Started my son with a 20 ga Rem 1100 with youth stock. Now it has std wood and still in use.
Gas guns kick less. The 20 ga. 1100 is pretty light. I still think this was about ideal. Swap wood when they grow up.
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the only issue with an auto is making sure it keeps running, and the tendency to empty the mag at birds.
Depending on the boys stature, I'd also look at the remigton 870 youth and the Mossberg 500 youth.
