[buzz_knox]

I'm thinking of getting an 20 gauge double barrelled for my folks and (possibly) for trusted house guests to use. I have my own "social" shotguns but wanted something easier for non-gun nuts to use. I was thinking that a 20 gauge double with internal hammers would be a good idea: the gauge for the reduced recoil with still excellent in-doors social results; the internal hammers to forego problems with cocking; and the double mechanism to provide a safe weapon that can be made ready by the simple act of closing the action.

The next question would be: what is a good quality 20 gauge in the 18/5 to 20 inch range?

Thoughts? Criticisms? Aspersions towards my character?

[TexasRifleman]

I bought one of the $389 Yildiz shotguns at Acadamy at the beginning of dove season, I'm very happy with the gun for hunting, it's been totally reliable.

I'm sure it would work for your purpose, and not break the bank in the process.

[ArmedBear]

Stoeger Coach Gun or Coach Gun Supreme. A Cowboy Action mainstay.

Available with stainless receiver, nickel plating, etc. if you don't want to explain to house guests how not to rust a blue gun.:)

http://www.stoegerindustries.com/firearms/index.tpl

[ojdidit]

Check out Spartan shotguns on the Remington website. They make several lengths of 12 and 20 gauge SxS shotguns for low $. Quality is supposedly decent as well and they offer different finishes. I looked closely at them before I found something similar that was used. As already mentioned, Stoeger has them also.