1. Previous shooting experience: This will can help determine the size and action of your shotgun.
2. Body size: Simple the bigger you are the bigger the gun you usually can handle. Not saying it is always true, but it sure makes it easier to swing a big gun if it smaller in relation to the shooter.
3. What the gun is intended for: are wanting to train for specific events or just a gun for fun.
The lessons if have learned from shooting are the most beginners will have a lot of fun shooting a semi-auto 20 Gauge with no problems because of the size and recoil. For most adults with any shooting experience I would say just go with a 12 Gauge semi-auto fun to shoot as long as you know how to hold and aim properly, but as with any 12 Gauge the recoil can hurt if the gun is held improperly. If you just want go have a great time and don't keep score I would say any .410 Gauge shotgun would be a great purchase, and with a lighter gun and no recoil you can have fun all day and not pay for it later. As far as the action (semi-auto, over/under, single, and side by side) I would say if you are new go get a semi auto or a basic over/under if you want to just have fun with less recoil get a semi-auto. If you might use it in specific events in the future check out an over/under as well as always consult the staff at your local sporting goods store. Please though remember some stores will train their employees better so I recommend you go somewhere that has hunting as a core part of the store not some little department in the back corner.
2. Body size: Simple the bigger you are the bigger the gun you usually can handle. Not saying it is always true, but it sure makes it easier to swing a big gun if it smaller in relation to the shooter.
3. What the gun is intended for: are wanting to train for specific events or just a gun for fun.
The lessons if have learned from shooting are the most beginners will have a lot of fun shooting a semi-auto 20 Gauge with no problems because of the size and recoil. For most adults with any shooting experience I would say just go with a 12 Gauge semi-auto fun to shoot as long as you know how to hold and aim properly, but as with any 12 Gauge the recoil can hurt if the gun is held improperly. If you just want go have a great time and don't keep score I would say any .410 Gauge shotgun would be a great purchase, and with a lighter gun and no recoil you can have fun all day and not pay for it later. As far as the action (semi-auto, over/under, single, and side by side) I would say if you are new go get a semi auto or a basic over/under if you want to just have fun with less recoil get a semi-auto. If you might use it in specific events in the future check out an over/under as well as always consult the staff at your local sporting goods store. Please though remember some stores will train their employees better so I recommend you go somewhere that has hunting as a core part of the store not some little department in the back corner.
