I am toying the idea of purchasing another shotgun.

I need a 20 gauge ( I think), broke my arm badly back in January and dusted off my old 16 ga. Model 11 for some dove season prep and damn near backed the screws out of my arm. I've got an old 1100 and 870, both of which kick like rented mules.

Would a 20 have a better recoil or worse? I suspect being a smaller frame and lighter the recoil would be worse. I really don't know the answer though.

I am probably going for used as this will not be a primary gun once (hopefully) my arm can handle my trusted old Remington shotguns.

Thanks in advance