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Mach5 · September 15, 2005, 11:36 AM

I'm shopping around for an HD shotgun. There are a couple of issues I am considering...

1. I will be keeping it in the master bedroom, which can get a bit humid after showers. I am concerned about rust, and am considering a Marine model. Is this necessary, or should I just keep the finish well-oiled and not worry about it?

2. I want my wife to become reasonably proficient with the shotgun. I am considering a 20ga for that reason. She is of average height and somewhat slender build. I am concerned that the recoil of a 12ga would keep her from quickly getting off another shot if needed (such as more than one bad guy). I am also concerned about the weight of the 12ga for her. Does 20ga sound like a good choice here? I haven't seen any Marine models in a 20ga, though.

September 15, 2005, 11:36 AM	#1
Mach5 Junior Member Join Date: September 15, 2005 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 5	Few questions about an HD shotgun... I'm shopping around for an HD shotgun. There are a couple of issues I am considering... 1. I will be keeping it in the master bedroom, which can get a bit humid after showers. I am concerned about rust, and am considering a Marine model. Is this necessary, or should I just keep the finish well-oiled and not worry about it? 2. I want my wife to become reasonably proficient with the shotgun. I am considering a 20ga for that reason. She is of average height and somewhat slender build. I am concerned that the recoil of a 12ga would keep her from quickly getting off another shot if needed (such as more than one bad guy). I am also concerned about the weight of the 12ga for her. Does 20ga sound like a good choice here? I haven't seen any Marine models in a 20ga, though.