shotgun edjumication!

This is like saying "I want to try golf, so what club should I buy? and can I use the same club for baseball and hockey?" Mr. Friendly, please don't be offended by my comment, but really!
My advice is, hook up with a knowledgeable person who shoots clays and hunts, give clays a try, borrow some guns, (most shooters will bend over backwards to help you) get a hunting licence (if you dont have one now) and see what other guys are using...then make an informed decision based on what YOU intend to do with the gun. The REMINGTON 870 and its clones are probably the most common and versitile gun out there and it was my first shotgun too...but I warn you, if you get into shooting, you will end up with MANY shotguns. Personally, dont waste your money on a tactical shotgun...they look cool and all that, but you will grow out of it...
 
Do some searches here under Hunting, looking for ducks, geese, grouse & shotgun, as there is already tons of text on the subject. It'll cover game, gauge, shot size, distance, decoys, etc. Look under the Trap & Skeet section and you'll find an equal amount of info on what to do, shoot, etc.
 
I've got a couple of 870's; a Marine Magnum and an 870 Super Mag Express combo.

The fit and finish of the Marine Magnum is better than on the Express. Some people say that the Expresses are prone to rust, but I've always been careful about my preventative maintenance and have never had that problem; a little oil keeps the doctor away.

The Express is my main meat gun. My only complaint is that recoil with the slug barrel is a little stout. The Marine Magnum is more of a range blaster and zombie/bunny gun, and is one of my two favourite guns; I've had some ghost ring sights installed on it and might take it out after deer this fall.

Word on the street is that the Norinco and Grizzly 870 clones are actually good bang for the buck.
 
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