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Hey guys,
Looking for a 410 semi auto for my boy to learn with.

Anyone have experience with either a Mossberg, Canuck, or tristar?

Or does anyone have another recommendation? Also availability, having trouble tracking one down. Thanks
 
I don't have any experience with any of these guns you mention so I can't recomend them, however, and I hesitate to say this but are you really sure you want a semi for your boy to learn on? Two thoughts come to mind, the first is that you want a new shooter to concentrate on making the first shot count and not depend on a follow up shot. Two, a semi often has a loaded round in the chamber after it's been fired once and this has the potential to be very dangerous with a new shooter. A common phenomenon is for a new shooter to hit the target they are shooting at and in a moment of joy, swing around and point a loaded gun at you with their finger on the trigger! You could make a policy to only ever load one round in the gun but stuff happens and an acident has tragic consequences. Personally I'd recommend either a single shot or a pump where the action has to be deliberatly manipulated. Just my thoughts and worth what you paid for it.
 
You didn’t say hunting or clay. A Savage 24 or a clone, double barrel 22 rimfire over a 410. Break action with an external hammer is a good learning gun
 
Thanks for reply’s.
Mostly clay shooting to begin with.
I have thought of the same concerns as well. Was thinking that the one shell only policy would be how to start him off. We have been teaching him gun safety for awhile now with his pellet gun, just ready to move up a bit and hope that he enjoys clay shooting as much as I do.
A single shot break action may be the best option to begin with. Thanks again.
 
I can't hit much with a 410, which is why I never recommend them. I started my kids (young) on an 870 20ga and they're all good shotgunners today. Obviously, the amount of lead down range with a 20 is better, but with the cost of 410 too...I'm not sure I'd be keen on buying enough of it to get myself decent at shooting the stuff.

Only 410 semi I've shot was an old Remington 11-48, so can't comment on the models you're asking about.
 
Falconflyer said:
I don't have any experience with any of these guns you mention so I can't recomend them, however, and I hesitate to say this but are you really sure you want a semi for your boy to learn on? Two thoughts come to mind, the first is that you want a new shooter to concentrate on making the first shot count and not depend on a follow up shot. Two, a semi often has a loaded round in the chamber after it's been fired once and this has the potential to be very dangerous with a new shooter. A common phenomenon is for a new shooter to hit the target they are shooting at and in a moment of joy, swing around and point a loaded gun at you with their finger on the trigger! You could make a policy to only ever load one round in the gun but stuff happens and an acident has tragic consequences. Personally I'd recommend either a single shot or a pump where the action has to be deliberatly manipulated. Just my thoughts and worth what you paid for it.
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Berezy said:
Thanks for reply’s.
Mostly clay shooting to begin with.
I have thought of the same concerns as well. Was thinking that the one shell only policy would be how to start him off. We have been teaching him gun safety for awhile now with his pellet gun, just ready to move up a bit and hope that he enjoys clay shooting as much as I do.
A single shot break action may be the best option to begin with. Thanks again.
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I think a 410 break would be perfect for your son at this stage. If you get one with an ejector you can load pretty quick so they don't slow you down that much when hunting. They are lighter so easy to carry when you guys go for a long hike. IMHO I think starting with a single will make him better shot and as mentioned safer for a new shooter. You can always get him a pump or semi down the road and sell the single.
 
I would maybe look into a 28 gauge semi with light loads. I used a 410 single shot when I was around 12 and I could never hit a rabbit with it. When I stepped up to the 28 gauge things changed and got more fun!
 
Falconflyer said:
I don't have any experience with any of these guns you mention so I can't recomend them, however, and I hesitate to say this but are you really sure you want a semi for your boy to learn on? Two thoughts come to mind, the first is that you want a new shooter to concentrate on making the first shot count and not depend on a follow up shot. Two, a semi often has a loaded round in the chamber after it's been fired once and this has the potential to be very dangerous with a new shooter. A common phenomenon is for a new shooter to hit the target they are shooting at and in a moment of joy, swing around and point a loaded gun at you with their finger on the trigger! You could make a policy to only ever load one round in the gun but stuff happens and an acident has tragic consequences. Personally I'd recommend either a single shot or a pump where the action has to be deliberatly manipulated. Just my thoughts and worth what you paid for it.
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One of the reasons why I sold my 20ga semi...

David
 
Yeah, the 410 is easy for kids to hold and fire, but very hard for them to hit a moving target. A 20 gauge semi in a Youth/Ladies size is ideal.
 
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