Buying advice for a 20 gauge

[Army Vet]

I need some advice regarding buying a 20 gauge shotgun for my son. He is almost 10 and is experienced with a pistol and rifle. He has been watching the skeet and trap shooters at our gun club and is interested as well. I thought a 20 gauge would be appropriate but thats as far as I can get without advice. I do not want a gun he will out grow quickly however it cannot weigh so much that he cannot hold and track with it over time. I would appreciate any advice and thoughts you all may have.
Thanks in advance.

[.300 Weatherby Mag]

Remington 870 Youth Express 20 Gauge..

You can adapt it as he gets older... When he outgrows the stock you can bold on an adult buttstock and get a longer barrel for it..

or

Benelli Montefeltro 20 gauge combo..

http://www.benelliusa.com/zoom.php?z=silo_4000_monte_20_walnut_combo_field.jpg

[mjsweims]

Remington 11-87 w/26" barrel or an 1100. You will probably have to have the stock shortened, but it is a gun you will probably want to borrow. These can often be found used. They are excellent shotguns that last.
I'd stay away from single shots or pumps. My first shotgun (over 50 years ago) was a single shot and I still have the bruises. They are often a bit lighter weight but kick a lot more than semi-autos.
If you want to get into reloading you can get some light 12 and 20 gauge loads that will kick very little.

[ysr_racer]

Rem 1100 20ga youth model. If you live in So Cal, you can try my wife's.

[sargenv]

I looked at a browning Silver in 20 gauge recenly.. it was nice but a bit pricey.. A 20, while it seems to be something for the younger hunter, is not something you really outgrow.. I still have the sg that dad got for me over 30 years ago.. and I still take it hunting/target shooting with me.

[G-Solutions]

My son's 9 and I'm thinking along the same lines.... however my son's not that tall so I'm thinking Rossi single shot youth model for him (Big5 has them occasionally for ~140). If your son is on the tall side, he may be ready for a 20....

Mossberg makes the 500 Bantam in 20 with an appropriately sized LOP and forearm.

If you're in the OC area, PM me - I've got a junior's shooting day scheduled in the near future and I have a Charles Daly 20ga youth pump that might be suitable for your son.

[KandyRedCoi]

would also suggest the .410 tuffy, the 20ga still packs quite a punch

[epkid]

I bought my son a CZ 720. It is a youth model gun but I shot fine with it. My son was ten last year and he used it for dove. It worked great right out of the box. He shot 100 rounds of cheap walmart shell without a hitch. Brand new was $520 out the door.

Chad