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I have been thinking about getting a new shotgun that both my wife and I can use for home defense purpose. I would like a 12 guage semi-auto (Beretta 1201 or a Police 11-87), but I fear that my wife may not be able to handle the recoil. So, I am considering a Rem 1100 LT-20 Youth (21" barrel, 13" pull), a gun that Massad Ayoob praises in his Stressfire II book. If, however, the 12 gauge "Tactical" or reduced velocity load (00 or #4) is as gentle as a 20 gauge (#3), then I'd rather have a Beretta or a Rem 1187 and have the stock cut to 13" of pull. So, I guess what I am asking is: is there a significant recoil difference between 12 gauge Tactical and 20 gauge (non-magnum) buck? Skorzeny
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