The twenty-gauge shotgun is the Goldilocks gauge. Not too big, but not too small. Many first-time gun buyers are picking a twenty gauge as their first shotgun for the same reasons that it is loved by sportsmen, it gets the job done without heavy recoil. So what is the best 20 gauge pump shotgun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are a large number of twenty-gauge shotguns available on the market today. Very few of these models, if any, are lemons to be avoided. So, which one to buy? I\u2019ll give my top choice, plus a couple of runners-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Available as the Express, Wingmaster, or Special Purpose, this workhorse has been America\u2019s shotgun since 1950. With over ten million<\/a> produced, it is the best-selling shotgun of all time. The 870 has a steel receiver, interchangeable barrels, and a host of aftermarket accessories available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I have used 870\u2019s in 12, 16, and 20 gauge since I was ten years old, and while I have experience with other makes and models, the Remington 870 feels the best in my hands and the most intuitive for me to use. The disassembly is easy, remove the barrel, pop out the trigger pins, pull the trigger assembly, and then pull out the bolt and carrier. The video below is a little bit more detailed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n