Both are all of 5 foot nothin . I have an 1100 that they like to try and shoot but it is just to big for them both . I was thinking maybe a 20 gauge but not sure what make , but nothing is set in stone . Anyone care to make a recommendation? Thanks.

Well, assuming you're not blessed with lots of extra funds, the simple answer is to get a 20 ga 1100 and saw the stock off to fit. It is easy to do this on the express models too, but you'll have to glue a wooden block in the to hold the recoil pads. I've got one girl left who might shoot it or I'd send you the 20 ga 1100 stock I did for my now larger son that way when he was about 10.

I believe there are various "youth" models, including 1100s, that might work, but you can find used 1100 20s pretty reasonable and make them fit.

1+ on that.

A 20ga 1100 may just be the best starter gun for anyone due to its low felt recoil.

Good luck.

If you poke around on Gunbroker you'll find Beretta 3901's in 20 Gauge with a synthetic stock that is adjustable for length of pull.

Usually around $600,

Here's one,

Beretta NRA Model 3901 20 Gauge Auto Shotgun

The Beretta 20 ga. semi is what I train the females on, user friendly and very soft shooting. They have happy experiences with it.

Mine will function 3/4 oz reloads which cuts recoil and costs a bit more. Pattern very well too.

For that size person the "youth" models might be worth looking at. I don't know how current this list is but there's more selection then some think:

http://www.ocshooters.com/Gen/...g/youth-firearms.htm

My daughter is 17, 5'2" and 120 lbs. She shoots a full size 12 gauge 11-87 for trap. She shoots Rem STS light target loads

Then the stock is too long for her for field use.

Take a look at a Franchi 720. Gas operated, very light, but very little recoil. Have NEVER had a problem, and it kills doves like crazy. There is a sporting model also.

Steve

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Originally posted by Gatogordo:
Then the stock is too long for her for field use.

Maybe, but the point is he doesn't need to be looking at a 20 because of recoil. My daughter has no trouble shooting 200 plus rounds a day.

My wife settled on a 20 gauge Benelli Montefeltro with a 26" barrel. The stock was
shortened to a 131/2" pull with a professionally installed 1" kick-eze pad. Weight is right around 6+ lbs.

My wife no longer hunts as she is 62 years old
and prefers to spend the time with our grand children.

This gun has absolutely no marks on it, no wear and has had less than 3 boxes of shells put through it.

Comes in a factory hard case with wrench and 5 chokes tubes. It can be yours for $850.00 plus shipping.

Just send a PM.

Regards,

Don Slater

Length of pull is important, but be sure to check comb height. Some women need a surprisingly high comb due to narrow face and high cheek bones. Checked out a friend on my Ithaca 37 16ga with short lop and I could fit my fingers between her cheek and the comb when she was lined up. Said she has always had to hold her head off the stock to shoot! I'll be installing adjustable comb hardware this week, and have a feeling it will be tough to get the gun back from her once she tries it out.

You can get a 20 gauge 1100 then put an adjustable stock on it like http://www.midwayusa.com/viewP...productNumber=682751 or if you really don't care what it looks like I've seen some that ar like the AR adjustable stocks, ugly but practical and quick to adjust.