Originally Posted by KurtC

The problem is that the short grip and smooth baseplate don't allow for much purchase under recoil. A longer grip or a finger extension are needed.

This is why the model was only made one year. If was useable by only a small percentage of shooters. S&W switched the 6 round mag to a finger extension (and rubber grips) when they used it for the CS45, but the short mag was still on odd length. Too short for 3 fingers, too long for just 2.