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jcoyoung · January 29, 2000, 11:33 PM

I haven't had any experience w/ trap guns, but I do shoot skeet. I currently use a Beretta AL390 Silver Mallard, not the cheapest semi-auto.

First if all, I would not recommend a pump. You will have a hard enough time getting the shots on target, let alone pumping the action.

Secondly, the ultimate trap and skeet 'gun will likely be an over-under. These can be very expensive, depending on quality/features/etc.

I would recommend a semi-auto (gas) shotgun that is something of the Remington 1187 series. There are many different configuratios of this shotgun. (Skeet, trap, sporting clays, hunting, whatever). Remington also makes a lefty version if you are left handed.

I remember my first time skeet shooting. Those birds felt like they were moving about 500 MpH! After a little experience, they look like they move at around 10 MpH. Skeet is a blast! Have fun!

January 29, 2000, 11:33 PM	#2
jcoyoung Senior Member Join Date: January 20, 2000 Location: Oak Forest, IL Posts: 661	I haven't had any experience w/ trap guns, but I do shoot skeet. I currently use a Beretta AL390 Silver Mallard, not the cheapest semi-auto. First if all, I would not recommend a pump. You will have a hard enough time getting the shots on target, let alone pumping the action. Secondly, the ultimate trap and skeet 'gun will likely be an over-under. These can be very expensive, depending on quality/features/etc. I would recommend a semi-auto (gas) shotgun that is something of the Remington 1187 series. There are many different configuratios of this shotgun. (Skeet, trap, sporting clays, hunting, whatever). Remington also makes a lefty version if you are left handed. I remember my first time skeet shooting. Those birds felt like they were moving about 500 MpH! After a little experience, they look like they move at around 10 MpH. Skeet is a blast! Have fun!