My wife uses a Browning 20 ga. pump youth model. I always recomend a pump for begginers, as I believe it is safer than an auto, till you get some experiance and learn gun control. Accidental firing is less likely to occur after the first shot.(ie. being excited when a bird flushes). Just my opinion and that of a few saftey instructors. Good Luck to youLilShooter.