AKSA Arms S2 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28″ Barrel, Wood Stock

Description

There's something satisfying about a semi-auto that keeps things simple, and that's the whole idea behind the AKSA Arms S2. It runs on an inertia-driven action, the same basic operating system that made certain Italian shotguns famous, which means fewer parts getting dirty and less time scrubbing gas ports after a long day of shooting. Built by AKSA Arms in Turkey and brought stateside by Four Peaks Imports, this version wears a traditional wood stock and forend that give it a classic field gun look without the classic field gun price tag.

What Makes the S2 Tick

The receiver is machined from 7075-T6 billet aluminum with a chrome-plated finish, keeping weight down and corrosion at bay. The 28-inch barrel is drilled 4140 steel, chrome plated inside for easy cleanup, and proof tested at the factory. A vented rib runs the length of it with a red fiber optic bead up front that grabs your eye fast on crossing targets. The 3-inch chamber handles everything from light target loads to heavier hunting shells, and the tube magazine holds five with one more in the chamber. A cross-bolt safety sits right where your trigger finger expects it, and the oversized rubber butt pad takes real sting out of stout loads.

Where the AKSA S2 Earns Its Keep

With a 14.5-inch length of pull and that longer sighting plane, the S2 swings like a proper bird gun. It's a natural fit for dove fields, pheasant hunts, and casual clays, and the included screw-in choke tubes let you tighten or open your pattern to match the day's work. Inertia guns also tend to run cleaner and lighter than gas-operated designs, so the S2 stays lively in the hands through a full afternoon of shooting. Four Peaks backs it with factory service support here in the US, which is worth knowing when you're looking at an imported shotgun. For the money, it's a lot of walnut and steel doing exactly what a field semi-auto should do.