Quote Originally Posted by mikedudley17 View Post
We looked at an 870 today, it was only 329$ and the guy was telling us how universal it is. We almost sprung on the spot right there but decided we would keep looking. Now that somebody outside a gun shop has said the same thing, we will prolly keep it on top of our list. It felt comfortable too. They only had the 12 ga in stock.

We also looked at a Citori (sp) for ****s n giggles and looked seriously at a stoeger side by side. All 12 ga. We wish we could afford the Citori.
The citori is made by Browning. a great gun, but kinda like a BMW of guns, very expensive. Usually not a first gun, and not one you want to take out everyday and shoot. It's not a daily driver so to speak.

You will not be sorry with the 870.

I would definately get a 12 ga. first. It is way more versatile. you can shoot really lite loads all the way to hi-brass and magnums. Shells hold more shot so it is a bigger pattern and easier to hit the clays. Shells are cheap and easy to find.