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  1. 03-29-2019, 06:31 PM #1
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    Default Which 20 gauge auto?

    My pops is turning 75 this year and I want to buy him a 20ga auto for his birthday. Been looking at the Beretta A400, but should I look at others? I have zero experience with any of the new shotguns out there.

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    Will handle all loads

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    There are a couple of nice 20 ga autos, but the a400 is definitely the nicest and sweetest shooting
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    Those a400’s are really hard to beat.

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    391?
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    28 gauge in an A400 is another I would look at.
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    A400 or 391 if you can find one on the used market.
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    The A400 is sweet. I haven't shot the 20ga but a buddy has a 28ga it's very fun to shoot.

    We bought my wife a Montefeltro Silver and it's really nice too.
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    Affinity 3 I a nice gun. Nothing crazy, but shoots really well. Price is nice too.
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    Benelli M2 is a very nice gun.
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    He's 75. Make sure you know the difference between gas and inertia driven shotguns and brands.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gregory View Post
    Benelli M2 is a very nice gun.
    No doubt, I live mine but I believe the felt recoil is better with the Beretta. Both great guns though.

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    Sorry, I should of included that. Gas operated only. He's always been a one shotgun for everything person, so hopefully he'll shoot birds with this one till he's 105

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    Quote Originally Posted by uga_dawg View Post
    He's 75. Make sure you know the difference between gas and inertia driven shotguns and brands.
    For sure. I always buy Beretta's for the girls for this reason, when I wouldn't use one personally...
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    M1 20 is nice but they do kick a little with 3" loads because of their light weight. Gas guns feel like a 410. If you are going for a one gun deal id splurge and get the beretta a400 that is if it fits him.
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    An older Rem 1100 in good shape would be a nice option IMO.
    1993 model in excellent condition.

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    Remington 1100 wing master or premier.
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    Weren't the 1100 20's a 12gauge frame?
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    Buy him the Beretta. I think a 1100 20g is one of the best youth guns out there, but I wouldn't want to trust one for my main gun.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Highstrung View Post
    Buy him the Beretta. I think a 1100 20g is one of the best youth guns out there, but I wouldn't want to trust one for my main gun.
    No, but there is not enough money on earth to make me sell mine...
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    This one. Rare, beautiful, awesome.

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