I am 100% disabled vet with both shoulders operated on and looking for ONE reliable soft shooting 12ga for skeet, trap and sporting clays. Does this unicorn exist?

My main hunting shotguns are a 20 O/U and 16 SXS and for waterfowl and turkey SBE1 but no 3 1/2 inch stuff. Looking at a semiauto but not spooled up on current models and looking thru here, it seems someone has major heartburn with about everything made.

Local shoots only, no longer in the competition game.

Budget is $1500 or less is ideal but open.

thanks

First, thank you for your service.
About any semi auto will likely be easier on the shoulder. Brand would be the one you can hit the best with. Any chance you could try one or three at a local club? Most folks are more that happy to let you shoot their guns.
Best of luck to you sir.

The Beretta A400 is what you want. I don’t care for them, but the Kick off system may fit the bill and help with recoil. They are very reliable with minor maintenance. I’m not a Beretta or nothing guy, but this is the best choice.

Beretta is the best semiauto. A400 if you can afford it. A300 sporting is also very good and is under $1000.

P.S. it’s great you are still shooting. Thanks for your service.

This the only way to go.

She will really like the Beretta A400.

I just got one and I think it is a great gun.

If you can find one, a Remington 1100 Competition Synthetic.