Description
There's a good argument that a 20 gauge pump is one of the smartest home defense picks out there, and the Stevens 320 Security makes that case without draining your wallet. You get serious downrange payload with noticeably less recoil than a 12 gauge, which means faster follow-up shots and a gun that more people in the household can run with confidence. The 18.5 inch barrel keeps the whole package maneuverable in tight spaces, and the 5+1 tube magazine gives you a useful amount of ammo on tap.
What Makes the 320 Security Tick
Under the hood, the 320 borrows proven design elements you'll recognize from classic pump guns. Dual slide bars keep the action running straight and smooth without binding, and the rotary bolt locks up consistently shot after shot. It loads from the bottom and ejects to the right, with an ambidextrous layout that works fine from either shoulder. The 3 inch chamber handles both 2.75 and 3 inch shells, so you can practice with light birdshot and load up with buckshot when it matters. A simple brass bead up front is all the sighting you need at defensive distances, and the cylinder bore throws patterns that make sense for close-range work.
Built for Duty, Priced for Everyone
The black synthetic stock with its full pistol grip gives you solid control and a comfortable, secure hold, and the matte blued carbon steel barrel shrugs off handling wear without a fuss. At roughly 6.7 pounds, it has enough heft to soak up what little recoil the 20 gauge produces. Owners regularly point out how soft this gun shoots, and smaller-framed or recoil-sensitive folks tend to get along with it right away.
Why the Stevens 320 Earns a Spot by the Nightstand
Savage built the 320 line to deliver working-gun reliability without the boutique price tag, and this 20 gauge Security model might be the most practical of the bunch. It's a straightforward, no-drama pump that does its job, whether that's guarding the house, riding in the truck, or turning water jugs into confetti at the range.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Savage Arms (Stevens)
- Model: 320 Security
- MPN: 22438
- UPC: 011356224385
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3" (accepts 2.75" and 3" shells)
- Action: Pump Action
- Capacity: 5+1
- Barrel Length: 18.5"
- Barrel Material: Carbon Steel
- Barrel Finish: Matte Blued
- Choke: Cylinder Bore
- Stock: Black Synthetic with Pistol Grip
- Sights: Bead Front Sight
- Length of Pull: 13.75"
- Weight: 6.7 lbs
What’s Included
- Stevens 320 Security 20 Gauge Pump Shotgun
- Owner's Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Stevens 320 Security shoot 3 inch shells?
Yes. The 320 Security has a 3 inch chamber, so it runs both 2.75 and 3 inch 20 gauge shells. That flexibility lets you practice with cheaper light loads and keep it stocked with buckshot or heavier defensive loads when it's on duty.
Is a 20 gauge like the 320 Security enough for home defense?
Absolutely. A 20 gauge buckshot load delivers plenty of stopping power at typical inside-the-house distances while producing noticeably less recoil than a 12 gauge. That makes it easier to control and quicker on follow-up shots, especially for smaller-framed or recoil-sensitive users.
Does the Stevens 320 Security 20 gauge have a removable choke?
This model has a fixed cylinder bore, which is the standard setup for a defensive shotgun. Cylinder bore throws wider patterns suited to close-range work, and there are no choke tubes to fuss with or lose.
Is the 320 Security good for left-handed use?
It works fine from either shoulder. The gun has an ambidextrous layout with a bottom-loading tube magazine and right-side ejection, and the safety is easy to reach regardless of which hand you shoot with. Lefties get along with it without much adjustment.





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