I’ll hijack the thread a little and ask what you would recommend for a shotgun for someone getting into sporting clays? Not $10k for a finely engraved Beretta.
Believe it or not, I recommend a pump gun like a Mossberg 500 with a 28” barrel as a first shotgun.
1. It’s inexpensive, so if you decide you don’t like the game you’re not out a great deal of money. Plus it can do everything. Stick a shorter barrel on it and leave it in the closet for uninvited guests.
2. It requires a separate action (pumping) to fire a second shot. This forces the new shooter to be more deliberate in their actions.
3. It’s reliable and not picky about ammo (especially important these days when some types are scarce).
4. Gun fit is VERY important for shotgunning in general and clay shooting in particular, and an inexpensive gun will allow you to learn what fits and how you want a gun to feel without making a $2-3K mistake. You’ll have a much better idea of what you want in your next gun.
I wrote up a short article for people starting out. FReepmail me an email address and I’ll be glad to send it to you.
If you have gun shops nearby that buy and sell, shop them for a used sporting clay shotgun. Do so understanding that like used cars, used guns frequently have a high markup - so don't be afraid to offer less than the asking price.