First of all, it cracks me up when someone gives specific brands/models of guns they are interested in and others chime in with something totaly different.

Merovingian,welcome to theHuntingNet forums.Both are great choices but are 2 different animals. They both will do the job but will balance and handle differently. I dont know what Citori you are interested in but the Benelli can handle 3 1/2" loads while some Citori's will not. The autoloader will for the most part will have less felt recoil. I would suggest that you go out and try both of these if you have not already. A shotgun should fit you well. Since you admit to being new to the shooting sports I suggest that you go to a localskeet and trap club and askfor some help, most are glad to help, specially getting a gun to fit and possibly help you with eye dominance.

In the end it will come down to personal preference.


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