hey eric! you might look at the new replicas of the old stevens crackshot single shot that savage is making now. they are a solid little gun and about the right size for a kid. the hammer spring is a little stiff on mine, just make sure your little one can cock it with out trouble. i like the fact that it can be loaded without the hammer being cocked in the process. my son was 7 when i got him one and he liked it and shot well with it. i think they are running about 200 bucks or less around here.
