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When the Governor came out, I got one for my folks who are elderly and live alone. The revolver actually shoots quite well and the quality is good as it is accurate for the role which it was developed for. Even as a young man, my Dad was never one to practice shooting much, though he always carried a Colt .38 in his pocket, and my Mom has probably fired only a handful of rounds in her life. My Dad has faded a bit so my Mother would almost certainly have to operate any defensive weapon should an intruder kick down the door. I like that the governor is very forgiving of a less than perfect aim. Loaded with Winchester PDX1 which is .410 loaded with 4 plates and 16 BBs, one shot will completely pepper a target at 5 yards. Given its size, I don't know that I would think of it as a carry option, but they are a lot of fun to shoot, they are great for snakes, rats, and small barnyard rodents, and I do believe that they offer a good defensive alternative for some folks who may struggle with shaky hands, fading eyesight, or just don't know how to shoot very well. Besides being fun at the range, I think that the platform definitely has a practical niche.