upcoming shoulder surgery

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So I messed up my shoulder pretty good in January. Damaged ball and cup, 3 partially torn rotator cuff muscles and 2 detached ligaments. Surgery is hopefully in the next 2 months (still waiting). I'm looking for recommendations for the softest shooting 3.5" semi that is under $1600. It must be able to do all game. From ducks, coyotes, geese, deer, turkeys and the odd clay pigeon. Multi barrel or all chokes included for the price. What should I start looking at?
Thanks in advance.
-J
 
2.75" and 3" guns will do all of the above. The beretta kick off system knocks felt recoil down considerably if you can get used to the bounce. I can not so my a400 is without the kickoff.
Used or demo beretta a400s are often in your range

Rem 1100 in 2.75" is still a soft shooting gun often over looked. I still use mine for ducks and geese. Its much softer shooting then my beretta a303 and on par with my a400 xplor
If you want a 3.5" capability youre going to have to sacrifice something. Often the ability to cycle soft target loads. The other disadvantage is the long reciever which puts your arms futher out to swing it. I know for a fact you will appricate a shorter gun with the balance of the weight between the hands when you have shoulder issues. I suffer from a mangled left shoulder and shorter guns are always better for me and wear less on my shoulder. Thw a400 is light and swings smooth and im learning to do ok with mine but my 1100 allows much faster shooting
 
Not a fan but some love them
Of them all in 12ga even the 400 with kick off the

Remington Versa Max

You look for weight. Next the old browning gold or winchester x2

Cheers
 
Had shoulder replacement surgery. The rehab is very complicated and a long haul. Make sure you listen to your physiotherapist and don't be an idiot. It takes a long time to make things right. I couldn't hit the ocean once I started shooting again.
 
I seem to be missing something here. I can understand a person looking for the softest shooting gun they can find to start shooting while recovering from shoulder surgery but why specify 3.5 inch? This is the hardest kicking 12 gauge ammo and seems like exactly the opposite that would be required, not to mention not being necessary for any of the shooting mentioned. The only possible advantage that I can see to the 3.3" gun might be the increased weight but that would be a disadvantage when first getting back shooting. And I can confirm - every shot jars you and hurts for the first few months after you are cleared by your doctor to shoot.
 
When i broke my collorbone (required surgery) I basically couldn't shoot for a year. I tried shooting southpaw but that was difficult. If I were you I would worry about healing and recovery before looking where to spend 1600. If you buy a brand new shotgun like that is it going to be much better then whatever you currently have?

Not trying to be a downer just trying to be realistic.
 
I'm doing knee recovery now.. And don't plan any trips..
Bear down for the long haul..you'll have I think good days and not so good
Then you might plateau for awhile
I'm 13 weeks 5 days post surgery
 
Reason I say 3.5 inch is so my 6 foot 16 yr old son can use it until I heal. He's just getting into goose and duck hunting and I'm trying to help him along as I get better. I'll be driving the boat and doing the calling. All I own are pumps. I have 2 20ga, several 3in and a 3.5in 870. He'll be using a semi for the first time. As he gets older all my stuff will be going to my son and daughter anyway. I got the time to heal and the money is still good. So, again I ask, what is the softest shooting semi out there that can handle 3.5 inch shells? I have zero experience with semi 12 gauges. Thanks in advance.
 
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Cannot stress enough that you do not rush things. Do only what your medical professional clears you for. Guessing a sling for maybe 6-8 weeks, which means spaghetti arm. My shoulder was a full year, but they do cut muscle in that procedure which may be something you do not have to deal with. Had my elbow replaced Jan. 3rd which is my fifth replacement so please listen to experience. Good luck and time for that 6 foot boy to pack the heavy end for a while.
 
Ouch. Shoulders injuries are not fun. Blew my left shoulder out in 2006 and it wasn't fully functional until 2009. Then I blew out my right shoulder in May and its still giving me some grief. Couldn't shoot with the injury on either arm, but recoil from any sort of gun was painful with this recent injury....partly from the torn rotator cuff and partly to the unknown fracture in my humerus. As mentioned by others, shooting well is difficult when the shoulder hasn't healed and can make things worse.

If you must shoot, a gas operated semi would be your best bet. Good luck
 
thebuckhunter said:
Reason I say 3.5 inch is so my 6 foot 16 yr old son can use it until I heal. He's just getting into goose and duck hunting and I'm trying to help him along as I get better. I'll be driving the boat and doing the calling. All I own are pumps. I have 2 20ga, several 3in and a 3.5in 870. He'll be using a semi for the first time. As he gets older all my stuff will be going to my son and daughter anyway. I got the time to heal and the money is still good. So, again I ask, what is the softest shooting semi out there that can handle 3.5 inch shells? I have zero experience with semi 12 gauges. Thanks in advance.
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Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus with KO.

https://www.beretta.com/en-us/shotguns/a400-xtreme-plus-series/
 
The surgery to repair rotator cuff tears is nowadays much less invasive than when I had mine 40 years ago. I would hold off buying anything new, unless you really want something new, because I suspect that you might heal much quickly than you think... Laparoscopic surgery has really been a game changer. Good luck!
 
Read & understood your rationale...

but when I read your OP I thought "Jesus, does this guy want to completely rip his arm off?"

I mangled my shoulder a couple years ago... stupidly went early season (i.e. light clothing) duck/goose hunting with my Baikal SxS 3" Which I can assure you is NOT the lightest recoiling shotgun I own. After the first goose flew over and I blazed away, I realised I had made a serious mistake. Put a heavy jacket on and switched to 2 3/4" loads for the rest of that hunt... and spent most of the rest of the season hunting upland birds with my 28 gauge! All good now...
 
Hey best of luck with the surgery and the recovery. My go to soft shooting auto is a Remington versa max. I have yet to find a better shooting gun with less recoil. I hope this helps out with your search of a new shot gun.
 
Wawanosh said:
Hey best of luck with the surgery and the recovery. My go to soft shooting auto is a Remington versa max. I have yet to find a better shooting gun with less recoil. I hope this helps out with your search of a new shot gun.
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Yep it was versa max that was the softest shooter when they tested them all and I only owned one for a year but agree 100% and own examples of the rest to compare even the 10ga's
Cheers
 
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