bonoiam Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 I want to get my son a gun to start shooting trap, sporting clay and quail. I was wondering what would be the best type to get, a semi, pump or a OU. Looking for a well rounded gun for several years. Thanks for your advise I have really learned a lot from the forum since buying my M2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Paul, AKA Bono? First and foremost ask your sone which he'd prefer. A pumper always makes a good first gun. Kind of like a learning to drive on a stick shift. The pump offers a measure of safety by controlling when the next round is chambered, and it helps to understand the mechanics of the weapon as well. That said, there's nothing quite like a quality O/U for sense of tradition. Of course, most youngsters are less concerned with tradition and more interested in the latest/greatest. So, in that respect, the Cordoba, Montefeltro, or that new M2 20 ga. may be of interest? Things you didn't disclose: Budget Height/Weight of son Gauge Preference [ 03-09-2006, 01:15 PM: Message edited by: tucker301 ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch-M Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Another question ... has he had any experience with a gun with substantial recoil? If not, you may want to consider a 20ga, gas operated semi-automatic. Enough gun to grow with, yet soft shooting enough not to beat the kid up and make it an unpleasant experience. Capable of taking just about any game; as long as it's within range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOFOWLER Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 Hard to beat a youth 870 20 ga. We sell them for $250 but you can find them cheaper. They have tubes and are reliable and tough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonoiam Posted March 9, 2006 Author Share Posted March 9, 2006 Thanks for the reply's. He has no experience, I was going to use this as an introduction. I was planning on going with a 20ga. The type is was I was curious about. I like the pump for saftey reasons but it would be hard for double clays. The youth 870 20 ga. is that a Remington? Thanks again for all the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker301 Posted March 9, 2006 Share Posted March 9, 2006 870 is a Remington pump. I had an 870 for years. When I was in my early twenties, I bet a buddy that I could shoot three as quickly as he could with his 1100 (semi-auto). $5.00 bought a lot of gas back then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garren Posted March 10, 2006 Share Posted March 10, 2006 [ 03-22-2006, 10:22 AM: Message edited by: garren ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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