Mr. Slim

santos, not sure what part of NY your from but if you are close to the Pa. border and ever decide to hunt in Pa you might want to look into a pump shotgun. semis are not legal in Pa for deer.

VAhuntr

Nomercy448 has given some great advice. I personally like the Beretta gas driven semi auto's. My 390 has run flawlessly for years. For a pump shotgun, l would not overlook the Browning BPS. IMO, it has a more robust action and better fit/finish than the 870 or Mossberg.

Sheridan

Entry level hunter = entry level gun

Experienced hunter = specialized gun (s)


Go handle a bunch of them to find the one that feels "just" right.

ssantos87

You have all given me some great advice, I reallly appreciate it.

As many suggested since I am a beginner hunter, that I should get a beginner shotgun. That makes a lot of sence. The reason i was thinking about getting the semi-auto was because that was what i have gone skeet shooting with and dove hunting and I did well with it. I did like how it handled as well.

I will do some more research as you all have suggested and let you know what I decide.

Once agin, thank you everyone and can't wait to get more involved in hunting and this forum.