My 10 year old son and I try this every time we head out to the ranch. Doug (Rastoff) has been coaching us both here and in emails and it is amazing the difference a bit of quality, professional help gives you.

My son shot this today under the challenge rules with full-bore .357 magnum, 158 grain PMC ammo. I was STUNNED. First 10,000 Highway Patrolman made 50 years before he was born! He has done so well with it, it reminds me of what I think is a Thunder Ranch saying--beware the man with one old gun! He probably knows how to use it.

But Doug's shooting tips have built his confidence so much he shot 10 or 12 magazines through my Springfield 1911 today too. He normally won't touch--probably sounds funny to most but a 1911 is a big switch to one use to his sweet old Smith's--17, 28, 29 (with .44 Special). Moving slide, safeties, flying empties, etc. But he had a blast with with the big .45 too.

Doug has done an invaluable service to my boy and me, and I think to us all who have done the challenge. Frankly, I have no worry that my son could defend himself if he had to with his 28.

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