20ga semi?

**300zx_tt** · August 3rd, 2015, 12:24 PM

My cousin asked me if I could recommend a decent 20ga semi auto, problem is I don't know much about semi auto shotguns. I figured I'd just post here and see what you guys had to say, I think he wants it for home defense but he's had some shoulder surgeries in the past which is why he doesn't wanna go 12ga. I told him just get an AR he said he'd rather have a 20ga... Go figure! I think his budget is about $5-600

Thanks for your input guys!

**ianb1116** · August 3rd, 2015, 12:29 PM

With that budget he's going to be pretty limited. I've heard and seen good things coming from the Stoeger M3000 / M3500 series. That should fit the budget.

Otherwise, try and find a Mossberg 930 in 20g or a used Rem 1100.

**LMTguy** · August 3rd, 2015, 01:00 PM

For home defense how about a Saiga 410?

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...s_id/411543939

It would be easy on his shoulder

**Splittiebus66** · August 3rd, 2015, 06:46 PM

Mossberg makes the SA20 as well. Nordic components makes a mag extension and there are several models to choose from. I've finger fucked one but never shot it.........

**DucatiRon** · August 3rd, 2015, 07:17 PM

My vote is for the Rem 1100. Tried and true gun. 100'000s of them made. A $3 oring in the gas system for a tune up every 50,000 rounds or so and it stays running. Still use mine weekly for trap and sporting clays. It was made in '74 and runs like a clock. Can't go wrong and found used often for $500 or under.

**JenniferG** · August 7th, 2015, 04:23 AM

Originally Posted by DucatiRon

My vote is for the Rem 1100. Tried and true gun. 100'000s of them made. A $3 oring in the gas system for a tune up every 50,000 rounds or so and it stays running. Still use mine weekly for trap and sporting clays. It was made in '74 and runs like a clock. Can't go wrong and found used often for $500 or under.

Agree, my 1100 has thousands of rounds through it with out so much as a burp. I've got the Special Field version with the English stock and 21" barrel. No telling how many quail and chukkar partridge have been kilt with it.

**abner13** · August 8th, 2015, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by DucatiRon

My vote is for the Rem 1100. Tried and true gun. 100'000s of them made. A $3 oring in the gas system for a tune up every 50,000 rounds or so and it stays running. Still use mine weekly for trap and sporting clays. It was made in '74 and runs like a clock. Can't go wrong and found used often for $500 or under.

Wish I could find a 20ga for $500. I don't see very many 1100's for sale , despite probably a million or more made. OTOH I have a 16ga LNIB.

The O-ring;

Too many people use cheap hardware store Buna rubber o-rings , and then they bitch about the system. Gotta use O-rings made from hi-temp Viton. Ya can usually find them at automotive shops , or on-line.

**eightshot627** · September 26th, 2015, 06:40 AM

Originally Posted by ianb1116

With that budget he's going to be pretty limited. I've heard and seen good things coming from the Stoeger M3000 / M3500 series. That should fit the budget.

Otherwise, try and find a Mossberg 930 in 20g or a used Rem 1100.

I have a M3000 for 3 gun and a M3500 for waterfowl. This summer I picked up a M3020 the 20 ga version and love it! BUT it's so light it has a kick to it. 5.6lbs So if recoil is the problem go 1100.