A 20g is smaller than a 12g, I don’t understand how a 12 is going to control kick more?
Edit: Google says heavier gun=less kick with a similar payload. I typically only use 2.5in shells in my 20 and yea it still kicks like a horse. I don’t own a 12g but figured bigger round=more kick, but there’s more to it than that, including how choked the barrel is and mine is full choke
Yes it is. So are the guns themselves. What my family experienced is that the larger 12 ga reduced the recoil a lot more than the smaller 20 ga gun. I suggest you shoot 2 mossbergs (one that’s 20ga and then one that’s 12ga) and see for yourself.
Also of note is that there are greater ammo options for a 12ga.
I’m not an expert however, I literally just got into guns a year ago after I asked myself what would Picard do, and I realized he would be armed.
All of my firearms have been inherited/gifts, I’m not hot on purchasing more. The shotgun is a 20g single, great for birds and some asshole coming up the walk. After that it’s a 10/22 with 5 10rnd mags and a 25. I know I know .22lr isn’t a lot. I’m banking on them being dissuaded from continuing by the knowledge that I can put a lot of metal down range for a few minutes if need be.
This is not my experience. The 12ga shotguns control the recoil a lot more and although they weigh a bit more, are easier for smaller people to shoot.
Ofcourse, if you are going to buy something you should try to rent it at a range and try it first. Only buy something you are comfortable with.
I decided on a Beretta a300
A 20g is smaller than a 12g, I don’t understand how a 12 is going to control kick more?
Edit: Google says heavier gun=less kick with a similar payload. I typically only use 2.5in shells in my 20 and yea it still kicks like a horse. I don’t own a 12g but figured bigger round=more kick, but there’s more to it than that, including how choked the barrel is and mine is full choke
Yes it is. So are the guns themselves. What my family experienced is that the larger 12 ga reduced the recoil a lot more than the smaller 20 ga gun. I suggest you shoot 2 mossbergs (one that’s 20ga and then one that’s 12ga) and see for yourself.
Also of note is that there are greater ammo options for a 12ga.
I’m not an expert however, I literally just got into guns a year ago after I asked myself what would Picard do, and I realized he would be armed.
Picard would be armed.
All of my firearms have been inherited/gifts, I’m not hot on purchasing more. The shotgun is a 20g single, great for birds and some asshole coming up the walk. After that it’s a 10/22 with 5 10rnd mags and a 25. I know I know .22lr isn’t a lot. I’m banking on them being dissuaded from continuing by the knowledge that I can put a lot of metal down range for a few minutes if need be.