I bought a cruiser model about 20 years ago as a car gun since I was 18 and couldn't legally buy a hand gun (Even though I was a Army Sp4) and carried quite a few other things better than that on a regular basis. I think I fired maybe 5 rounds total in my life from that shotgun with the pistol grip installed. I bought a short stock for it and it's been on there ever since. I think it's OK with the 2 3/4 rounds but using the 3" rounds will definitely let your wrist know it. After I transitioned over to the Navy, I carried something similar at times but never really shot it though since I already had experience with it in my personal life, I knew if I needed it I could use it I just really didn't want to. Luckily, I never had to.