Well said Chris, Thank You, many good points. Don't be in a hurry to spend your money, what's "right" for one "expert" may not be right for you. Get some training with both handgun and shotgun. The training will help you make good choices when buying and make you a better/safer shooter. Take a look at www.frontsight.com. Check with ranges in your area and see if they have classes. Last and not least, you really need to work this out with your family.