Going with the 20 ga... now which one?

[twolfe5411]

I had a post in which I wondered about getting a 12 or 20 ga. over/under for hunting/clays for my daughter. She is graduating grad school in April so I want to buy her a really nice gun. Since this is my first venture in buying a firearm which may cost upwards to $2,000. I again am seeking your opinion, especially since I received quality answers you all gave me to determine gauge.

I really like the Beretta Silver Pigeons.. I looked at one up at Shayda's and the Grade I start at $1,800. The Grade III is a much nicer gun and the Grade V is beautiful.... all at additional $$$.

I look here and Gunbroker and see some really nice 20. gauge over/unders for equal or less money and since my experience is limited with over/unders .. I use an older Charles Daly which has worked for me the last 25 years... I'm asking again for everybody's opinion from their experience on which they feel would make a really nice shooter for my daughter.

Thanks again in advance for your help.

[Zeke2A]

Beretta Silver Pigeons are beautiful shotguns ....can't go wrong with one of them .... I also like the Franchi Instinct SL ...nowhere near the craftsmanship as the Beretta but more in my price range for a field gun.

It's a graduation gift shouldn't it be special for her?

[39flathead]

I know you are looking at an O/U, but have you considered the Benelli Legacy. Weighs in at 6lbs.

[Hawk]

Personally, I would not take a $2,000+ "High-Grade Wood" shotgun hunting.
On the clay fields is one thing, but I guarantee you'll hate yourself after a day in the woods. The first scratch is always the worst.

[twolfe5411]

You know what... I really didn't think that through... you're right, and it will make my daughter feel even worse, not to mentioned her fears while hunting of getting that first scratch... geeze, this is not easy and know I'm remembered why I asked you guy's. Thanks... maybe start looking for a practical gun. Suggestions?

[ErSwnn]

You know what... I really didn't think that through... you're right, and it will make my daughter feel even worse, not to mentioned her fears while hunting of getting that first scratch... geeze, this is not easy and know I'm remembered why I asked you guy's. Thanks... maybe start looking for a practical gun. Suggestions?

For my thinking, you can never go wrong with an 870. With the reduction in costs you can go with the optional barrels to customize the gun from hunting to trap to HD.