Is the 20 gauge really that much tamer with recoil than the 12 gauge with low recoil rounds? Seems to me the heavier 12 gauge will absorb more recoil. The low recoil round helps too. We like the 6 round 12 gauge and don't really want to switch to a 5 rnd 20 gauge if recoil can be roughly equal. Home defense, wife with arthritis. Thoughts?

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Is the 20 gauge really that much tamer with recoil than the 12 gauge with low recoil rounds? Seems to me the heavier 12 gauge will absorb more recoil. The  low recoil round helps too. We like the 6 round 12 gauge and don't really want to switch to a 5 rnd 20 gauge if recoil can be roughly equal. Home defense, wife with arthritis. Thoughts?

Michael W. · Answer

Brett, The recoil on the 20 ga is noticeably less then low recoil 12 ga recoil. There is no comparison between 20 ga and 12 ga. Yes the 20 ga is noticeably tamer then low recoil 12 ga.

James G. · Answer

Brett, no Sir. The 12ga is heavier and the 20ga is proportionately smaller receiver/frame and felt recoil difference will not be as different as most folks think. I would go with the 12ga for the increased effectiveness and use a recoil decelerator pad. https://www.budsgunshop.com/product_info.php/products_id/92727/limbsaver+10552+airtech+slip-on+recoil+pad+large+black

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