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Dave McC · April 6, 2000, 05:23 PM

Lots of choices, here's mine....

Remington 870 pump. Its unmatched record, durability and longevity leave the others,most of which are good ones, behind.

Bead sight is just fine for what you want.

PGs are great if you're auditioning for Miami Vice II, but for the real world, go with a full stock.

Practically any load will hit as a solid or near solid at HD ranges. Slugs just plain penetrate too much in most cases. I like 00, but the first two up are #6 lead duck loads.

Forget the bells and whistles, in most cases the money's better spent on ammo and range time. EVERY responsible adult that may use it needs to practice. And not every adult in your house may like shotguns, Provide alternatives for those folks. Wife dislikes shotguns, but does OK with a 38 revolver.

12ga, but 20 will work also.

The best practice is shooting your shotgun, learning the operations until it's nigh instinctive. Clays are nice, and a spot of dove shooting is a good way to learn humility(G).

Used police turn ins should run about $200, new ones(the Express Models) $300 or so.

Good luck..

April 6, 2000, 05:23 PM	#5
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	Lots of choices, here's mine.... Remington 870 pump. Its unmatched record, durability and longevity leave the others,most of which are good ones, behind. Bead sight is just fine for what you want. PGs are great if you're auditioning for Miami Vice II, but for the real world, go with a full stock. Practically any load will hit as a solid or near solid at HD ranges. Slugs just plain penetrate too much in most cases. I like 00, but the first two up are #6 lead duck loads. Forget the bells and whistles, in most cases the money's better spent on ammo and range time. EVERY responsible adult that may use it needs to practice. And not every adult in your house may like shotguns, Provide alternatives for those folks. Wife dislikes shotguns, but does OK with a 38 revolver. 12ga, but 20 will work also. The best practice is shooting your shotgun, learning the operations until it's nigh instinctive. Clays are nice, and a spot of dove shooting is a good way to learn humility(G). Used police turn ins should run about $200, new ones(the Express Models) $300 or so. Good luck..