Shottie for My Hottie--

River02 · Feb 16, 2019

Braintrust-

Looking for recommendations on a 20 gauge clay shottie for my wife...she's 5'4. First time I took her out for Trap (many years ago) she used my Ithaca Featherlite 12g and it didn't seem to bother her too much--she shot reasonably well. Fast forward many years later. I've tried to get her interested in joining me back out on the local Trap range--all I have for her to use is is a 12g Weatherby Orion O/U. She's been very frustrated at her lack of success in breaking the clays. I am hoping that getting her a right sized fit firearm would be one step in a process that would lead to better performance and increased desire to join me on the range. What say you all?

welder516 · Feb 16, 2019

I think you broke most forum rules when you post the word "hottie" we assume pictures are locked & loaded . :innocent0

How do you expect us to make recommendations with little information .

engineerbrian · Feb 16, 2019

River02 said:
Braintrust-

Looking for recommendations on a 20 gauge clay shottie for my wife...she's 5'4. First time I took her out for Trap (many years ago) she used my Ithaca Featherlite 12g and it didn't seem to bother her too much--she shot reasonably well. Fast forward many years later. I've tried to get her interested in joining me back out on the local Trap range--all I have for her to use is is a 12g Weatherby Orion O/U. She's been very frustrated at her lack of success in breaking the clays. I am hoping that getting her a right sized fit firearm would be one step in a process that would lead to better performance and increased desire to join me on the range. What say you all?

When my wife was in the market for a shotgun she litterally shot 20-25 different guns to try them out. We went to several differnet public traps shoots and the bust fest at AGC. We just asked people if she could shoot a round with their shotgun to try it out.

She finally settled on a 12 gauge Remington 1100. It fit here great and the recoil is almost non existent.

Vile Shadow · Feb 16, 2019

Just take Uncle Schmo here’s advice. :innocent0

welder516 · Feb 16, 2019

Sling Blade said:
Just take Uncle Schmo here’s advice.

billyclay · Feb 16, 2019

so much for fire arms safety in that video

Red1917 · Feb 16, 2019

I’m in the same boat, I’d love to take my girlfriend trap shooting but she’s 5’ nothing and my shotguns are most of the size of her and the length of pull is nowhere close. Been looking at one of these for a cheap try it out gun:

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/maverick®-youth-20-gauge-pump-action-shotgun

Haven’t tried it yet so can’t say for sure but I bet it would be a good fit for someone that size

Bertfish · Feb 16, 2019

Red1917 said:
I’m in the same boat, I’d love to take my girlfriend trap shooting but she’s 5’ nothing and my shotguns are most of the size of her and the length of pull is nowhere close. Been looking at one of these for a cheap try it out gun:

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/maverick®-youth-20-gauge-pump-action-shotgun

Haven’t tried it yet so can’t say for sure but I bet it would be a good fit for someone that size

My ex was 5' 2" and maybe 100 pounds. She shot this 20 gauge Charles Daly I used to have. When we got rid of it she shot my 391 in 12 gauge and did fine.

joppaj · Feb 16, 2019

Pintail Point in Queenstown rents guns. Perhaps take her over there and see what they have available.

94hokie · Feb 16, 2019

Look into Syren shotguns. They are designed for women and are a collaboration between Fabarm and Caesar Guerini.

JDH146 · Feb 16, 2019

Remington 1100 youth is a great gun but I don't see it as a current production gun .Used are running $800 on the major auction sites and are scarce.
The following link has an SKB compact adult/youth with an adjustable length of pull from 12.5"-13.75" for $950. http://www.herosarms.com/compact_adult.htm

Racer Doug14 · Feb 16, 2019

Tristar sporting. I got the 12ga for my wife. Great gun.

Balzer94 · Feb 16, 2019

I have a Mossberg silver reserve ii in 20 gauge. It is a decent little shotgun. My fiancé is 5’3”-4” and she doesn’t seem to have any issues with it.

PJDiesel · Feb 16, 2019

Price range?

Red1917 · Feb 16, 2019

Bertfish said:
My ex was 5' 2" and maybe 100 pounds. She shot this 20 gauge Charles Daly I used to have. When we got rid of it she shot my 391 in 12 gauge and did fine.

Was the length of pull any shorter? My gf is probably 100 pounds soaking wet and she’s strong but just can’t seem to hold up and take the recoil of my regular sized shotguns (I’m 6’ 1”). I can tell it’s not fun for her just seeing that she’s uncomfortable with a gun that’s too big. Sure she could have a little better technique but that’s hard to do with something that’s just too big for you

Alan3413 · Feb 16, 2019

Not enough info.

Need pic of user so we can advise.

Racer Doug14 · Feb 16, 2019

Benelli Montefeltro is another option. I looked around a year back for my wife's birthday. Beretta A300 also

jimbobborg · Feb 16, 2019

Nobody wants to mention Cesar Guerini? They'll fit the shotgun to her specs.

Aamdskeetshooter · Feb 16, 2019

jimbobborg said:
Nobody wants to mention Cesar Guerini? They'll fit the shotgun to her specs.

Actually they have a line called Syren for the ladies. It would be a great option if his budget would allow it.

https://syrenusa.com

River02 · Feb 17, 2019

joppaj said:
Pintail Point in Queenstown rents guns. Perhaps take her over there and see what they have available.

This looks like an interesting opportunity-- It's a bit of a drive but not totally unreasonable. Thanks for the info!

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