Originally Posted by
Thresh33
I've got two last questions, and then I won't bother you fellas anymore, for about 100 bucks more there are some semi-automatic shotguns. Are these worth the little extra cash? And last, obviously I'm a novice shooter, I assume 20 ga is a little easier to shoot then 12, do I need 12? Would a 20 ga be fine? Or does it not even make a difference?
Thanks again guys you've all been a tremendous help.
Don't think that you are bothering folks with questions, can't you tell folks like giving their opinions on guns?! LOL
Autos tend to kick less than pumps. Pumps tend to be more reliable than autos. Both can shoot "fast" in the right hands. To me, personally, I think an auto is worth the extra money. That is just because I like them better. You'll find that many like pumps better than autos. If I were you, just starting out and all, I'd get a pump.
The 20 ga kicks less and provides the shooter more of a challenge because the shells hold fewer shot than the 12 ga. Some argue that the 20 ga has better range than a 12 ga (I haven't investigated that fully). Personally, I'm not about being challenged when I shoot at anything. I want to have the best chance of hitting what I'm shooting at, so I'm a 12 ga man. The recoil doesn't bother me as much as missing something. If I were you I'd get the 12 ga. If you get good with the 12 ga, then start shooting a 20 ga.