Need 20 gauge HD Suggestions

strong · June 23, 2009, 04:07 PM

I need a lightweight 20 gauge automatic with an 18" barrel, no pistol grip or thumbhole.

I would prefer something on the less expensive side.

I like the Mossberg 930 SPX but can't find a similar model in 20 gauge.

Know of anything?

Dave McC · June 23, 2009, 08:46 PM

1100, but dwell time considerations mean your barrel should be 21" or more.

Al Thompson · June 24, 2009, 08:13 PM

I "think" Saiga makes a version in 20 ga. HTH!

pacerdude · June 24, 2009, 08:39 PM

We picked up a Mossberg 500 series youth model in 20 gauge for my mom a couple of weeks ago, and she loves it.

OlympicArmsFan · June 24, 2009, 09:31 PM

I use a Winchester 1300 Defender for home defense. This is the last of the real Winchesters. I like this model it works great and is light weight. Im not thinking of moving to a 12ga not sure what one yet but looking.

This one holds 7 shells +1 I believe. I need to re-check that as I have them all in the tube and not one chambered.

lockedcj7 · June 24, 2009, 09:54 PM

I have a Rem. 1100 LT-20 synthetic youth gun that fits your description almost exactly. The barrel is 21" but the stock is shortened and it's actually about the same length overall as my 18" 870 HD gun.

I paid $350 for it used, two years ago. For HD, I would rather have an 11-87 since it gives 3" capability, they are also available in 20 ga. youth and I've seen them sell recently for $400.

squeak003 · June 30, 2009, 12:47 PM

here is a saiga 20 for you. it has a 19 inch barrel though......

earlthegoat2 · July 1, 2009, 05:42 AM

Your pretty much defaulted to the Saiga-20 and recoil operated guns that you are more than likely going to have to hack the barrel.

ActivShootr · July 1, 2009, 07:46 AM

Buy a used 870 and a new hacksaw.

hogdogs · July 1, 2009, 08:49 AM

870 isn't an autoloader...
Brent

ActivShootr · July 2, 2009, 06:25 AM

Missed that part

Charles Daly makes a 20 ga semi-auto. You could pick up a new one for around $350-400.

wnycollector · July 2, 2009, 06:54 AM

Charles daly $400+ transfer from buds http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/81360

IF you decide on a pump, my father-in-law bought his GF a NEF pardner youth 20ga for HD duty. SHe LOVES it! Also its ~ 1/2 the price ($205) as the Charles daly!
http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/20982

rc · July 2, 2009, 11:01 AM

20s are fun. There are some cheaper new guns, but the 1100 has a proven design, all steel receiver and some great used guns floating around with some character from use. Just find and older plain barrel model and have it cut to your desired length. The older models will also not have the dimpled mag tubes so you can add extended magazines. rc

June 23, 2009, 04:07 PM	#1
strong Member Join Date: July 23, 2007 Posts: 31	Need 20 gauge HD Suggestions I need a lightweight 20 gauge automatic with an 18" barrel, no pistol grip or thumbhole. I would prefer something on the less expensive side. I like the Mossberg 930 SPX but can't find a similar model in 20 gauge. Know of anything?

June 24, 2009, 08:13 PM	#3
Al Thompson Staff Alumnus Join Date: May 2, 1999 Location: South Carolina Posts: 3,611	I "think" Saiga makes a version in 20 ga. HTH! __________________ http://www.scfirearms.org/

June 24, 2009, 09:54 PM	#6
lockedcj7 Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Posts: 1,215	I have a Rem. 1100 LT-20 synthetic youth gun that fits your description almost exactly. The barrel is 21" but the stock is shortened and it's actually about the same length overall as my 18" 870 HD gun. I paid $350 for it used, two years ago. For HD, I would rather have an 11-87 since it gives 3" capability, they are also available in 20 ga. youth and I've seen them sell recently for $400. __________________ To a much greater extent than most mechanical devices, firearms are terribly unforgiving of any overconfidence, complacency or negligence.

June 30, 2009, 12:47 PM	#7
squeak003 Member Join Date: August 20, 2008 Location: michigan Posts: 98	here is a saiga 20 for you. it has a 19 inch barrel though...... __________________ Mosin Nagant M91, Mosberg 500 12g, ruger 10/22 with a few mods, saiga 20 with a red dot (soon to be converted) will be looking to add to my collection soon (most likely a sig p232)

July 2, 2009, 11:01 AM	#13
rc Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2001 Location: CA Posts: 1,765	Any youth model.. 20s are fun. There are some cheaper new guns, but the 1100 has a proven design, all steel receiver and some great used guns floating around with some character from use. Just find and older plain barrel model and have it cut to your desired length. The older models will also not have the dimpled mag tubes so you can add extended magazines. rc

June 23, 2009, 08:46 PM	#2
Dave McC Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 13, 1999 Location: Columbia, Md, USA Posts: 8,811	1100, but dwell time considerations mean your barrel should be 21" or more.

June 24, 2009, 08:39 PM	#4
pacerdude Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2008 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 607	We picked up a Mossberg 500 series youth model in 20 gauge for my mom a couple of weeks ago, and she loves it.

June 24, 2009, 09:31 PM	#5
OlympicArmsFan Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2007 Posts: 172	I use a Winchester 1300 Defender for home defense. This is the last of the real Winchesters. I like this model it works great and is light weight. Im not thinking of moving to a 12ga not sure what one yet but looking. This one holds 7 shells +1 I believe. I need to re-check that as I have them all in the tube and not one chambered.

July 1, 2009, 05:42 AM	#8
earlthegoat2 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2009 Location: Lowcountry Posts: 373	Your pretty much defaulted to the Saiga-20 and recoil operated guns that you are more than likely going to have to hack the barrel.

July 1, 2009, 07:46 AM	#9
ActivShootr Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2007 Posts: 1,040	Buy a used 870 and a new hacksaw.

July 1, 2009, 08:49 AM	#10
hogdogs Staff In Memoriam Join Date: October 31, 2007 Location: Western Florida panhandle Posts: 11,069	870 isn't an autoloader... Brent

July 2, 2009, 06:25 AM	#11
ActivShootr Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2007 Posts: 1,040	Missed that part Charles Daly makes a 20 ga semi-auto. You could pick up a new one for around $350-400.

July 2, 2009, 06:54 AM	#12
wnycollector Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2007 Posts: 1,996	Charles daly $400+ transfer from buds http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/81360 IF you decide on a pump, my father-in-law bought his GF a NEF pardner youth 20ga for HD duty. SHe LOVES it! Also its ~ 1/2 the price ($205) as the Charles daly! http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...ducts_id/20982