Small hands deserve a real shotgun, not a toy, and the Condor Compact answers that. This one is chambered in .410 bore, with 22" barrels and a walnut stock, and it holds two rounds.

The Condor is an over-under, so you get two barrels stacked in one frame. Two shots, two chokes, no pump or action to learn. A compact stock and short barrels make the gun easy for a young hunter or a smaller adult to shoulder. The .410 is also the gentlest shotshell for recoil, so it suits a youth who is still learning to hold a gun.

Be honest about what the .410 does. It carries a small shot charge, so it is best for close shots at doves, rabbits, and clays. It rewards a shooter who can place a pattern well, and it is not an easy gun for a complete beginner on moving targets. Many experienced shooters pick it as a challenge.

Walnut looks nice and handles damp well enough if you keep it oiled. Stoeger sells its doubles at a friendly price.

New. It ships to a North Carolina FFL dealer for pickup and the background check.