Recomendatons for 20 Ga Pump for Youth

[mmckey2]

I got the tristar viper semi auto youth size for my wife, it shoots great but we don't have a ton of shells through it.

Thanks. I will take a look at the Tristar.

 

[Domincdecoco]

870 wingmaster

 

[Troutmaker]

Any reason no one recommended the Remington 1100 in 20ga? I want to get my 14 year old son a shotgun, and that's what I had in mind.

Giving him anything else would be uncivilized. I got my first LT-20 when I was 13yrs, in 1993 and still hunt with it today. When my son turned 12 a few years back I found a 1100 standard weight that I reconditioned and installed a vent rib barrel on it. I couldn't be happier in the reliability of them, and they are purdy to look at as well.

 

[mmckey2]

Giving him anything else would be uncivilized. I got my first LT-20 when I was 13yrs, in 1993 and still hunt with it today. When my son turned 12 a few years back I found a 1100 standard weight that I reconditioned and installed a vent rib barrel on it. I couldn't be happier in the reliability of them, and they are purdy to look at as well.

Appreciate it, thats what I’m going to do!

 

[Griz375]

It's time for a 20 gauge shotgun for one of my grandsons. He's already had experience with .22 and .410 now it is time for a general purpose shotgun for squirrel, ducks, deer, etc. His older brother has the 20 ga Mossburg from Academy at $190 but I also see a Stevens 20 ga pump for the same price.

What would be your choice for a 20 ga pump, not necessarily just these, or what to stay away from?

(12 ga and riifles will follow when the boys are older - and for the girls too but they've got a few years yet)

I've only ever owned Mossberg & Remington pumps for shotgun hunting and have never been seduced by lower prices / performance claims.

I have shot some Turkish made pumps (Weatherby? Some one else but I don't remember the name) but they worked OK. For me it's more about extra barrels and accessory parts I can use too spread the chassis/action usefulness over more disciplines/uses.

If you grandson is still maturing (growing) I'd probably go for something offering butt stock options.

 

[alexla4]

It's time for a 20 gauge shotgun for one of my grandsons. He's already had experience with .22 and .410 now it is time for a general purpose shotgun for squirrel, ducks, deer, etc. His older brother has the 20 ga Mossburg from Academy at $190 but I also see a Stevens 20 ga pump for the same price.

What would be your choice for a 20 ga pump, not necessarily just these, or what to stay away from?

(12 ga and riifles will follow when the boys are older - and for the girls too but they've got a few years yet)

It's time for a 20 gauge shotgun for one of my grandsons. He's already had experience with .22 and .410 now it is time for a general purpose shotgun for squirrel, ducks, deer, etc. His older brother has the 20 ga Mossburg from Academy at $190 but I also see a Stevens 20 ga pump for the same price.

What would be your choice for a 20 ga pump, not necessarily just these, or what to stay away from?

(12 ga and riifles will follow when the boys are older - and for the girls too but they've got a few years yet)

My only pump is an 870 express 20 ga. The wood is ugly but otherwise it’s superb. I think they (and the 1100) are well-balanced guns and easy to shoot well. I also have recently bought two of the Tristar 20 ga. Autos and im very happy with them. Whether or not they hold up over time remains to be seen. As a side note, both of these guns are surprisingly accurate with rifled slugs and have dovetails on the receivers for mounting optics. Good on you for your efforts.

 

[Griz375]

Any reason no one recommended the Remington 1100 in 20ga? I want to get my 14 year old son a shotgun, and that's what I had in mind.

Bought one of those for my 1st wife.
A country girl but tiny so LOP was a bit of an issue. I found an older not-pristine butt stock, shortened it & installed a limb-saver. She shot the hell out of that thing and , when we divorced, I kept the guns.

Swapped back the butt stock and used for probably 20-25 yrs.

Never missed a beat, ever.
Replaced a recoil spring.

 

[Andrew_Pennington]

It's time for a 20 gauge shotgun for one of my grandsons. He's already had experience with .22 and .410 now it is time for a general purpose shotgun for squirrel, ducks, deer, etc. His older brother has the 20 ga Mossburg from Academy at $190 but I also see a Stevens 20 ga pump for the same price.

What would be your choice for a 20 ga pump, not necessarily just these, or what to stay away from?

(12 ga and riifles will follow when the boys are older - and for the girls too but they've got a few years yet)

I’m a salesman at a gun store out of Lafayette and people ask this all the time. I always recommend the Franchi Affinity 3, it’s semi auto and inertia driven. You can get it in a youth size and swap in the full size furniture when you’re ready. Also chokes are easy to find and the company’s owned by Benelli so you’re getting quality.

 

[Griz375]

Any reason no one recommended the Remington 1100 in 20ga? I want to get my 14 year old son a shotgun, and that's what I had in mind.

Got one of those (28" VR) for my 1st wife.

Oddly I still have it & the 10-22 50+ years after we divorced. It shows wear of course but except for some very minor main. (a spring - always thought it's failure was more age related than use) it has never missed a beat.

 

[Manimal]

Any reason no one recommended the Remington 1100 in 20ga? I want to get my 14 year old son a shotgun, and that's what I had in mind.

Usually has to do with the size & maturity of the shooter, people get worried that kids will accidentally discharge due to recoil and inexperience.