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May 27, 2020 The A400 was noticeably light, coming in just over 7 pounds, and felt lighter than my M2 when fully loaded. Catch the Beretta A400 in Film: Chukar Chasers – A Chukar Hunting Video. According to Beretta the shotgun boasts a 50 percent reduction in recoil using the Kick-Off Plus technology in the wood stock. Beretta is known for its broad range of firearms: side-by-side shotguns, over-and-under shotguns, semi-automatic shotguns, hunting rifles, express rifles, assault rifles, submachine guns, lever- and bolt-action rifles, single- and double-action revolvers and semi-automatic pistols.

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Chicken
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What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by Chicken on 7/29/13 at 11:13 am
I am in the market for a shotgun for my son...Will get myself one too...we have some bird hunting trips planned for this fall. We have always borrowed shot guns, but now I want to own some.
Can someone break down what makes and models I should consider?
- 12 or 20 gauge, and why?
- Over/Under, Side by side, pump, automatic?
- what manufacturer?
- would probably need youth model for him, regular for me
Thanks in advance...

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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by mylsuhat on 7/29/13 at 11:14 am to Chicken
How big is he? I'd suggest 12ga if he can handle it because he will outgrow a 20ga within a year or two
pump
Remington 870 or Benelli Nova


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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by Carson123987 on 7/29/13 at 11:17 am to Chicken
ithaca model 37 featherlight 20ga. great gun. my first

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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by Geauxtiga on 7/29/13 at 11:18 am to Chicken
Get him a 12 gauge Benelli. Their patented intertia deal makes it have little recoil. It'll be the last shotgun he'll ever need.

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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by Carson123987 on 7/29/13 at 11:19 am to Chicken


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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by Carson123987 on 7/29/13 at 11:19 am to Geauxtiga
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Get him a 12 gauge Benelli. Their patented intertia deal makes it have little recoil.


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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by LouisianaChessie on 7/29/13 at 11:20 am to Geauxtiga
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Get him a 12 gauge Benelli

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Their patent...

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Less recoil

Than what? a pump?

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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by Carson123987 on 7/29/13 at 11:22 am to LouisianaChessie


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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by wickowick on 7/29/13 at 11:22 am to Chicken
Every kid is different in size and maturity. I upland bird hunt a lot and got my son a o/u in 20 gauge. This was done for a number of different reason but the biggest being when we are walking through the woods the gun can be open and visibly seen at a distance that the gun is unloaded. I picked up a CZ, 20 gauge with 24' barrels and 13' stock price was around $750 from Buds. The guns balances and shoots well.
With an O/U or pump you can buy quality shotgun shells with reduced recoil (these probably won't cycle in an auto) I really like the shells made by RST Shells They are a mail order company that sell direct.
Notice how much shorter his gun is...

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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by LouisianaChessie on 7/29/13 at 11:23 am to Carson123987
Well I just got trolled. Thought it was a slow pitch fastball

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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by Geauxtiga on 7/29/13 at 11:23 am to LouisianaChessie
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Than what? a pump?
And crack barrels, and my Browning A-5's. A lot of dad's get those for first guns, too.
Personally, I wouldn't get a pump for an 11 year old. Why give him extra to deal with when shooting?


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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt on 7/29/13 at 11:24 am to Chicken
Something you can easily get a full sized replacement stock for after he outgrows the youth model
I'm an 870 fan. It all depends on your budget though. 870 express youth models are very cheap. On the other side of the coin you can get him an extremely nice O/U
Set a dollar amount and you'll get some more accurate suggestions.

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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by oleyeller on 7/29/13 at 11:25 am to wickowick
would definitely get both of you benelli nova 12 ga
i have a couple in 12 and 20ga and they shoot every time? rarely have to clean them and its easy to clean when you do. and they will eat any shells.

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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by bapple on 7/29/13 at 11:25 am to Chicken
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- 12 or 20 gauge, and why?

If he is recoil-shy, stick with 20 gauge. But I will tell you that 12 gauge shells will be easier to find and you will be able to find more variety in them in most places.
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- Over/Under, Side by side, pump, automatic?

A semi auto will have the least felt recoil since some of the energy is transferred into the bolt to chamber the next shell. But he could probably handle a 20 gauge pump just fine. Same goes for an O/U or SxS.
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- what manufacturer?

I think the Remington 870 is the perfect pump but some people are anti-Remington as of lately.
For a semi auto, Benelli and Beretta know what's up.
EDIT: Forgot to mention the Mossberg 930 or Winchester SX3. Both are good semi auto shotties.
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- would probably need youth model for him, regular for me

Well, depending on your preferences for YOUR gun, it will probably vary in what he wants. If you want a simple, affordable pump 12 gauge, A Remington 870 or Mossberg 500/590 are hard to beat.
But if you prefer semi auto, like I said, take a look at Benelli or Beretta.


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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by Flair Chops on 7/29/13 at 11:25 am to Chicken
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How big is he? I'd suggest 12ga if he can handle it because he will outgrow a 20ga within a year or two
pump
Remington 870 or Benelli Nova
hat and i share the same sentiment

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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by Polar Pop on 7/29/13 at 11:25 am to wickowick
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walking through the woods the gun can be open and visibly seen at a distance that the gun is unloaded

#1 reason why my kid will have an o/u.
Ithaca makes great youth model guns as Carson mentioned. One of my first was a semi-auto youth model 20 ga.

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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by The Last Coco on 7/29/13 at 11:26 am to Chicken
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Chicken

Budget?
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- 12 or 20 gauge, and why?

12 if he can handle it. As previously said, he will outgrow a 20 in short order and will need to upgrade to a 12 if he continues to hunt.
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- Over/Under, Side by side, pump, automatic?

For versatility, an auto or a pump. Depends on budget. If pump, Rem 870 or Benelli Nova are the standards. A BPS (Browning pump) is a great choice too.
For auto, stick to the 3 B's: Browning, Beretta and Benelli if you can swing it (looking at over $1k). That being said the Rem 1187 is a great deal at approx. $700 for an auto.
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- would probably need youth model for him, regular for me

The youth model Rem 870 in a 20ga is a wonderful starter shotgun, and once he outgrows it, the small size is handy for home defense purposes.

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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by LouisianaChessie on 7/29/13 at 11:27 am to Geauxtiga
I was just comparing recoil. But to answer your question my kids first shotgun will be a pump. Makes them slow down and make their shots count more. If you give a kid an automatic you better be it rich to afford the shells that little bastard is going to burn

re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by Palo Gaucho on 7/29/13 at 11:27 am to Chicken
If he can handle a 12, go with gas operated auto. The higher end guns are all nice and each has some pros and cons. Go with whichever feels/points the best for him. a gas gun will have less felt recoil than the inertia system. If he isn't ready for a 12 go with a 20 gauge pump, that should get him by for a years until he's ready for a 12

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re: What shotgun should I get for my 11 year old son?Posted by stevengtiger on 7/29/13 at 11:28 am to Chicken
I have a 12 year old and he shoots my old remington 20 gauge pump pretty well. He is fairly tall for his age but the gun fit him well when he was 11. I think starting him with a pump with teach more about the guns inner mechanics and will give him more of an appreciation for semi-auto down the road.

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If you are a true shotgun enthusiast, then you probably know that Beretta is one of the best manufacturers of quality shotguns.

Whether you prefer well-designed pieces with incredible detail or budget guns that offer you the best value for your money, Beretta has got you covered with their wide selection of shotguns.

They have a full catalog of guns for every purpose including waterfowl hunting, personal defense, clay target shooting, and law enforcement. Since there are so many Beretta shotguns out there that look the same, you might mistake one for another.

But don’t worry, we’ve gone through them and picked out the top five for you. All you have to do is read and pick your favorite.

Top 5 Beretta Shotguns

With all Beretta has to offer, it was hard to whittle it down to five, but we did it, and here they are, in no particular order.

1. Beretta A400 Xplor Unico

The Beretta A400 Xplor Unico is a gas operated semi-automatic shotgun appeared on the market in 2009. It uses a unique operating system known as the Blink, which features a small, gas-efficient piston.

The A400 Xplor Unico boasts the ability to shoot any shell, including the ultra-heavy 3.5-inch magnums. Even better, you don’t need to adjust it every time you want to shoot a different shell.

Regarding appearance, the A400 Xplor Unico sports a laser checkered exterior that’s enforced by a very strong aluminum alloy. It comes in blue, green, camo-clad, black, or bronze colors. It’s price between $1,450 and $1,550.

2. Silver Pigeon I Sporting

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Like a true Beretta gun, the Silver Pigeon I Sporting comes with perfect trim lines and outstanding pointing qualities. Compared to other more expensive offerings in Beretta’s 680 series, the Silver Pigeon I is more reasonably priced and only lacks a few decorative features.

It delivers a solid action that locks up nicely even after hundreds of rounds, and this is probably why it’s so popular with target shooters and hunters.

It also has great looks, courtesy of the engraved scroll and the American walnut-like wood that complements its silver receiver. The Silver Pigeon costs between $2,100 and $2,200.

3. Beretta DT 11

The Beretta DT 11 is a clay target shooting shotgun that has won numerous world titles.

It features a heavier and more rugged action than its predecessor, the Beretta DT 10. The DT 11’s barrels are Beretta’s patented “steelium” alloy that is very durable.

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Thanks to its persistently tapering bore, shooters can now use less choke without experiencing any changes in their results.

To make maintenance and replacement of worn out parts easier, Beretta designed the DT 11 with rugged crossbolt lock-ups, detachable trunnion barrel pivots, and a replaceable trigger.

The price for a DT 11 runs higher than the other shotguns on our list, priced between $8,600 and $11,000.

4. Beretta A400 Xcel

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Famously dubbed “the Blue Gun,” the Beretta A400 Xcel is a popular choice among staunch clay sporting shooters who prefer semi-automatic shotguns. This masterpiece is easy to maintain and can serve you for a long time before it needs cleaning.

Generally, in the world of semi-auto shotguns, no piece is malfunction-free. However, the A400 Xcel is darned close to perfection because it rarely fails to fire.

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Moreover, its recoil is as soft as it can get, thanks to the perfect combination of a gas-operated feature and the voluntary “Kick-Off” recoil reducer.

The A400 Xcel comes with a balance magazine cap, which allows you to add or reduce the shotgun’s weight for a more balanced shooting experience. It’s also fitted with stock shims that allow you to adjust the stock fit of your gun to your liking.

The A400 Xcel costs around $1,600 to $2,700.

5. A400 Xtreme Max 5

The A400 Xtreme Max 5 is a well-rounded shotgun that can be for multiple challenges. It’s powerful, comfortable, compact, and reliability. The Max 5 can also shoot any 12-gauge ammo, from 24 to 64-gram rounds.

For durability, all the internal parts of the A400 Xtreme Max 5 come with various rust-proof coatings. The trigger, slide, and carrier are coated with anti-glare treatment, while the barrel bore has a chrome coating. The receiver is also anodized aluminum for maximum corrosion resistance.

In terms of performance, the Max 5 doesn’t disappoint. It features a micro-core for a smooth and soft shooting experience. It’s also light and easy to carry around and has the Berretta’s Blink technology for its gas-operated mechanism. And, the gun’s B-lock cap system offers an instant lock — you only need to rotate the cap 60-degrees.

The A400 Xtreme Max 5 will cost you between $1,900 and $2,000.

There You Have the Best Beretta Shotguns

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As with most guns, different shotguns suit different people and purposes. As a rule of thumb, always consider what you intend to use the shotgun for before buying it. That will help you choose what to prioritize concerning gauge, action, balance, weight, and finish.

If you are not well versed with what terms like action and gauge, have an expert explain them to you before you whip out your wallet. And take care in handling your newly found favorite shotgun.