metal - no, I'm only 5'9" (weight I'm not saying). But I did pattern it last night at 20 - 35 yds in 5 yd increments and with Win Supreme 3" #5s I still got 8 pellets in the turkey vitals. Although with the second shot with the short stock, I learned to roll my thumb over the opposite side of the pistol grip so it wouldn't catch me in the nose.
Hopefully this little gun won't be wore out by the time the grnadson is ready to use it.