Posted on 09/03/2005 4:45:47 PM PDT by VastRWCon
First shotgun purchase need some freeper help.
LOL I'll keep that in mind!!!
Yea I am leaning toward the semi-auto 1100 thanks for the advice. My daughter is well built for ballet so the less recoil the better to get her hooked on shooting.
If you are going to use this rifle for home defense, you will want two things: 1) tritium sights (the sights glow in the dark due to the tritium isotope in them-- you don't have to "charge them up" with light), and 2) a light for target ID.
Without those two items, your shotgun is not going to be very useful at night.
You'll want something that is easily accessorized and has plentiful spare parts. IMHO, a Remington shotgun is #1 in both categories.
You probably want a shortned stock (sometimes called a youth stock) because the standard stocks are quite long.
For a light, go with a Surefire (they are the only manufacturer I would trust to make a light for a shotgun) that has a disable switch so that you can avoid accidental light discharges.
In closing, I'd recommend you consider the following (I don't have this one, but will probably purchase one next year):
Wilson Combat Standard Model #SSTD-AS
If you scroll down on that website, it's the second one from the top. It has a light, a tritium front sight, and shortened stock. But it's pricey... about $1165.
I used to hunt with a guy who's wife complained how her 20 gauge kicked. He tried it, and it kicked more than his 12. It turned out it was one of the light 20's, so less mass to absorb recoil. Something to consider.
In an auto, the 1100 is good.
What do you plan to do with it?
I went out for early dove season this morning...took the limit. :)
on the 1100 model.... I see remington has many different versions of the 1100, Classic, field, etc... whats the difference in them?
go to the range and shoot, teach my daughter how to shoot, probably no hunting, to busy fishing. I am prior military and have been feeling the need to pull on a trigger again... LOL
LOL...In it's basic out of the box new condition it is a very well made shotgun and needs no extended mags or other tweeks as it has it all as sold. Very good one purchase to peek at if ya have time !
http://www.remington.com/NR/exeres/0000169arnfegvfaieeznzvo/RemArms+Rich+Product.asp?NRMODE=Published&NRORIGINALURL=%2ffirearms%2fshotguns%2f870mrmag%2ehtm&NRNODEGUID=%7bE56F9FE4-BDEB-47D1-BE86-106EE7CD2A2E%7d&NRQUERYTERMINATOR=1&cookie%5Ftest=1
Remember also that the MSRP listed is about 200$ more than what it can be found for if ya shop carefully....
Good luck on yer purchase....
http://www.spartangunworks.com/spr310_field.htm
I'm shooting one of these now. It's under $500, comes with 4 different choke tubes and you can buy more, shoots nice, isn't too heavy, absorbs recoil well, and it's built like a tank. The wood is nice, and the wood/metal fit is good, too. It's made by Baikal in Russia and is imported by EAA. I like it a lot, so far.
"Big 5" sporting goods carries it, they have stores in a lot of places. Don't get the Turk Khan which is a little cheaper, and real nose-heavy.
I'm a righty but I'm left eye dominant, so I had to get the stock bent to straight by a gunsmith since I shoot shotgun lefty. I'm not sure if they are all cast to the right, or just mine.
For skeet, buy 1 oz loads. 1 1/4 oz of lead kicks a little more, and isn't more likely to break clays.
Also don't shy away from lessons from a NSCA certified instructor, for your daughter either. I shot OK before, but after a few lessons from a good instructor, my shooting improved a huge amount.
I like my Ithaca Model 37 pump - smoothest action of any pumpgun I've ever used
Ditto on the 870. It's a classic smokepole -- simple, rugged, useful. If you want even cheaper, go with a break-barrel. You could probably get a beater for under $50. Single-shot. Won't be much use in an assault. But if you want home protection, you're probably not going to need (or get) much more than one shot anyway.
I prefer the placement of the safety on the Mossberg over the Remington, but that's strictly a personal preference.
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I have no idea. I'm guessing price tag, however. lol
Not for a novice. Under pressure there is a major problem with short stroking the action and causing a double feed jam. It will also kick more, or at least there will be the perception of greater recoil. If home defense is the object nothing beats a semi auto Benelli Super 90 with extended tube. IF you can find the original M121 which preceded it, it will have beautiful wood furniture and you can put a riot length and choked barrel on it. That's what I have. Mine has ghost rings, sling and has been proported. I got it for about $400 at a gun show, used. There are different barrels available IIRC so it can be converted to other uses. The weapon is recoil operated and as that big block of steel goes into motion it absorbs the recoil, so it feels like a gentle push. I can empty the eight round tube before the first hull hits the ground and I'll stay on target.
Check it out.......but I've been told that Benelli has committed production to the U.S. Marine Corps for most of this year....
http://www.benelliusa.com/firearms/m4.tpl
Semper Fi
---Does the 1100 have less recoil then the 870? Also, 20 gauge would be more appropriate for a 12 year old than a 12 or 16 gauge?---
The 1100 has less recoil than the 870 and is more suitable for clay targets. A lot of people get 20 gauge shotguns for young shooters, but you can get light loads for the 12 gauge that are comparable. I've got a 28 gauge Remington 1100 that's like shooting a BB gun, but the cost of shells is very high. I just like 28 gauge. :^)
12 gauge auto is the way to go.
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