My son has outgrown his youth shotgun. I am looking at buying him a semi auto for his birthday. I would like this gun to last him until he moves out of my house (he is 15 now). I won't mention brands because that isn't relevant to my question.
I am contemplating either a 24 inch barrel or a 26. I myself own a 26 inch in semi auto because of the way we hunt. We do not hunt ducks or waterfowl at all. We hunt Pheasant, grouse and turkey in the spring. For those siturations I really like the shorter barrel of my 26 inch. My son right now is only 5 ft. 4 and 120 lbs.
My local gun dealer has a nice price on a top shelf semi auto but it is in 24 inch.
Do you guys think I will be giving up much if I buy it for him?
I am contemplating either a 24 inch barrel or a 26. I myself own a 26 inch in semi auto because of the way we hunt. We do not hunt ducks or waterfowl at all. We hunt Pheasant, grouse and turkey in the spring. For those siturations I really like the shorter barrel of my 26 inch. My son right now is only 5 ft. 4 and 120 lbs.
My local gun dealer has a nice price on a top shelf semi auto but it is in 24 inch.
Do you guys think I will be giving up much if I buy it for him?
