What kind o shotgun would u suggest for me a 12 gage no matter what

Question

I'm 13 turning 14 want my first shotgun and want to know what you would suggest for me to ask for I'm pretty sure i want a Remington 870 express that is what my dad has and what i'm boroing from a friend when i go and really want my own that is all i want for my b-day thanks for your help

Answer 1

I would recommend a good quality over under 12 gauge.  

With a semi-auto or pump you would be concerned about cycling the gun for the next shot,  detracting from the quality of your first (or second) shot.   You could also run a foul of the limit on the number of shells in the gun.  With a double barrel/over under you will never have that problem.  

Over unders and double barrels have class,  vs a cheap auto or pump.   An over under has an easier sight picture for a new shooter....Two barrels could cause some confusion.  

Lastly,  with a new shooter,  those around you may have a real concern about you shooting them....With a over under,  you can break the action open so it is very clear,  even at a distance that your gun is NOT ready to shoot.    Something you can not do with an auto or pump.

Answer 2

I would recommend a 870 Express Super Magnum.   You mentioned geese.  This allows you to shoot 3 1/2" shells.   I personally prefer the 870 over a Mossberg 500.  I have owned several of both including the Super Magnum, and like the smooth action of the 870.

Answer 3

I would actually recommend a Mossberg over the Remington.  For two reasons:  One, the Mossberg's safety is much easier to reach while maintaining a firing grip;  Two, the slide release is also much easier to reach while maintaining a firing grip.

In terms of price and reliability, there is no major difference between the two manufacturers.  Find a gun shop where you can try out a Mossberg, you'll see what I mean about the controls.

Answer 4

Remington 870 Express 20 gauge.....

Remington Express 870 Youth model...

http://www.remington.com/products/firear...

For Turkey....

http://www.remington.com/products/firear...

If your already familiar with this shotgun then it would be an excellent choice.....

Answer 5

Get the 870. If you are already using one it will be better than trying to learn a new gun. I got one for my 14th birthday (before they had youth models) and had no problem handling it. Very dependable in the field.