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[RayPDA]

not sure of her gun preferences or the type of hunting she may do, but:
perhaps the Remington 870 special field or Browning BPS Upland Special...and if you really love your mom, a new Ithaca Model 37 Featherlight:

http://www.ithacagun.com/featherlight_ladies.html

[sirsaechao]

How much does the Ithaca run price range? She wanted a lighter shotgun.

[L84CABO]

Well an 870 would seem to be an obvious choice. Or perhaps something in the Benelli line. They make great autos too. And I know you said pump. But if memory serves, the weight difference between an 870 pump and a Benelli M2 is only about a pound. That can be a big deal, especially to a woman. But it might be worth a look.

Good luck!

[L84CABO]

How much does the Ithaca run price range? She wanted a lighter shotgun.

Case in point, that Ithaca is listed at 6.8 lbs. Seems a little heavy to me for what is supposed to be a "featherlight."

There's a Benelli Super Sport listed on this page at 6.3 lbs. And other guns listed at 7.0 to 7.3 lbs.

http://www.benelliusa.com/supersport-shotgun#specifications-section

Also, M2 Field gun listed at 5.6 all the way up to 7.3 lbs.

http://www.benelliusa.com/m2-field-shotgun

If she wants a pump over a semi auto, then it obviously doesn't matter. But if weight is the only concern, she may have some options.

[Jeffy]

Your best bet is to take her to a gun store so she can see what fits and/or can be fitted.

If the 500 was so trusted then why no 500? They're simple and cheap. Though you should be able to get replacement parts for it. The older ones use a single action bar while the later have two.

I'd also check out Browning, Beretta and Benelli's semi-autos. The Benelli can be very light.

[OneFunGuy]

If the Marines can't break a Mossy, how in the hell did your mom break one?

[bigbearbear]

Hello, does your mum dislike semi-autos because she tried yours and found it too heavy? I think this might be because she has only tried gas operated semi-autos, these type of shotguns have a rather thick forearm, and coupled with the hefty 8lbs of your 11-87, can be a little too much for smaller stature people.

Try the Benelli lines with Inertia System (not the M4 which is also gas operated). These type of autos have very slender forearm grip, nice if your hands are not very big. Except for the pump action part, the best fit for your mum is the Benelli Ulta Light (http://www.benelliusa.com/ultra-light-shotgun). Wood stock and forearm, 6lbs for the 24" barrel 12gauge version, and only 5.2lbs for the 24" 20guage version. Pretty crazy light for a semi-auto.

[bigbearbear]

If the Marines can't break a Mossy, how in the hell did your mom break one?

Because his mom is way tougher than the Marines?

[sirsaechao]

I didn't even think about the weight of the gas operated vs non. Thanks.

[sirsaechao]

My mom for some reason wants Winchester. Anyone tried or have any thoughts on the SXP line? Inertia pump? I am afraid she won't like it cause she is used to the 500. Change can be good but with a lot of use I am sure she can get the hang of it.

[midlife]

Id take her shopping. Let her at least hold the guns. If not shoot them.

A mom who shoots shotgun is even cooler than a wife who does!

[Black Majik]

My mom for some reason wants Winchester. Anyone tried or have any thoughts on the SXP line? Inertia pump? I am afraid she won't like it cause she is used to the 500. Change can be good but with a lot of use I am sure she can get the hang of it.

See if you can find a Winchester 1300. Alloy receiver so it'll be similar in weight to the Mossberg 500 she had.

[Tanner68]

Tell us more about the Mossberg. What part is worn out?

[trapperjohn]

Come on folks - light weight, pump, excellent quality, affordable, excellent reviews, a frame that should be comfortable for any mom, and backed by stellar customer care: Weatherby PA-08.