Why Is Finding a Shotty Such A PITA?

[Swami]

The gas operated semi autos produce less recoil, and 20 gauge shotguns tend to be lighter than 12 gauges

Any luck finding one yet? My neighbor has been trying to find one for his grandson.

 

[Ranger Dave]

I would never start a new shooter wit a 410, many don't hit anything, get frustrated, and lose interest. A 20 gauge semi auto is a far better choice.

100% agree. When I take new shooters out I let them shoot a Browning Silver 20 gauge. No kick. Tosses lots of lead. They have a hope of hitting a clay.

 

[Snowdingo]

A cheap Turkish single shot 20 g is what I went with a few years ago for my boys. It works surprisingly well. Easy to point, acceptable recoil with target loads.

I figure once they're ready to move on to bigger and better I'll have gotten my money out of it.