Description
There is a lot to like about a 20 gauge over/under that does not weigh you down, and that is exactly where the Charles Daly 202A Compact earns its keep. Built by Chiappa Firearms, this break action pairs an engraved silver aluminum receiver with 26-inch chrome-lined barrels and a vent rib, keeping the whole package light enough to carry through a long day of upland hunting without your arms complaining. The dog scene engraving on the receiver gives it a classic field gun look that punches above its class.
Sized Right, Built Simple
The Compact version of the 202A is scaled for smaller-framed hunters, newer wing shooters, and anyone who just prefers a trimmer fit. The checkered walnut stock and forend feel good in hand, and the single selective trigger with mechanical reset lets you pick which barrel fires first without any fuss. A manual tang safety sits right where your thumb expects it, and extractors lift spent hulls clear so you can pluck them out and pocket them instead of chasing ejected shells through the grass.
Five Chokes and a Fiber Optic Bead
Versatility is the real story here. The 202A ships with five Mobil-pattern choke tubes, Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full, so you can set up tight for late-season pheasant or open things up for close skeet targets. The 3-inch chambers handle everything from light target loads to heavier hunting shells, and the fixed fiber optic front sight pulls your eye down the rib fast when a bird flushes.
Why the 202A Compact Makes Sense
A double gun in 20 gauge is one of the most pleasant ways to shoot, with softer recoil than a 12 and plenty of pattern for doves, quail, grouse, and clays. This one delivers the classic over/under experience, real walnut, engraved receiver, and two barrels ready with different chokes, in a package that will not slow you down in the field. For a first over/under, a youth gun that will not get outgrown too fast, or a light-carrying grouse gun, the 202A Compact covers a lot of ground.
Key Specifications
- Model: 202A Compact
- Manufacturer Part Number: 930.331
- UPC: 8053800945042
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 inch
- Action: Over/Under Break Action
- Barrel Length: 26 inches, chrome-lined with vent rib
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Receiver: Engraved silver aluminum
- Stock and Forend: Checkered walnut
- Trigger: Single selective, mechanical reset
- Extraction: Extractors
- Front Sight: Fixed fiber optic
- Safety: Manual tang safety
- Chokes Included: SK, IC, M, IM, F (Mobil choke thread)
- Weight: 6.85 lbs
What’s Included
- Charles Daly 202A Compact 20 gauge over/under shotgun
- Five choke tubes (Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Charles Daly 202A Compact best suited for?
The Compact version is scaled down for smaller-framed hunters, youth getting into wing shooting, and anyone who prefers a shorter, lighter-handling gun. Between the aluminum receiver and 20 gauge chambering, it carries and swings easily. That said, plenty of full-sized folks pick one up simply because a light 20 gauge double is a joy in the field.
What choke tubes come with the 202A, and what thread pattern do they use?
It ships with five tubes: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. They use the common Mobil choke thread pattern, so replacement and aftermarket tubes are easy to find. That range covers everything from close skeet work to tighter late-season hunting shots.
Does the Charles Daly 202A have ejectors or extractors?
This model uses extractors, which lift spent shells out of the chambers so you can remove them by hand rather than flinging them onto the ground. A lot of hunters and clays folks prefer this since it makes saving your hulls simple. It also keeps the action a bit simpler mechanically.
Can the 202A Compact handle 3-inch 20 gauge shells?
Yes, both barrels are chambered for 3-inch shells, so it will run everything from light 2-3/4 inch target loads up to heavier 3-inch hunting loads. Keep in mind that with a lighter aluminum-framed gun, stout magnum loads will produce more felt recoil, so many owners stick to standard field loads for high-volume days.




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