First shotgun

[SurfNHuntSD]

My daughter's 7th bday is coming up and I'm looking to buy her a shotgun -- her first real firearm. She's practiced with her Red Ryder for years and has shot my .17HMR before but it's time for the real thing. Any recommendations? No single shots.. don't know her LOP but can measure.

 

[Hunter527]

I shot two different mossberg 500s when I started when I was 12. First a 410 then a 20 gauge. Only used them for a few seasons but I didn’t have any problems with them. Only hunted doves with them, I thought the safety on top was convenient.

 

[ilovesprig]

Jason,

I like the synthetic, 20 gauge, youth 870's...Light, short, and solid.

ps...I have one, if you'd like to try it out.

 

[SurfNHuntSD]

Awesome.. may have to take you up on that Steve.

 

[MAG 1]

Remington shot the youth mossberg 500,in 20 gauge, good solid little gun

 

[Designed2Hunt]

Pumps and OU have significantly more recoil than a semi auto. Depending on the guage and loads she is shooting and her sensitivity to recoil it may be something to consider. You don't want her to develop a flinch.

 

[Designed2Hunt]

Look at a Remington V3 compact or a Tristar Viper G2 Youth shotgun, POINTER DELUXE YOUTH

 

[ilovesprig]

Awesome.. may have to take you up on that Steve.

Jason,

If you like, I can bring it to our next meeting.

 

[barretwm]

Mine was Rem 1100 youth addition. 20 in barrel chokes. Pretty sure 2 3/4 only 20ga. Last her until she is 16-18

 

[MJB]

O/U safe and teaches them each pull of the trigger counts!

 

[TRICER]

My recommendation especially for a little girl is go semi auto. Also don’t rush her into a shotgun. Once they get recoil shy it takes years to get rid of the flinch.

 

[SurfNHuntSD]

Jason,

If you like, I can bring it to our next meeting.

Thanks Steve, I'll let you know if I can make it first then may bring her along with me to check it out.