trevor, it seems everyone thinks you are going to use this for defense, can you confirm? But if you want to use it for clays, of any type, and want something inexpensive, then maybe a used semi would be better. After shooting alot of clays a 12 guage pump may bang you up. Smyrna Sporting Goods has a good selection of used semi's, such as the Remington 1100, 12 guage $350-500......However, as home defense, I agree a pump with a shorter barrel would be best.