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so i went to bass pro shops and was instantly recommended the remington 870. so i held it and it felt great. lightweight and 300$ is an incredible price. I also held a benelli ... i forget the model but it was 459$ i dont know if that helps... thanks to all who have given me input! Also, does anybody know of any reputable hunting lab breeders in Florida, otherwise I am going to go get one at wildrose or duckhill kennels.

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i have a mossberg 835 camo version. it has been packed full of sand and taken out to the water and sloshed out and killed a limit with no problem. its tougher than hell. i would strongly suggest get one that is all camo so it isn't shiny and wont rust

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So because I am just learning to duck hunt I want my first trip to be with someone who knows what they're doing... anybody have any suggestions as to guides in south florida?

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I shoot a Benelli nova... I got it for 3 somthing... I LOVE IT... I beat it up everytime... Like Alsatian said you get a 1500 dollar gun, it will do the same as your pump gun... My friend bought a Super Black Eagle II and babys it soooooooooo much.... I think it ruins his hunts, he is always watching it... making sure it doesnt get hurt....While I dont care what my gun is looking like, Like the duck Commander says a "shotgun should go BOOM BOOM BOOM every time you pull the trigger..."

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A Remington 870 Super Mag is had to beat... I shot an 870 (Wingmaster/Super Mag) for 30 some odd years. They are very reliable, inexpensive & easy to maintain. ;)

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it depends on what kind of birds your hunting. I waterfowl hunt and I use a benelli, they don't have a big kick, don't jam, and a good in tough turrain. They knock the ducks down very nice. Whenever I go goose hunting i shoot 3in. #2s. I lov the benelli. If your hunting upland birds than I would use a browning. They just seem like they were made only for upland bird. I hate Browning for waterfowl though, go benelli or winchester, trust me, i was born for hunting and im 13 but have been shooting flying birds since i was 8.

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make it a superblack eagle

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If you're willing to pay $1600 on a Super Black Eagle, go for it.

However, you're crazy if you think you must have a benelli to bring down ducks... that couldn't be further from the truth. A 12 gauge is a 12 gauge, whether it be a benelli or a mossberg. It depends on your wingshooting skills, your guns pattern, they type of shot you are using, etc... A remington 870 is or a Mossberg 500 are the only guns you'll ever need: pump guns are less likely to fail and are much tougher than most semi-autos.

I shoot an 11-87 Sportsman. I'm waiting on the day that I drop that thing in the mud. I has never failed me, but i don't know what will happen if I drop it in muddy water. I don't have worry about that with a pump, however.

Find a gun that fits YOU.

I'm telling you about guns that I and others like... you may like the way they operate/handle but you may not care for how they feel when you shoulder it. That is probably one of the most important things when choosing your gun. You can have the most expensive gun, shooting the most expensive shells, with the "best" choke, and if it doesn't fit you right then you won't hita darn thing.

I could go on for a while, but thats pretty much the basics.

Just my .02