Hmmm...I wonder how this cannon compares to the Ruger .480 Super Redhawk and the Taurus Raging Bull .454 Casull. The Taurus has greater striking power despite the smaller caliber. I wouldn't want to fire either one except wearing a catchers mitt. I've seen night pictures of the Raging Bull firing. Flames shoot out the bbl about 4 feet! It also strikes with about 1-1/2 tons of energy!