I wanted a low cost shotgun for squirrel hunting. Previously I had used a Sears brand 20 guage single shot. Passed that one on to my son, and so had to find something for myself if I wanted to hunt with him. Anyway, I bought a new H&R 20 guage Pardner a couple of weeks ago , and I think it's a nice shotgun. Prices seem to have gone up a bit on them from what Ive been reading. It cost $149, but still seems like a decent gun for the money. The shop had a used 12 guage Pardner that looked to be in good shape for only $100, but I wanted a new 20. Hoping to spend tomorrow morning in the woods shooting some squirrels with it.