Description
There is something refreshing about a shotgun that does one thing and does it well. The Rock Island Armory Tradition is a classic break action single shot chambered in .410 bore with a 3 inch chamber, so it handles everything from light 2.5 inch field loads up to full-power 3 inch shells. The 20 inch contoured barrel keeps the whole package at just over 36 inches long and right around 5 pounds, which means it carries all day without wearing you out and swings fast on close-flushing birds or garden pests.
Why the Tradition Single Shot Still Makes Sense
The design here is about as proven as it gets. Break the action open, drop in a shell, close it up, and cock the exposed hammer when you are ready. That manual hammer acts as your safety, and it forces a deliberate pace that makes this a favorite for teaching new shooters good habits. With the soft-shooting .410 bore and the light overall weight, it is a natural first shotgun for a young hunter, and the included butt pads let you set up two different lengths of pull so the gun can grow with them.
Built to Take a Beating
Rock Island kept the materials practical. The barrel wears a black Parkerized finish that shrugs off weather, the receiver has a silver anodized look that dresses it up a bit, and the synthetic stock carries a woodgrain finish that gives you classic style without babying real wood. A simple bead up front is all the sighting you need for pest control, small game, and casual clays. Armscor backs the whole thing with a limited lifetime warranty, which says a lot for a gun at this end of the market.
Where the RIA TK-104 Earns Its Keep
This is the shotgun that lives behind the barn door, rides in the truck, or comes out when the grandkids visit. Snakes in the chicken coop, squirrels in the timber, rabbits on a winter walk, or a first afternoon busting clays, the Tradition covers all of it with zero fuss and almost nothing to break.
Key Specifications
- Model: Tradition Single Shot
- Manufacturer: Armscor / Rock Island Armory
- Manufacturer Part Number: TK-104
- UPC: 812285025391
- Gauge: .410 Bore
- Chamber: 3 inch
- Action: Single Shot, Break Open
- Capacity: 1 Round
- Barrel Length: 20 inch, Contoured
- Barrel Finish: Black Parkerized
- Receiver Finish: Silver Anodized
- Stock: Synthetic with Woodgrain Finish
- Sights: Front Bead, Fixed
- Safety: Rebounding Hammer
- Overall Length: 36.6 inches
- Weight: Approximately 5.2 lbs
What’s Included
- Rock Island Armory Tradition TK-104 single shot shotgun
- Two butt pads for two different lengths of pull
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Rock Island Tradition TK-104 shoot 2.5 inch .410 shells?
Yes. The 3 inch chamber handles both 2.5 inch and 3 inch .410 bore shells, so you can run light field loads for pests and small game or step up to 3 inch magnum loads when you want more payload. That flexibility is one of the nicest things about a 3 inch chambered .410.
Is this a good first shotgun for a youth or new shooter?
It is one of the better options out there for that job. The .410 bore has very mild recoil, the gun weighs right around 5 pounds, and the single shot break action keeps everything simple and deliberate. The included butt pads let you shorten the length of pull for smaller frames, then extend it as the shooter grows.
Does the Tradition single shot have a safety?
It uses a rebounding exposed hammer rather than a traditional button or tang safety. The gun only fires when you deliberately cock the hammer and pull the trigger, which is part of what makes this style of shotgun such a solid training tool. Between shots, the design keeps operation slow and intentional.
What kind of warranty does Rock Island Armory put on the TK-104?
Armscor and Rock Island Armory back their firearms with a limited lifetime warranty covering the gun and its parts for their intended use. Normal wear, abuse, and unauthorized modifications are excluded, which is standard across the industry. For a budget-friendly single shot, that coverage adds real peace of mind.





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