Hi - I'm a new member and need some help choosing a shotgun.
Here's what I know so far -
1) I don't want a 12 guage (40 rounds left me sore and badly bruised).
2) I am quite sure my small size (and age 64) requires a "youth" model as both a Rem. 870 and a Moss. 500 felt too long. A 20 guage Rem. 870 "youth" I shouldered felt correct.
3) Usage is best described as "occasional fun" - skeet, popcans, pests, a small clay pidgeon launcher, and if need be, home defense.
Here's what I don't know -
1) Never fired a 20g or a 410.
2) Always assumed that Remington was "tried and true", and Mossberg was "very good value". Just read some posts about Rem. Express ejector problems, and also worry if the Moss. aluminum receiver is safe.
3) The pros and cons of a pump vs. an o/u or side-by-side? I usually think simple is better, but it seems that good 2 barrel guns are expensive, and affordable 2 barrel guns are pretty rough. (I had trouble opening a Boito o/u and the gunshop said they refuse to carry the Mossberg o/u).
So there you have it. I am trying to avoid buying the wrong gun, but so far it is quite confusing.
Any sound advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Here's what I know so far -
1) I don't want a 12 guage (40 rounds left me sore and badly bruised).
2) I am quite sure my small size (and age 64) requires a "youth" model as both a Rem. 870 and a Moss. 500 felt too long. A 20 guage Rem. 870 "youth" I shouldered felt correct.
3) Usage is best described as "occasional fun" - skeet, popcans, pests, a small clay pidgeon launcher, and if need be, home defense.
Here's what I don't know -
1) Never fired a 20g or a 410.
2) Always assumed that Remington was "tried and true", and Mossberg was "very good value". Just read some posts about Rem. Express ejector problems, and also worry if the Moss. aluminum receiver is safe.
3) The pros and cons of a pump vs. an o/u or side-by-side? I usually think simple is better, but it seems that good 2 barrel guns are expensive, and affordable 2 barrel guns are pretty rough. (I had trouble opening a Boito o/u and the gunshop said they refuse to carry the Mossberg o/u).
So there you have it. I am trying to avoid buying the wrong gun, but so far it is quite confusing.
Any sound advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.