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Buy a used good gun, Beretta Browning or whatever... something that will last and is worth fixing with new springs if you ever need to. Then make it fit with an adjustable comb which is reasonable to do to a quality gun. Your not going to find a perfect fit unless you have the patience to pick up every gun. Browning and Berettas fit pretty good out of the box but can be better.
If it's a good gun it will hold its value if you upgrade or get bored.
Just get something nice the first time around. I bought a Win 91, then a Win Supreme both low end and was very disappointed. Then picked up an older Beretta in near perfect condition had an adjustable comb and butplate fitted after a year. Works perfectly and didn't break the bank.
 
Please please stay away from Stoeger O/U's. I had a competition condor and had nothing but problems/defects. I ended up losing my shirt for dealing a lemon of a shotgun. Although, it gave me peace of mind that dealing with a dealer, it would be repaired properly before going onto the next person.

Just my experience
 
Buy what you can afford, and start trap shooting. Buying a good used gun is good advice, and a great way to start. Your experience hitting clays will take you to what works best for you.
 
Buy what you can afford, and start trap shooting. Buying a good used gun is good advice, and a great way to start. Your experience hitting clays will take you to what works best for you.
 
stubblejumper said:
Running a skeet field, I have noticed that over half of the shooter's have zero clue about drop at comb or cast, and many shoot guns that don't fit them,many people buy a shotgun based on price, looks or brand recognition.
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I have the most basic understanding of those features. We tried a bunch of different guns and ended up buying the one that came up to the shoulder best for the wife and I. I'm a leftie and she's a righty so we had to make some compromise.
 
If your just wanting to shoot skeet/ upland birds, then a higher quality gun might be aquired for a very reasonable price. As soon as the chokes are fixed and its sporting shorter barrels its price drops drastically. Look around and make sure it fits you. Seek help from someone at a gun club. Choose wisely however!!
 
I'm not going to suggest a gun, but perhaps your only stated characteristic of longevity is not that relevant. This is almost certainly not your forever or even long term gun. Just buy something that feels good in your shoulder and a bunch of ammo. I'd suggest that once you have 1000 rounds through it, you'll have a much better idea what you want and need. This forum is a really good start and the advice is great, but consider resale prospects - 'cause you will soon be moving on to something different.
 
To add, I know a few guys at the club that shoot the Canuck shotguns. Its a 2 barrel set, one is a double over under and the other is a single trap barrel with adjustable rib. They are a good low cost option with a lot of adjustment.
 
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