I want a light weight 20 gauge upland gun - suggestions?

Sounds like from your response that a mossberg 500 crown grade with 26" barrel will do everything you need. Just change the safety with a steel aftermarket one to minimize problems in the field. The 500 is a great gun with a long following. The only time they malfunction is when you are shooting nearly straight up. Then a shell can fall out of the port when you pump the gun. A problem that can be said for other models as well. The 500 also does not have the carrier in the way when loading shells as in the 870 and others. You might consider getting the dual barrel package with bird and buck barrels. rc
 
Wow! I see that the SA-20 is priced between $450 and $550 - way too much for a Mossberg anything. The Franchi at $700 is looking better and better :)
 
steeven09 said:
i need to buys guns but cant ........ any suggestions to buy o good quality gun
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Greetings, steeven09 and welcome aboard,
I'm not quite sure what you're asking. Are your firearms purchases hindered by financial or legal problems? You might get a better response if you start a fresh thread with a specific question.
 
I got my SA20 NEW for $380 OTD It has been flawless for over 500 rds so far. All I have used it for is TRAP at the 16 yd lne, but no problems. It is Turkish made, but a clone of a Beretta 3XX series. They make a 26" version and a 28" version. I have the 28" version and I like it. Recoil (or lack of) is wonderful! You should be able to get for under $400 I would think. Suggested retail is an unreal figure! If your local Walmart handle firearms still, ask them if they can order it......most of them will. Good luck!
 
Dang it Totaldla, now you've got me wanting a light 20 ga. I really want an over/under but I'm too cheap to pay for a good one and two snobbish to buy a crappy on. I'll probably wind up with a SxS. You can still find those for less than $300 if you shop around.
 
I'm relatively sure the SA20 is a repackaged CZ 720 which is a repackaged??? Huglu or some such Turkish shotgun. CZ dropped import and I believe mossberg picked them up. My CZ has parkerized finish and nice walnut stock. Was about $400, half the price of the Berettas, Brownings etc I had been looking at. I'm not crazy about the trigger group on my CZ but overall the gun has shot reliably and handles pretty well. The trigger is not on par with even a 500 and it's difficult to pop the trigger group in and out. They are respectable entry level guns but you do get what you pay for in cost cutting. I think the model 500 pump is a bit better made gun. rc
 
RC - I'd be all over the DeHaan 20GA then for upland.

One - a sxs is just so 'right' for upland game.

Two - I have seen and shot several examples of these in O/U and SXS and have been impressed every time. Fit and finish are up there with, IMO anyone's gun in this price range and better than most (again in this price range).

I'm a strange one, though - I'll take a pump or double over an auto loader any day. That said I do like the AL-48. Sometimes a gun just has a 'sweet spot' or fits you exceptionally well. For me - that '48 is one such piece.
 
I want to thank everyone for their suggestions. This exercise has been eye-opening for me. There are a number of lightweight (true 20ga frame) shotguns available at various price points.

What I found most interesting is how often this question gets posted on the various forums. Obviously there are a lot of guys that go through this search process every year.

Well I have enough info - I just need to figure out how much money I want to part with. Take care.
 
steeven09 said:
i need to buys guns but cant ........ any suggestions to buy o good quality gun
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...huh?

Anyway. I am glad I found this thread because I am looking for the same type of gun as totaldla. I've been thinking about it and researching and I've narrowed it down to either a new SA-20 or a used AL48 in 20 gauge. I did handle a SA-20 in-store and I liked it, but I have yet to find an AL48 to get my hands on.

totaldla: If you don't mind, when you do make a decision, could you update us? Especially if you buy a SA 20, I'd like to know what you think of it!
 
Do a search on the CZ forum for the CZ720. I believe S&W also was importing these as the 720. rc
 
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