I was in Gander Mountain this afternoon and wandered by a rack of those 20 gauge 870 youth models. They looked like they’d be pretty manageable to me, and by manageable I mean something that I could use as a “fighting” shotgun.
After trying to wrap my tiny mitts* around four 12 gauge shells and shove them into magazine tube I got to thinking that I might have better luck with the same feat in a 20 gauge. It’s something I’d definitely like to try if I ever get the chance.
*: I’ve got hands that are identical in size to a petite 5’2″ girl I went to high school with and can generally fit them into women’s size gloves when I’ve tried to. Try not to read anything into that last statement. It’s just an observation.
