In a word, yes. In fact, a gas-driven 20-gauge is probably the best option for a new or young shooter. Most inexperienced shooters will be comfortable carrying a 20-gauge because it’s lighter than a 12. A gas gun will make recoil a non-issue if you keep payloads to 1- or ⅞-ounce. This allows the shooter to practice longer and more often, but also makes it easier to stay on the gun when firing multiple rounds. Heavy recoil and muzzle jump require all shooters to recover and reposition their cheek to the stock. Experienced shooters do it quickly without a second thought. But it can be a challenge for newbies to accept that recoil and move to the next target, especially if they are smaller in stature.