Bought my first gun at 13. Just happened to be a lc Smith fw12. 35 bucks hard earned priming tobacco. Shot my first doves that labor day weekend. Learned quick 3dram ounce and an eighth killed on both ends. One box of shells for two birds and a black and blue shoulder. But man was I hooked! Still have it (cracked stock and all) Now shoot a Silver Hawk or Reilly hammer gun. Seven eights oz 1200 much more to my liking. Also have my granddad's lc fw 12 he bought new in 1939 of course I cherish it the most even with the 13" stock. (I'm 6'3") lots of good times and memories.