I too am a shooting instructor for kids, and most kids can not shoot a big bore pistol. But every once in a while I will get a very determined youngster in that has the determination, and physical ability, to shoot the big stuff. Had one 9 yr old that liked shooting my .454 Casull. He did far better than I expected. Up here there is a lot of interest in the big pistols due to the bears. And if Dad shoots it the kids want to shoot it. Also many guys have brakes on their big pistols, and there is no reason some kids can not shoot these well. Also looked like the kid that shot the hog had a brake on his pistol.