Is it as fast as a top shooter with a 97 or sxs, no. Can you have fun and shoot fast, yes. I've won overall on several annuals and a bunch of monthlies shooting a single shot. It's a lot of fun and a challenge to boot. With practice you can shoot around a second per shot or better.
My son is switching from 22s to a 38. Currently he shoots a Marlin carbine, however we would like to switch him to a 73. He shoots long guns left handed and the Marlin is drilling his arm with hot brass.
If anyone has one collecting dust is appreciate it if they would let me know.. thank you