Im new to shooting and would like any advice on which shotgun should be my first?

I intend on using the gun for clays, small game hunting and home protection.Im new to shooting and would like any advice on which shotgun should be my first?
Realize that there is no do all be all shotgun..... A gun well suited for clays like an over under double barrel is a poor choice for defense.... A short barrel security shotgun on the other hand is a real bad choice for shooting clays.... Then add hunting choices and things become even less clear.....





If you have the budget I would say purchase 2 shotguns.....





Anyways --- If your budget is tight then surely look over the Mossberg 500 12 guage pump shotgun... Specifically the combo model that is shipped with 2 barrels.... A long one for hunting and clays.... And a short barrel that you can install in 45 seconds to keep handy for defense.....





Take a look.....





http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_鈥?/a>





Mossberg catalog # 54169.... About $350 at your local Mossberg dealer.......





http://www.mossberg.com/products/default鈥?/a>Im new to shooting and would like any advice on which shotgun should be my first?
Now since you mentioned home defense I would suggest a Mossberg 500 or Remington 870.





These are used by both hunters and law enforcement. You can some times find either one with two barrels, a long one for bird hunting and a short one for home defense. It doesn't take but a few minutes to swap barrels. You can also order a rifled barrel for slugs if you decide to hunt deer. The shotgun is a very versatile firearm.





Have fun and be safe.
A Remington 870 express or a Remington 870 wingwaster is your best bet. If you get a combo package you will get a rifled barrel for deer with the shotgun. I would buy a 12ga or a 20 ga the ammo is everywhere.
O/U are great for clays but,can be expensive unless that's no problem. Browning Citori is a good one





I would suggest a pump action Rem 870 or Rem 1100/1187 semi auto.

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