MR. BROWN Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 I will begin by saying I have zero experience with semi autos ... My wife is very petite in statue ( 5" nothing and 104 lbs ) The little darling has always had a hankering to join me in my chosen 'sport' of sporting clays, but has struggled in handling the few guns tried, ( all of which have been U/Os ) regarding weight and recoil. The last attempt at finding something manageable, had me buying a Rizzini 'Teen 20' - a gun specifically designed for youths / persons of small statue .... It belted the living daylights from her ! A few of the local blokes who should know about this, say the a recoil operated semi is the way to go and one who is very experienced with semis said the Beretta A400 light is definitely worth a try. So, here in Oz gaining approval to buy a semi is like applying for Sainthood. The redtape is onerous but not insurmountable, IF we are on the right track. Does anyone have experience with similar issues that I describe and also with the gun mentioned. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 I personally would persist with an o/u. The recoil issues your wife has had is likely to be related to poor mount and stance. Trying a 21gm load would also help a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 Buy a 20b and use smeller cartridges? Or even a 28b? There are plenty of good shots with those calibres and they’re probably good fun to shoot too. Your wife is what, 8 stone? You could even get a semi auto 20 with reduced loads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted February 13, 2018 Report Share Posted February 13, 2018 armsan 20g tips the scales at around 6lb,gas operated tho,,and very cheap to but if available in oz,get the 26 in barrel also,stock is only around 14 1/4 in, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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