r/canadaguns • u/Western_Wish4280 • 16d ago

Buy recommendations Best 1st shotgun recommendation

Hi folks, its time to finally get my hands on my first shotgun.

I have been doing some research and with my knowledge on shotguns being soo little, i must admit i cant really decide on anything ive seen so far.

I mainly want one for "owning one" and maybe waterfowl hunting. Ive pretty much steered clear from shotgun after firing a 12ga slug on one of my coworker's shotty and was left traumatized xD.

Fairly new to shooting, been about 4 months with a PAL. Already got a ruger10/22, tikkat3x in 308win, and the type 56 sks. Must add a shotgun.

TLDR: looking for advice regarding a shotgun purchase. Brand,chambering and action type recommendations for a new shooter.

Thanks all!

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u/berthela 16d ago

My first gun was a Browning BPS. I got it like 7 years ago. I still think it's probably the best pump action ever made. I have an Ithaca also. BPS is expensive and heavy, but it's smooth, accurate, and reliable, and the weight helps with the recoil. For a semi auto, I would probably get a Browning Maxus 2, but I don't own one so I can't personally speak to the quality.