Vietnam vet 3 tours disabled former officer of Marines. Like anything that goes bang. My first moloader was a numerich arms Kentucky kit I built in the early 70's. it is a fifty. Still got it it shoots pretty good. Next I built a hawken type fifty. Then a few years ago I bought a great plains 54. I still have all three. Glad I found the fire really feels cozy. Looking to learn all a 66 yr old grandpa can. LOL. Keep yer powder dry. Bill