I bought the PA-08 youth 20 gauge for my wife. It is a beautiful gun, the finish is very nice on both the wood and metal. It has not been shot yet so I can't comment on it that way. The action is very smooth. We have cycled and dry fired with snap caps.
The gun is compact and lightweight. I believe the receiver is aluminum. I do expect it to recoil a bit, but 20 gauge isn't too bad. I have an old Ithaca 37 20 gauge. That gun is fairly light and shoots very nice.
Without much instruction, my wife can shoulder and aim, swing the weatherby easily. Not so with the Ithaca.