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J.P. Sauer & Sohn has been building firearms since 1751, which means they didn't rush into the semi-auto shotgun market without doing their homework. For the SL5 series, they partnered with Italian maker Breda — the same house behind some of the most respected inertia actions in the business — and the result is a shotgun that feels purpose-built rather than pieced together. The SL5 XT is the all-black, all-weather variant: a 12 gauge chambered for 3" shells with a 28" chrome-lined, stepped-rib barrel sitting on a lightweight aluminum receiver. It holds 4 rounds in the tube plus one in the chamber, and the action cycles everything from 2-3/4" field loads up to 3" magnums without a gas system adjustment in sight.
The heart of this gun is the inertia-driven action, and it's worth understanding why that matters. When you fire, the bolt compresses an inertia spring, which then drives the bolt rearward to eject the spent hull and feed the next round. Fewer moving parts than a gas gun means less to clean and less that can go wrong in the field. It's the same operating principle that made Benelli famous, and Breda was doing it long before that. Like any inertia gun, the SL5 XT does its best work with loads at 1-1/8 oz or heavier — running light 1 oz target loads is not ideal until the action is fully broken in. Sauer recommends approximately 200 rounds to reach peak reliability, which is standard for the platform.
The black polymer stock isn't just a budget choice — it's genuinely practical. The soft-touch coating keeps the gun from slipping in wet hands, and the stock shrugs off moisture and dirt without a second thought. Sauer's ErgoFit shim system lets you dial in cast and drop for either hand, so fit isn't a guessing game. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics, and an LPA fiber optic front sight on the stepped rib handles target acquisition for iron-sight use. Controls include a crossbolt safety, an oversized bolt handle, and a cartridge drop lever — all the basics are covered and easy to reach. Quick-detach sling swivels come installed and pop off with a button press when you don't need them cluttering your view.
The SL5 XT ships with five flush chokes covering the full range from Cylinder to Full, plus an ABS hard case, and the whole package is backed by a 10-year factory warranty. That kind of coverage is rare in this segment and says a lot about what Sauer expects from the gun long-term.
The SL5 XT ships with five flush-mount chokes ranging from Cylinder to Full, and they are Benelli Crio Plus compatible. This is a widely available thread pattern, so finding additional aftermarket choke options is straightforward. Always confirm thread compatibility before purchasing third-party chokes.
Yes, and this is standard for inertia-driven shotguns. Sauer recommends running at least 200 rounds through the gun with loads at 1-1/8 oz or heavier to achieve consistent reliability across all ammunition types. Lighter 1 oz target loads may not have enough recoil energy to fully cycle the action until the gun is properly broken in. Once past the break-in, the action is known for smooth, dependable cycling.
It works well for both. The included ErgoFit shim system lets you adjust cast and drop to suit your dominant side, and the neutral out-of-the-box fit tends to work for a wide range of body types without any changes at all. The controls — crossbolt safety, bolt release, and cartridge drop lever — are all accessible from standard shooting positions regardless of handedness.
Yes. The chrome-lined barrel on the SL5 XT has been proofed for steel shot loads, making it suitable for waterfowl hunting where lead is not permitted. When shooting steel, you should use no tighter than an Improved Cylinder or Modified choke to avoid pressure issues — this applies to any shotgun, not just the SL5 XT.
The SL5 series is manufactured in Italy by Breda, a company with deep roots in inertia shotgun development, and imported into the U.S. by Blaser USA under the J.P. Sauer & Sohn brand. Breda handles all the machined steel and aluminum components as well as the barrel production. It's a legitimate European-made shotgun, not a budget import dressed up with a premium badge.
Yes, the receiver is drilled and tapped for optics right out of the box. This makes it easy to add a red dot or compact scope without any gunsmithing. The LPA fiber optic front bead on the stepped rib handles iron-sight shooting in the meantime, and it's a solid sight picture for wing shooting and clay work.
| UPC | 810496023984 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | SASA12328BLK |
| Shipping Weight | 9.5 |
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