 mag. The biggest tip I can give is to make sure that you operate the lever with authority completely through it's limits of operation. Short stroking it can cause cartridges to be lodged under the lifter. I removed the sights (I shoot it from the hip) and replaced them with Marble sight slot blanks so it doesn't get hung up coming in and out of the holster I made. Holsters for these are neat, but cost a lot of money. My Ranch Hand is the most impractical, yet fun gun that I own.