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Posted: 8/14/2016 9:48:57 PM EDT
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The H and R Pardner pump compact model would have worked if you hadn't said 12 gauge. It's only available in 20. They are nice though. It's a Chinese 870 clone. I don't know if they do a 12 gauge model. cheap inexpensive too.
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Posted: 8/14/2016 10:11:33 PM EDT
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500. Or maverick 88. Youth stock off eBay. .
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Posted: 8/15/2016 3:17:20 AM EDT
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Posted: 8/15/2016 2:56:43 PM EDT
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Stoeger M3000 Youth/Compact
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Posted: 8/15/2016 2:59:52 PM EDT
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Just bought a 20 gauge tristar semi.
I know you said 12, but the 20s are lighter and swing easier. |
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Posted: 8/16/2016 8:58:08 AM EDT
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I bought a Mossberg 500 Youth in 20-gauge for my kids to start with. I am not real impressed with the fit of things compared to the Remington 870s or Ithaca 37s which are the only pump shotguns have used in the past 30+ years. It is however quite a bit lighter than the Rem 870 Youth in 20-gauge which is sort of a mixed blessing. They can carry it better but then the recoil esp. with slugs makes me think the 870 would have been better.
The good news is they will grow into a bigger gun soon enough... If yu want a smaller and lighter gun 20-gauge is the way I would go (I did go). Otherwise, any 12-gauge that fits would work just go shopping. |
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Posted: 8/16/2016 1:54:32 PM EDT
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I've never shot a 20g. Is the recoil considerable less?
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Posted: 8/16/2016 2:10:04 PM EDT
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Yes, it would be worth it to try one if you could before you buy.
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Posted: 8/17/2016 7:53:18 PM EDT
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Since you didn't say any price range, buy a Winchester sx3 field compact. It'd be perfect for both of them and it's the softest shooting 12 gauge I've ever shot....and that's a LOT of new shotguns in the past 3 years.
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Posted: 8/18/2016 12:37:56 PM EDT
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Any gas operated 12 gauge is going to be lighter in felt recoil compared to any other type of 12 gauge.
If recoil is of concern, go with a 20 gauge. Plenty of available loads and chokes that will allow you to take any game a 12 gauge would typically be used for. |
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Posted: 8/18/2016 12:42:31 PM EDT
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Still have my H&R single-shot 12g that was my first shotgun - took a lot of dove and pheasant. Nowadays you can probably find something much better suited for them both, for not much more in cost.
ETA: would also recommend looking at 20g if you haven't. Capable, but considerable recoil reduction. |
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