I have a couple of Rossi matched pair single shot guns. I have the 12 gauge - .223 combo and the 20 gauge - .243 combo and both shoot very well for what they cost. The open sights that they come with are pretty cheap and junky, but will get you by till you can afford a scope for them. The sights on the shotgun are pretty good and work very well. My son was able to hit 20 skeet in a row with the 12 gauge. The NEF single shot shotguns are really just a step up in quality over the Rossi/Braztech and would make a great 1st gun. The nice thing about the matched pair though is that for around $200 you have both your first shotgun and rifle and they both fit into a nice neat carry bag.