The .410 Close Encounter is the perfect choice if you are a fan of 2-1/2 inches .410, .45/revolvers. They are powerful without having a bad recoil. They have an incredible frontal area and the legendary Brenneke penetration. It's a great fun. With the 410 2-1/2 inches you are prepared for any close encounter you may imagine. Revolvers chambered for 2-1/2 inches .410/.45 Colt cartridges have become extremely popular, and with good reason. They are excellent home defense and trail firearms, and just plain fun to shoot. Nothing maximizes the effectiveness of these revolvers like the incredible frontal area, mass, and construction of a Brenneke slug, with vastly more power than shotshells. The Close Encounter was developed specifically for revolvers and .410 shotguns chambered for 2-1/2 inches .410 cartridges. Close Encounter provides an excellent combination of accuracy and uncompromising performance.