Bolt action is perfect, shotguns are good too, crossbows, there are high powered air guns that can rival a .38 or a .45. The type of gun isn't that important, the most important thing is the finger, the finger must be able to pull the trigger. That part is really in short supply. A good trigger puller could easily find himself with a better weapon in a matter of minutes. What's the point of a weapon that doesn't fire? Nada, you don't need it.