GregGil Posted December 21, 2003 Share Posted December 21, 2003 I am considering a 20 ga. Nova Pump for my 9 year old but am concerned about the recoil. Can anyone comment on the recoil of this gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerbG Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 I don't have any experience with the 20 ga. Nova, but the 12 ga. version with 20" barrel has what I would call significant recoil. Even with reduced recoil "tactical loads" recoil is very noticable. At least as important as recoil is the fit of the Nova for a 9 year old. Unless Benelli is marketing a model specifically for younger shooters, a Nova is going to be too large for a youngster. Length of pull and overall dimensions are definately adult-sized. Since the Nova has a pull off recoil pad and hollow stock, I don't know how difficult it would be to reduce the length of pull to accommate a child. It would be almost impossible to add any length back to the stock as the youngster got older. The butt stock is not removable/replacable like a traditional stock since it is an integal part of the frame and receiver. My suggestion is to find a dealer who stocks the Nova and let your son try it for fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drundel Posted December 22, 2003 Share Posted December 22, 2003 Too much gun for a nine year old. Not only will the recoil be more then he can handle but its a big gun. Look at a ladies or youth model or the 391, its a kitten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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