Limbsaver/hydraulic buffer for new shooters?

[robodeer]

I was looking over some of the previous threads on recoil pads and hydraulic buffers. limbsavers, decelerators and those hydraulic buffers from Mesa seem to be the most popular. Is there a general consensus on which is most liked by new (non-gun people) shooters? One that might make a pump action less intimidating.

[aippi]

The Mesa LEO stock with hydraulic Buffer with a slip on Limbsaver M-4 pad is as good as it gets. The only way to reduce recoil more then this is to have someone else shoot the gun for you.

However, the best benefit of the above on a fighting shotgun is the reduction of muzzle flip. Since the weapon recoils straight back into the buffer the muzzle is staying down and this allows you faster follow up shots.