Looking for gas operated semi-auto shotgun for shooting trap with my wife. My full size 12 gauge is just too big and heavy for her. I would love one with an adjustable stock for length of pull but can't seem to find any.
Looking for gas operated semi-auto shotgun for shooting trap with my wife. My full size 12 gauge is just too big and heavy for her. I would love one with an adjustable stock for length of pull but can't seem to find any.
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devilkitty@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
A second-hand (pre-Cerberus/Freedom Group) Remington 1100 or 11-87 in twenty-gauge. I am partial to the “special field” version with the straight grip.
Any adjustable LOP would be aftermarket, or you can have her measured and get the factory stock altered by a competent gunsmith. Note that I wrote “gunsmith,” not “AR assembler” - the two are conflated far too often these days.
PlantDadManGuy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Thank you
potatopotato@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 2y
Beretta 1301 or A300 can be adjusted by removing the butt plate and adding/removing included spacers using a screwdriver. If you install an adapter to use the Magpul shotgun stock it's even easier. Will look and feel like a ye-olde shotgun but be extremely light. Be careful though as full power loads will hurt.
PlantDadManGuy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Thanks
ChonkyOwlbear@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
In several places it's illegal to have a semi-auto shotgun with both a pistol grip and a collapsible stock. It's also illegal to have a shotgun under 26 inches in length or a shotgun barrel under 18 inches.
The Benelli Ultralight at 6.1 lbs is probably your best option. Here's an article with a few more options.
https://www.fieldandstream.com/guns/lightweight-12-gauge-shotguns/
PlantDadManGuy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 2y
Thanks, but I never stated we need a pistol grip. Just hoping we can find a gun that works for multiple ages and sizes of shooters. Will check the ultralight
BombOmOm@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
You could also consider a 20 gauge shotgun. They tend to be much smaller and certainly have less recoil.
PlantDadManGuy@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
Yes I am open to those suggestions as well.
kersploosh@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 2y
Is semi-auto a hard requirement? Asking because I have long preferred break action at the range, and most trap/skeet shooters I've seen prefer pump or break actions.
If you're open to break action, something like the Stoeger Condor Compact in 20-gauge could be a good fit for a smaller adult:
https://stoegerindustries.com/shotguns/condor-compact-shotguns?eid=253
PlantDadManGuy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
No but it is preferred to reduce recoil. As much as I love a pretty browning o/u they tend to kick harder.
Aliendelarge@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Have you seen the reduced recoil shells like the Winchester AA and RST? That may help with the manual actions if they also fit well.
Aliendelarge@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y
Does the stock length of pull need to convert back and forth? Is she small enough for a youth model?