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My wife has the remington 870 express 20 gauge youth version or the gun. She love it and handles it very well. She is about 5'4" and only about 125 pounds. Maybe something to consider.

Heck I think I will sell him one of mine and get another one. I would really like a semi-auto instead of the pump. Although nothing says "You really should leave" at 2:43 in the morning than the sound of a pump shotgun coming from the dark in front of you. Very scary noise.

Ok I am very jealous of you guys who can go to Cabela's. I live in Spring and we don't have a Cabela's anywhere close. Heck my father in law who lives in ABQ has been to Cabela's a dozen times and I have not. All I have is a Bass Pro Shop to go to in Katy.

I am happy to see that my suggestion was not off par with what seems to be the norm for everyone else. I will also suggest the Mossberg 500 if cost is an issue. Now let me pose another question 12 gauge or 20 gauge or does it really matter? I like both of mine I just don't know what to suggest for a 1st timer.

A buddy of mine is looking to purchase his first shotgun for home defense and possibly shooting clay pigeons. He really has no desire to hunt with it although he is not ruling that out one day. I suggested a Remington 870 Express, I own 2, one 12 and the other 20 gauge and they have served me well for the same uses he has suggested. I am curious, have I overlooked something else that I should tell him about? I don't know a lot about shotguns other than what I have. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Jason