Now I do like Smith & Wesson, but I got tired of waiting for mine and changed my order for the BFR and it came in after 1 week of changing my order. I shot it today. I put 50 rounds of 440 gr. Cast Performance through it. What a blast. Now the BFR does not have a muzzle break or compensator. I found it does have a good recoil but not to where I would even consider selling it due to recoil. But do look at the BFR what a great gun. The BFR frame has been proven for several years in the 444 Marlin, 45-70 and the new 450. The top strap on the BFR is a lot more beefed up then the S&W. The single action does not make a difference because most people will be shooting the Smith's in single action mode.