BassMan11 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I have just received my PAL license in the mail and will now be looking to buy my first shotgun. Obviously reliability, easy to use and maintain being factors when looking at my first firearm. Uses will be from Turkey to other small game birds/animals. I would also like to get into some skeet/trap shooting at a club near my house... but I would assume that would be a different gun all together. Any input would be greatly appreciated as I will start my own research as well. thanks for your input. Bassman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Remmington 870 express will do everything you need to do and then some. Mine is 35 years old, has been dropped in the mud fallen out of tree stands, drowned a couple of times and it still works as well today as it ever did. I've won trap compititions with it shot ducks, deer, upland game birds, you name it. Excellent all round gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 (edited) All depends on how deep your pockets are to be honest... That said my first shotgun was a 870 Probably one of the most popular shotguns ever made. And highly configurable for future uses. And it's affordable. G Edited July 28, 2015 by Gerritt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave524 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 X3 on the 870. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavertail Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Yep, I'll jump on the big green wagon too...Rem 870 pump would be a good start. Still have mine two decades later (my first firearm purchase) and I've harvested just about everything with it. Right now it has a dedicated rifled slug barrel and scope on it, and that's the great thing about them, very versatile with many aftermarket options for them. Being a pump you most likely won't have any mechanical issues with them either, very reliable. Like I said though, it's a good start...I guarantee it won't be your last one! Welcome to the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Just about everyone gets an 870 to start. I'll be the lone dissenter, and not because the 870 is a bad gun, at least the ones of 15-20 years ago where good. Remington quality of late has been crap . If you can find an old 870 or an old Winchester 1300, you'd be better off than buying a new rem. If your pockets are a bit deeper, get a wingmaster. You'd probably have it for life. Otherwise take a look at the Brownings if yor budget allows. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Benelli super nova only shotgun you will ever need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr blizzard Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 A 22 ? no......... A 410 ? no............ an 870 YES........... the only reason is I like it, its fairly affordable, quite reliable, easy to maintain, but in fairness do your homework, it is soooo easy to go beyond your budget , its like 2 footitice when owning a boat if u know what I mean, start out with something reliable and at your price point, then if you find u truly are enjoying the sport go from there, you can buy a lot of turkeys for 2000 dollars lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I'm a huge proponent of the smaller gauges, but as a single cover-all-bases shotgun a 12 is a good place to start. Used ones are readily available from private sales or most small stores, check out EPPs website even if you're not close. It will give you an idea as to the price ranges of what might be out there. A three inch chamber gives you more options and a 3.5 inch is nice but not a must. Get the right size shot and load and you can use it for everything and then add to the collection it you want to later. Pump/auto/double is another angle. All have pros and cons that will depend on what you want and use it for most and just plain personal preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Benelli super nova only shotgun you will ever need I was going to suggest the Nova as a more economical option, but the SuperNova is an incredible shotgun. A Nova 3.5" pump will likely be my next gun purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 If you can find a used 870 go for it, but the new guns are nothing like the old work horses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I was going to suggest the Nova as a more economical option, but the SuperNova is an incredible shotgun. A Nova 3.5" pump will likely be my next gun purchase.....oh ya ,you will love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexmedic Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 I would suggest the Weatherby SA-08 semi auto. Youtube it, you will not find a bad review. The Remington express is becoming poorer as time goes on. It's prone to jamming. If you can buy an older express, you would likely be okay, but I would still recommend an SA-08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinker Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 Im an old 870 vote. Best pump gun going. Ive seen them all fail though. S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GbayGiant Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 An 870 scatter gun is the way to go. Multi purpose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted July 28, 2015 Report Share Posted July 28, 2015 12 guage Cooey single shot. Let er rip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeter99 Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Beretta A400 in camo or optifade get it with the kick off unit , the Beretta a300 outlander is nice also on the range you will be a celebrity all the guys with the Beretta AL391 (predecessor) will be drooling and asking to shoot your gun trust me LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLINKER Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 The 870 is great for when you run out of shells, its so heavy you can use it for a club and if you have to swim with it you're gonna drown. Its a real good hip shooter but on the shoulder its a handful for a smaller guy, its a big gun. its a bit of a pop gun with light 2 3/4 but If you want to make your own fast, heavy 3"loads it can be a cannon. Dad had an old Stevens pump that he could hit anything with right off the wall, it was just a good fit, a lot smaller than my 870. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Might be putting my 870 rem mag up for sale in a month. It,s the older one. Bought new in 87. It,s a sweet shot gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassMan11 Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks for all the replies guys. So it looks like and older 870 (preferably a wingmaster) is the way to go for your very first gun. After looking around last night the older wingmasters are tough to find.... and there is probably a reason for that. I also like the new Benelli option as well... a little more money but boy it's a nice looking firearm. Next question would be... if I were to buy a brand new gun.... do you go wood or synthetic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 870 combo do all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassMan11 Posted July 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 870 combo do all Funny you should say that... I had a buddy offer me a combo new in the box 500 taxes in. Not overly sold on the new 870's now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Thanks for posting Bassman, I'm in the same boat as you so to speak…..interesting reading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beavertail Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 (edited) Next question would be... if I were to buy a brand new gun.... do you go wood or synthetic? Personal preference...I'd go synthetic on a utilitarian pump-combo gun that is probably going to get dragged through the mud and abused, especially a first gun. On your next gun you can spend a lot more once you confirm your love of the sport and buy a real purdy, shiny blued, fancy walnut stocked side by side 16 gauge for grouse that you will only use while wearing cotton gloves and the sun is shining : ) Edited July 29, 2015 by Beavertail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted July 29, 2015 Report Share Posted July 29, 2015 Wood, not a fan of synthetic. Looks cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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