Which 20 ga. semi-auto??

[Picasso2]

Hello all,

I am a newbie just getting back into the shooting thing after a couple of decades.

So I ask honey if she wants to join me & try skeet shooting and she says, "hell yes".

I'm thinking the best weapon for her would be a 20 ga. semi-auto, mostly to absorb some of the recoil, make her more comfortable, a tad easier to operate.

Would you gentlemen or ladies care to suggest a particular weapon to look for, either new or used, let's say under a 1000 dollars (gulp).

Strictly a skeet/trap/clay gun.

Thank you in advance,
Picasso

[Thefeeder]

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Welcome!

The best thing you can do to find the right shotgun is to try different ones before you buy.

A bad fitting 20ga will kick and hurt worse than a good fitting 12ga.

My better half went through 4 shotguns before she settled on the one.

The second best thing to do is take one lesson from the local range coach....he/she will best see if a gun fits.

[bjl333]

Strictly a skeet/trap/clay gun.

We'll see how she'll react to different guns first. See you on 10/3.

[mjsweims]

We'll see how she'll react to different guns first. See you on 10/3.

You've got a great opportunity to learn some basics and try some different guns. Make the most of it. Wish I was in the area.
1000 will easily buy a good semiauto. Even if you buy one like an 1100 or 11-87 that is not set up for trap or skeet you can take the difference and get a trap or skeet barrel.

[John Browning]

Remington 1100 or 11-87. I love mine.

[Newshooter]

Beretta RL3901 target. Gun is made specifically for smaller shooters (female and young shooters).

[darkjedi351]

remington 1100 LW

[five.five-six]

My better half went through 4 shotguns before she settled on the one.

Riiiiiiiight..... shure she did

[Thefeeder]

Yeeeeeea she did

[BigDogatPlay]

Yeeeeeea she did

I believe it.... serious shooters, and those who want to be serious, will do that. I've yet to find the complete nexus of size, weight and fit in a clays gun that my wife will roll with.

[mjsweims]

Check the Greg Martin auction site Lot #61. **Remington Model 1100 LT-20 Semi-automatic Shotgun. The online auction is next week.

[Picasso2]

I want to thank everyone who posted, lots of good ideas expressed here.
I appreciate the input and will follow up on your suggestions.

I did visit the Remington website, very impressive selection of autos available in various gauges and configurations.

I'm thinking I might like one of those for myself, but which one???

For now, I'm off to pick up some shells for our lesson.

Picasso

[sargenv]

I'd always liked the Browning Gold, but the 20's seem to be as rare as hen's teeth...