Description
There is something about a short-barreled side by side that just feels right the moment you shoulder it. The Charles Daly 500 Coach in 20 gauge keeps that old stagecoach-gun character alive while adding the practical touches you want in a modern break action. Twenty-inch barrels keep the whole package at 37 inches overall, so it swings fast in tight quarters and stows easily in a truck, cabin, or behind-the-door corner. The 3-inch chambers give you plenty of flexibility on shell selection, and the 20 gauge chambering means recoil stays friendly enough for smaller-framed folks or long practice sessions.
What Sets the 500 Coach Apart
Plenty of budget coach guns come with fixed cylinder bores and call it a day. This one ships with three screw-in choke tubes, Cylinder, Improved Modified, and Full, and the barrels are threaded for the widely used Beretta/Benelli Mobil pattern, so finding additional constrictions later is simple. A single selective trigger with a mechanical reset fires both barrels without relying on recoil to set the second pull, and the extractor lifts hulls clear for a quick reload. A manual safety, brass bead up front, and sling studs round out the working-gun features.
Walnut Where It Counts
The checkered walnut pistol-grip stock and matching forend give the 500 Coach a look that plastic-stocked doubles just cannot match, and the matte black metalwork keeps glare down and upkeep easy. A soft rubber recoil pad takes the edge off stouter loads, and a pad spacer is included so you can fine-tune length of pull to fit your build.
Where the Charles Daly Coach Gun Earns Its Keep
This is a natural pick for cowboy action matches, close-cover bird hunting, pest control around the property, or simply keeping a dependable two-shot double handy. It comes with the choke wrench and a case, so it is ready to run right out of the box. Simple, quick handling, and easy on the shoulder, that is a hard combination to beat in a double gun.
Key Specifications
- Model: 500 Coach
- Manufacturer: Charles Daly (Chiappa)
- MPN: 930391
- UPC: 8053800947756
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 in
- Action: Break Action Side by Side
- Barrel Length: 20 in
- Overall Length: 37 in
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Trigger: Single Selective, Mechanical Reset
- Choke System: Beretta/Benelli Mobil Threaded
- Chokes Included: Cylinder, Improved Modified, Full
- Stock: Checkered Walnut, Pistol Grip
- Sights: Fixed Bead
- Safety: Manual
What’s Included
- Charles Daly 500 Coach side-by-side shotgun
- Three choke tubes (Cylinder, Improved Modified, Full)
- Choke tube wrench
- Recoil pad spacer
- Case
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Charles Daly 500 Coach come with choke tubes?
Yes, it ships with three tubes: Cylinder, Improved Modified, and Full, along with a choke wrench. The barrels are threaded for the Beretta/Benelli Mobil pattern, which is one of the most common systems out there, so picking up other constrictions down the road is easy.
Does the 500 Coach have one trigger or two?
This model uses a single selective trigger with a mechanical reset. That means the second barrel fires on the second trigger pull regardless of recoil, which matters with light target loads that sometimes fail to reset an inertia-style trigger. It also keeps your hand position consistent between shots.
Does it have ejectors or extractors?
The 500 Coach uses an extractor, which lifts spent shells partway out of the chambers when you break the action open so you can pluck them out by hand. Some cowboy action rules and many field users prefer extractors since your empties stay with the gun instead of flying off into the grass.
Is a 20 gauge coach gun a reasonable choice for home defense?
It can be. The 20-inch barrels and 37-inch overall length make it quick to maneuver indoors, and 20 gauge buckshot or heavy field loads carry serious authority with less recoil than a 12 gauge. The trade-off is two-shot capacity, so pattern your chosen load with the Cylinder choke and practice fast reloads with the break action.




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