20ga semi?

[300zx_tt]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

[MARINE DIVISION TWO]

Never got to own the 20ga Rem but you got me thinking and now looking,congrats ! MDT

[abner13]

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.

[vic2367]

weatherby also had a 20ga semi shotgun out ,,i forget the model # ..just google weatherby 20ga semi auto ,,not sure if they are still being made . but the shotgun itslf looked pretty sweet

[lancelinked]

Franchi made the model 48AL in 20 gauge. I have one with a 28 mod that is deadly on small game, and very fast. It weighs about 5 pounds loaded. Excellent used ones are in your price range, and it uses the Browning long recoil system, which is easy on the shoulder.