RE: new gun
all good choices but there are better options.To start off i love the 10 gauge but shells can be pricey not to mintion a little hard to get at times. the 31/2 12 are easy to get, and hard to beat if i were interested in a pump gun it would be the 870 super mag you cant wear one of these out, all steel no alloy,it will shoot 50 years from now just like it did the day it was bought. they just keep getting smoother and smoother, and if you need parts there easly gottin. i have seen the trap grade 870s shot for 40 years or longer and still going strong. they are the standard that all pumps are made of. as for the 20 gauge there is nothing like a 20 auto sweet gun all i hunt with are autos i hardley ever have any problems just keep them dry and clean i absolutly love the 1187 line from remington i have 2 20 gages and there are lite and handle great .