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08-16-2011, 05:06 PM
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I would not buy him a pump. Buy him a semi auto. As other folks have mentioned, they kick less and the difference is significant. Just ask anyone who has shot a 3.5 inch pump versus an auto. The reason they kick less is because some of the gas from the shell is diverted to ports to operate the system. You don't have to let him use it as a semi-auto, he can use it as a single shot and the recoil reduction will be the same. The kick from a semi is like a long push versus a sharp jolt.
You can also buy reduced recoil shotgun shells. You won't find these at Walmart, but you might at Cabelas or Bass Pro. You could also do a search on Midway.com and probably find them. These shells probably will probably not cycle the action of a semi auto, but they are great for starters. Make sure he always wears hearing protection. Half of the fear of recoil seems to come from the blast. I agree with others on letting him pick out a shotgun. Get him some catalogs from Beretta, Franchi, Remington and Browning and see what he keys in on. When I was 13 I got my first semi auto and I spent all summer drooling over the Remington and Browning catalogs. I remember how damn exciting that was. FYI Browning makes a nice light little 20 gauge youth semi auto. I picked up one at Cableas and was amazed how good it felt. Don't worry about spending too much on him, if you ever decide to sell it there is a huge market for youth shotguns. Lastly, when he shoots it for the first time, let him shoot at something you throw up in the air. His concentration on trying to hit the object will divert some of his attention away from his focus on how bad it is going to kick. It's not going to kick bad, but he will probably think it will. If you decide to take him deer hunting let me know. I have a nice little single shot .youth .223 that is very pleasant for kids to shoot. 
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08-16-2011, 06:10 PM
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a pump will probably kick a little more than an automatic, and be sure not to get a youth gun with anything less than a 26in barrel. Short barrels are really dangerous, and way too loud
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08-16-2011, 06:14 PM
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people said my high price over and under would rust out too.........
16 years ago....... Hunting the marshes of Intercoastal City and Venice........ Never a misfire From push pole, to paddle, assistance in dog training, this weapon has NEVER failed. And when it's all said and done, my sons, grandson should be able to use this weapon.
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08-17-2011, 12:55 PM
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This thread is what our site should be. It was full of opinions from several people and not everyone agreed but it was kept informative and respectful. Maybe you hunting guys are just more level headed…
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08-17-2011, 12:56 PM
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08-17-2011, 12:57 PM
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08-17-2011, 01:00 PM
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The cops are the experts on the current criminal trends. If they have determined that a “high capacity” semiautomatic pistol and a .223 semiautomatic rifle with 30-round magazines are the best firearms for them to use to protect people like me and my family, they are obviously the best things for us to use to protect ourselves and our families .
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08-17-2011, 01:00 PM
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08-17-2011, 01:09 PM
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08-17-2011, 08:49 PM
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browning just came out with a line of youth model guns, including rifles and shotguns. i think the silver hunter youh model shotgun would be a hell of a gun
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