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This question is one of the great conundrums in the firearms world. If this was a Midway USA advert, Larry would be telling us we need a shotgun for each use (I do like his ads, but I don't have his money!) You are getting solid advice and agree going to a place like Mid-Valley clays to rent guns and where you can shoot trap, skeet, 5-stand and sporting all in one place is an advantage.
I shoot an 870 Trap gun (it's and 870 with a Monte Carlo stock so my head sits higher...but it's just an 870). When I shot in Cali two & three weeks ago at competitions I had the only or one of the few pump guns from what I could tell out of about 120 shooters. I just love shooting 870's. I must have had six shooters complement me on my gun...and they were holding Krieghoffs and other high end guns. One commented that his favorite gun to shoot was his old 870 and we should all be shooting them...and he was holding a $10,000 gun. Might I shoot a little better with nicely fitted single barrel trap gun? Yes, but just enjoy the feel of shooting this gun. Have a 3200 as well (O/U) that I shoot on occasion. Use my 870 field gun for sporting as to me this is bird hunting practice and fun, no comps for me.
My point is shoot what works for you, not what others think you should be shooting, especially if you are not going to specialize and want to enjoy multiple sports.
I shoot an 870 Trap gun (it's and 870 with a Monte Carlo stock so my head sits higher...but it's just an 870). When I shot in Cali two & three weeks ago at competitions I had the only or one of the few pump guns from what I could tell out of about 120 shooters. I just love shooting 870's. I must have had six shooters complement me on my gun...and they were holding Krieghoffs and other high end guns. One commented that his favorite gun to shoot was his old 870 and we should all be shooting them...and he was holding a $10,000 gun. Might I shoot a little better with nicely fitted single barrel trap gun? Yes, but just enjoy the feel of shooting this gun. Have a 3200 as well (O/U) that I shoot on occasion. Use my 870 field gun for sporting as to me this is bird hunting practice and fun, no comps for me.
My point is shoot what works for you, not what others think you should be shooting, especially if you are not going to specialize and want to enjoy multiple sports.