RE: What shotgun would you buy, never owned one before.
I second the 870 express... Ive had the gun for about 6 years now and ive dropped it in marsh dozens of times ive shot plenty of duck it was actually voted the best pump for thay price range. It is a very solid gun and will treat u right.
If your looking for an auto i was sugest the remington 1187, i also have this gun and once again remington impressed me. It is also a very good gun.