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I can't exactly say I feel especially lucky, even though I'm fortunate to have the Smith, which is one sweet shooting revolver. As far as my experiment is concerned, I'd urge anyone who owns a hand gun, especially one that's intended for personal defense, to try it once. That way you know what a HUGE noise it's going to make if you ever have to fire it in anger and you do little noticeable long term damage to your hearing, as long as you don't try to repeat the experiment. IMHO the unprotected discharge is also a very good educational experience for a young person who's just learning about guns to undergo since it bears no resemblance to what's seen on TV or in the movies and effectively demonstrates the serious power of a hand gun.