I have 1 rifle and 4 handguns (2 from Bud's). No shotgun yet. The rifle and two of the handguns are .22LR, the other two handguns are .38 specials so I'm used to little recoil. I was thinking of a Maverick 88 in 12 gauge until I read up on recoil and saw a video that shows a 12 gauge can shoot through walls but a 20 is less likely.

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Randy I. · Answer

It is a good shotgun which you can use to do everything as far as 12ga or 20 ga they will both shoot through the same wall if the shells are the same IE 12g 1 oz #4 shot or 20 ga 1 oz #4 shot

Steve P. · Answer

Great choice. If you want less recoil the 20ga is the way to go. The 12ga has alot of recoil like any 12ga also for the money its a excellent choice since its a Rem 870 knockoff you're saving over $150

James G. · Answer

You will be surprised that the 20 will be slightly lower recoil than the 12 but nearly the same penetration with shot/buck shot loads. 20 gauge slugs may penetrate more due to higher sectional density. 12 or 20 you can use several available low recoil self-defense loads, I would recommend #4 Buckshot whichever you decide to get for the best combination of effectiveness and less penetration.

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