I have an early 2 1/2 inch model. It is great on squirrel and rabbit, though when the squirrel is up a tall pine, it doesn't have the authority like a .22 has from that distance. It works well w/ #4 shot on rabbits, just waiting too see if I can get a bird or two w/ it. I also have loads from Buffalo Bore in .45 LC( be careful w/ HOT LOADS) and they are accurate as can be from the little barrel. Cowboy action loads tend to tumble on targets past 7 Yards in my experience!