Go to a match in your area talk to folks most will let you try out their guns and see what yo like before you start buying.
Welcome to the most fun you can have with your clothes on.
Randy
Luckily, I ended up with my great grandfathers Parker 8 gauge. It has a custom 4-1/4" chamber. We have always treated our firearms with great care so it is in really great shape despite having a myriad of rounds through it.
I only have a limited number of 4-1/4" brass shells but, since it is no longer legal for cranes, ducks and geese, that's no problem
I used to take it to a match once in a while along with my two original .41 Long Colt Thunderers as a joke but haven't done that for a few years.
PaleWolf and Driftwood, If we can't get the cowboys to refer to the Original Vaquero correctly, (It's NOT an Old Model Vaquero) how do you expect them to get magazine vs clip, cylinder vs chamber, cartridge vs bullet, etc correct???