I was actually suprised how much recoil the 20 ga. had not only smaller ga. but it being s/a as well, they tend to have less recoil. I couldnt shoot crap with the 391, I think I will stick with the ol' reliable 870 pump :)mr surveyor wrote:to reduce the bruises, the heaviest gun one can handle is better. Even though lighter guns swing easier and result in less fatigue, they can smack you around. I have had a very light, short barreled upland SxS 20 for many years that I personally love to shoot. My running buddies would rather shoot full house 12 ga. magnum loads in their heavy guns than my little 20.... sissysCLTX11 wrote:Been doing it for awhile, big time hunter here. Introduced my over 50's mother to it a couple of years ago, she liked it but not much said.
I took my mother and girlfriend 2 weeks ago and they both loved it and hounded me to take em back.
Well, Mom already purchased her a Beretta 391 s/a. My shotgun was a little to long and heavy for them so it left some nice little bruises on them.
We actually went again today so she could shoot her new toy.... mee too after 50 rounds or so
The Beretta 391 is a great gun. I have an older Beretta AL-2 that is a predecessor to the 300 series that has become my favorite.
Next shotgun purchase will be the Winchester sX3, that thing feel natural to me.