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Here's my opinion: I don't believe in "starter" guns unless they are scaled or intended for a kid. He should buy the best he can afford, learn to shoot it, and especially learn to care for it. On the inexpensive side, I'd look at the Browning BPS (pump) line. If the BPS is too much, then the Benelli SuperNova is a great gun (they're about $100 less than the BPS). If he can afford more, one of Browning's, Winchester's, Beretta's or Benelli's semi-auto would be fine. I see no sense in buying a "cheap" gun unless it's going to get stored behind the seat in some pickup or stowed in some boat for occassional, incidental use.


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Of course, he can spend more. But these are relatively inexpensive, but very servicable and reliable guns.

I've owned a number of Remington 870s in the past, and while they functioned fine, some of the blued one tended to rust somewhat quickly after a day or wet, cold hunting. More so that any BPS or Benelli I've ever had. I don't know why but it was hard not to notice.