madge998 Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Hi guys was wondering what gun to go for as a 1st gun for 15 year old girl, Prefer 12 gauge instead of 20 G Any ideas please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spurs 14 Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Hi , get along to as many dealers as you can and get your hands on different shotguns , it is really a case of finding one to fit and you feel comfortable with , weight, feel ,length etc , my daughter comes clay shooting with me on occasions and I’ve an ata sporter which fits her and she shoots well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker570 Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 (edited) As above as it is such a personal thing, we are not all built the same. If your concerned about recoil then an semi auto may be the way to go but get about and let her try a few.. Edited March 15, 2020 by Walker570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westley Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Whatever gun you decide upon and from wherever it may be, see if you can try it, with the option to return it if it is not suitable. Better still, book a lesson at a shooting ground with a gun shop on site. IF, you intend to just shoot clays, then a semi automatic, preferably gas operated, could be an option. Remember whatever make you choose, if they offer a 'Field' version, it is usually between 1/2 and 1 lbs. lighter. I really would seek the help of a qualified Instructor and be guided by whatever they think you can handle. Also stick with lighter load ammunition until you feel confident to want to move up. Contact BASC and ask when they are doing a 'young shots' day in your area and see if you can attend that. Every little helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmboy91 Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 My missus is quite short and uses a full size 687, until she had a play with my affinity and has now decided she wants one in the compact form. Only way to know is as has been said, go out and handle and if possible shoot as many as you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madge998 Posted March 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 She had a taster session today and loved it, she was using a 20G with comb raiser fitted. Will book a few lessons for her as i'm in no rush to buy as yet and yes she will be having lessons at gun club with gun room, Thanks for replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazycooker Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Browning 525 liberty light in 12.b Monte Carlo stock about 6lb with 21/24 g shells sorted my wife loves hers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUNKS Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Just don't do it because very soon she will out shoot you and you will wish you had never bought her a gun. Seen it happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTaylor91 Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 My other half used a left handed kofs 12g, very light. It’s also for sale......where in the country are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehb102 Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 Gun doesn't matter so much but put ££ into fitting and refitting every six months. Also a decent recoil pad and an adjustable comb. I know lots of women who shoot with guns designed for women and they love them but then if I had spent that much on a new sporter I'd love it too, on principle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alycidon Posted March 29, 2020 Report Share Posted March 29, 2020 On 15/03/2020 at 18:10, madge998 said: She had a taster session today and loved it, she was using a 20G with comb raiser fitted. Will book a few lessons for her as i'm in no rush to buy as yet and yes she will be having lessons at gun club with gun room, Thanks for replies Thats sound thinking, when you do come to buy 20 would be better as its lighter and she has nowhere near your strength to move it around, so will tire easily. One other point, once she has decided she likes it and wants to keep it have the toe of the stock rounded. Girls/ladies are a different shape there to us blokes and the toe will dig into her chest and become painfull unless removed and rounded off; A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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