Harrington and Richardson New England 20 Gauge Blue/Black Shotgun

A: 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

A: 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

A: 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.

A: Of the two I recommend the maverick 88 which is a Budget Mossberg 500. the Mossberg/maverick reliability and the availability of aftermarket accessories tip the scale for me. Also I know that if I have a issue I can get parts for the Maverick/Mossberg

A: I would also say the Maverick 88. Great gun i actually just picked one up. Buds just dropped the price on one i have been watching.

A: Hi Stuart, I agree with Randy and Joel on the Maverick. However, If you don't hunt and want a fun/defense shotgun, I would recommend something with much better handling and shorter barrel. The majority of "Defense" Shotguns have 18.5 to 20" barrels. I would recommend : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_2108/products_id/97945/Stevens+320SEC+20GA+18.5+PG+BEAD or even better this with "Ghost ring Sights" : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/97946

A: Hi Stuart, Of the two I recommend the maverick 88 which is a Budget Mossberg 500. the Mossberg/maverick reliability and the availability of aftermarket accessories tip the scale for me. Also I know that if I have a issue I can get parts for the Maverick/Mossberg

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A: I agree with Randy P. on the Mossberg 500. Very simple to operate for a first time shotgun owner. I used this model in the military and really liked it. It's a real workhorse.

A: Oops...I agree with Steve P.

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A: Of the two I recommend the maverick 88 which is a Budget Mossberg 500. the Mossberg/maverick reliability and the availability of aftermarket accessories tip the scale for me. Also I know that if I have a issue I can get parts for the Maverick/Mossberg

A: H&R website says the magazine capacity is 5. I am sure that is with 2 3/4" shells. So with 1 in the chamber, that would make 6. Probably only 4 of the 3" shells in the magazine.

A: Joseph, the H&R has a 5 round tube magazine and will hold 5 + 1 (6 rounds total) with a shell in the chamber. Don't forget too plug for hunting if required in your State. Cheers and stay safe!

A: its a 5 +1 capacity

A: it comes with a Modified choke tube it uses the Winchester/Browning/Mossberg invector (not invector plus) chokes H & R 1871/N.E.F. 20 gauge: interchanges with Trulock's Win-Brn-Moss style

A: Robert, it includes (1) screw-in Modified choke. Winchester/Browning/Mossberg invector or Trulock's Win-Brn-Moss style chokes are compatible. Cheers and stay safe!

A: one choke it comes with a Modified choke tube it uses the Winchester/Browning/Mossberg invector (not invector plus) chokes H & R 1871/N.E.F. 20 gauge: interchanges with Trulock's Win-Brn-Moss style