Description
Browning built the Citori CX for folks who want one over under that can do it all, and the CX Composite pushes that idea even further. Introduced as a 2026 SHOT Show Special, this version swaps traditional walnut for a black composite stock and forearm with rubber overmolding at the vertical grip and palm swell, so you keep a sure hold when the weather turns ugly or your palms get sweaty in the summer heat. Underneath it all is the same Citori action that has earned its reputation since 1973: a transverse mounted, full width tapered locking bolt, full width hinge pin, hammer ejectors, and chrome lined chambers built to swallow round after round for decades.
Why the Citori CX Composite Works for Clays and Birds
The 60/40 point of impact is the heart of the crossover concept. It prints high enough to float rising trap targets, but flat enough that you can still crush crossers on the sporting course or drop a flushing rooster. The 32 inch lightweight barrels give you a long, smooth sighting plane and steady swing without feeling like a boat anchor, and the whole package comes in around 7.8 pounds. Total Barrel Dynamics, including back boring and Vector Pro lengthened forcing cones, helps tighten patterns and take some sting out of recoil, with the Inflex II recoil pad soaking up the rest. Three extended Midas Grade choke tubes in Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder cover everything from 16 yard trap to close flushing quail.
Fit It to You, Not the Other Way Around
The adjustable comb is a big deal at this price point. Raise or lower it until your eye sits right down the rib behind the ivory front bead, and you get consistent alignment every single mount. The Three Position Trigger lets you shift the trigger shoe fore and aft to dial in your finger placement, so a wide range of hand sizes can get comfortable. Between the fit adjustments, the tough synthetic furniture, and 3 inch chambers, this is a Citori you can shoot a full clays league with on Saturday and carry through wet cattails on Sunday.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Browning
- Model: Citori CX Composite
- MPN: 018422302
- UPC: 023614868897
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 inch
- Action: Break Action Over Under
- Barrel Length: 32 inches
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Weight: Approx. 7.8 lbs
- Stock: Black composite with rubber overmolded grip panels
- Comb: Adjustable
- Recoil Pad: Inflex II
- Choke System: Invector-Plus
- Chokes Included: Extended Midas Grade Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder
- Front Sight: Ivory Bead
What’s Included
- Browning Citori CX Composite over under shotgun
- Three extended Midas Grade choke tubes (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder)
- Three Position Trigger with one trigger shoe
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Citori CX Composite and the standard Citori CX?
The action, barrels, and crossover 60/40 point of impact are the same as the walnut stocked CX. The Composite version trades the wood for a black synthetic stock and forearm with rubber overmolding at the grip and palm swell, plus an adjustable comb. That makes it more weather resistant and easier to fit to your face, which is handy if the gun will pull double duty in the field.
Is the Browning Citori CX Composite good for trap, skeet, and sporting clays?
Yes, that is exactly what the CX line was designed for. The 60/40 point of impact splits the difference between a dedicated trap gun and a flat shooting field gun, so it handles all three clay games well. The 32 inch barrels give a long sighting plane and smooth swing that sporting clays and trap regulars tend to appreciate.
Can I shoot steel shot through the Citori CX Composite?
Yes, the barrels are rated for steel shot performance, so it works fine for waterfowl with non-toxic loads. Just follow the standard practice of running steel through the more open chokes like the Improved Cylinder or Modified tubes rather than the Full. The chrome plated chambers also add corrosion resistance, which helps when hunting in wet conditions.
What choke tubes does the Citori CX Composite use?
It uses Browning's Invector-Plus choke system, and three extended Midas Grade tubes come in the box: Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder. That trio covers most clay games and upland hunting right out of the gate. Invector-Plus tubes are widely available if you want to add more constrictions later.




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