[swpa19]

Lot of good information here. Basically it comes down to the fact that this is going to be your first weapon. Im in agreement with most here. Basic is best, and your primary purpose of your shotgun should determine what types of accessories you want to incorporate with your weapon. Unless you plan to spend a lot of time at Vandalia Ohio, I cant see the need for a long barrel, as was previousely stated here. Ive shot many Grouse, Pheasant and Turkey with the ole Rem 870 Wingmaster. It was also my first Trap Gun. The 870 along with the Mossberg 500 provides excellent basic platforms for anything you might want to incorporate. A lot of the accessories can be found on the web at various online auction sites. These are just my humble opinions. Then again, I started my hunting experiences with a Winchester Model 1897.