Recommendations on 1st shotgun

[meh92]

There's nothing wrong with a good used 870 Wingmaster. With a Rem-Choke barrel (26" or 28" would be my suggestion) it should cover just about anything you'd want to do with a shotgun.

If you're on a budget and want an O/U, you might want to look for a used SKB. They are built like tanks and any decent shotgun-smith can service them if there's a problem.

Whatever you buy, make sure it has interchangeable choke tubes. That will give you the versatility you need.

 

[Mr Kablammo]

I think the intuition for the O/U is correct. If you get pump you will not go wrong with the 870, 1300, BPS, W'by, Ithica, or Nova. To me the Nova is overly bulky. Buy new for a pump. For a right~priced O/U try CDNN for a CZ, Weatherby, Winchester, Charles Daly, and other brands. With patience you can find 'used in new condition' Browning, Berretta, Ruger, SKB, Ruger, Winchester, Franchi, or Weatherby. Try Jaqua's online too.

 

[txhoghunter]

Get yourself an 870, 28" barrel, and 3" chamber

 

[OldCavSoldier]

Remington 870 Wingmaster if you can afford it, Express if you cannot. 12 ga 26-inch barrel. I own three one wingmaster and two expresses. can't beat them!!

 

[Irish Bird Dog]

If you're gunna hunt DUCKS or GEESE then you want at least a 28" bbl!