You neglected to state a preference ,Pump ? OU ? Semiauto ? . IF YOU are willing to change the stock as he grows ,step up the quality of the shotgun ,as it would hardly be worth that expense later ;on a lessor shotgun .
Age of You son would also be useful ?. Semi Autos are Recoil friendly ,which makes a HUGE difference starting out .
Hi. Sorry, I left out some of that information. He is 11. I'd prefer pump action. I am willing to change the stock as he grows, as it seems pretty inexpensive. Thanks
My son and daughters have both shot their mother's micro midas browning silver. should be able to buy a second factor stock. very easy on the shoulder with factor loads. even better with 3/4 oz reloads. hope this helps
Don't overlook the newly released Beretta A300 Ultima...can be had in 12 or 20 gauge...has many of the features you are looking for in a starter gun for your son...and it is a lot of gun for $750...highly recommended.
Pumps are not recoil friendly and neither is very lightweight. If this is for hunting where it will be carried a lot and shot a little, the lightweight factor means more. If, however, it is more shooting a lot and walking a little, as in clays or dove, then something on the lines of a Remington 1100 (used) would be a good choice.
Semi Autos are Recoil friendly ,which makes a HUGE difference starting out . However the Man asked for Pump advice .
Nothing mentioned about used units ,that I read anyway . Personally I'd opt for a semi auto used ,especially if it's going to be used hunting because hunting shells AREN'T Target shells . Ask My Buddy who borrowed MY BDL3 and went Duck hunting with 1 5/8 ounce loads ,by the #6 or 7 Th. shot it looked as if he was gonna pass out
I picked up a used CZ 720 ALS a couple of years ago for under 300 comes with an adjustable ATI stock as my grandkids grew they just pushed a button and increased the stock length. I just gave two grand-kids who are now 17 and 18 two other twenty gauges I had for Christmas, one got a nice 1974 Citori in 20 gauge and the other one got a nice Franchi Affinity 3 in 20 gauge. That CZ went to another grandson who really liked the way it fit him stock fully out.
I remember when I first went upland hunting and was 16 yrs old. I was loaned a 20 Ga. bolt action. Got my first Pheasant with it. Never forget.
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