I bought a Browning Citori youth model O/U for my son when he was about 8 years old. It is a 20ga. with 24" barrels, straight stock, screw in chokes, and weighs about 6 Lbs. I had to cut the stock about 1" but saved it for adding back as needed. It proved to be a great gun for him to learn on. He used it to shoot clays and hunt with until he was about 12 years old. He downed a lot of clays and pheasants with it. Now at 15 he has been using my old mint condition Browning 20ga. For his birthday this year I gave the gun to him to keep. He is a good shot at the range and in the field and I am very proud of how he handles a gun in either situation. Glad to hear another young boy is joining our ranks.

Bill G.