Loads are 60grs twice, and 325grs twice, so, just a little under two ounces heavier than the 4.4lb weight when empty.

Balance point is just ahead of locks, so weight between hands with front and rear hold, and is fired easily and most comfortably with a two hand pistol hold, as the barrel key might get a hand out front. Can be fired one hand, but gets heavy quick.

If you google "hickok45 howdah 20" it should get you a video of him shooting a normal 60gr 2f and ounce of shot, if you wish to judge recoil better than I can describe. A really fun gun with sane 20ga loads such as printed on boxes of shells as in drams and ounces and how this easily measured.