Description
There's a reason the Feather Lightning keeps showing up in the hands of serious upland hunters. Browning took the proven Citori action and paired it with a lightweight alloy receiver, keeping a steel breech face and full-width steel hinge pin where the wear and stress happen. The result is a 20 gauge over/under that weighs in at 5 pounds 15 ounces with 28 inch barrels, which means you can carry it through a full day of pheasant cover or grouse woods without your arms filing a complaint.
Lightning-Style Stock, Grade III/IV Walnut
The Lightning name comes from the rounded pistol grip and matching rounded forearm, a classic profile that puts your hand in the same spot every time you mount the gun. Browning dressed this one up properly with oil-finished Grade III/IV black walnut and cut checkering, and the wood on these tends to draw compliments at the clays course. An Inflex 2 recoil pad caps it off, directing the comb down and away from your face on recoil, which keeps a light gun surprisingly pleasant to shoot.
Citori Feather Lightning Barrel Setup
The 28 inch polished blued barrels get Browning's full Total Barrel Dynamics treatment: back-bored bores, Vector Pro lengthened forcing cones, and the Invector-Plus choke system. Three extended Midas Grade tubes come in the box in Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder, covering everything from tight passing shots to close flushes over a pointing dog. Chrome-plated 3 inch chambers shrug off high volumes of shells and clean up fast, while the ivory front bead and mid-bead give you a clean sight picture down the vent rib.
Built to Outlast the Trends
Underneath the engraving and silver nitride finish is the same transverse-mounted, full-width tapered locking bolt that has made the Citori a multi-generation gun. The single selective trigger and top-tang barrel selector let you pick your first barrel on the fly, and hammer ejectors kick fired hulls clear while lifting unfired shells for easy removal. This is a gun that works as hard on the skeet field as it does in the field, and it looks the part doing both.
Key Specifications
- Model Number (MPN): 018163604
- UPC: 023614736769
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 inch, chrome-plated
- Barrel Length: 28 inches, back-bored with vent rib
- Overall Length: 45 inches
- Weight: 5 lbs 15 oz
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Receiver: Lightweight alloy with steel breech face and hinge pin, engraved
- Stock: Grade III/IV black walnut, lightning-style, oil finish
- Recoil Pad: Inflex 2, Large
- Length of Pull: 14 1/4 inches
- Barrel Finish: Polished Blued
- Choke System: Invector-Plus, extended Midas Grade tubes
- Sights: Ivory front bead with mid-bead
- Safety: Top tang with barrel selector
What’s Included
- Browning Citori Feather Lightning 20 gauge over/under shotgun
- Three extended Midas Grade choke tubes (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- Flat choke tube wrench
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Citori Feather Lightning 20 gauge weigh?
The 28 inch version comes in at 5 pounds 15 ounces, which is remarkably light for an over/under with this much wood and steel where it counts. The alloy receiver saves the weight, while the steel breech face and full-width hinge pin handle the stress of firing. That makes it a favorite for long days of upland walking.
What choke tubes come with the Browning Citori Feather Lightning?
It ships with three black extended Midas Grade choke tubes in Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder, plus a flat choke wrench. The barrels use Browning's Invector-Plus system, so there's a huge aftermarket selection if you want to add a Skeet or Light Modified tube later.
Can the Feather Lightning handle 3 inch shells and steel shot?
Yes, the chambers are 3 inch and chrome-plated for durability and easy cleaning. The back-bored barrels are rated for steel shot performance, so it can pull double duty on ducks with the right choke and load. Just follow the standard guidance of using Modified or more open constrictions with steel.
Is a gun this light rough on recoil at the clays course?
Light guns do transmit more felt recoil, but the Feather Lightning is a 20 gauge and the Inflex 2 pad does a nice job of pulling the comb away from your cheek during the shot. With standard 7/8 or 1 ounce target loads, most people shoot a full round of sporting clays comfortably. The trade-off is a gun that mounts fast and carries like nothing all day.



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