HDAV wrote:Gun likely to be 12g S/S for forseable unless i get seduced in the meantime, if i can find somewhere to regularly shoot i fancy a moderated pump 3" .410 for some reason
SORRY - Forgot to mention the 'standard' advice regarding the actual shotgun - try before you buy. This is the most important piece of advice, as it's likely to be the most expensive piece of kit. I tried several guns that 'should' have worked for me From Baikal's to Beretta's, and Miroku's, and other's I didn't recognise. I understand, you can learn to compensate for any gun that doesn't fit, but it won't necessarily do a lot for your shooting.
Have fun!