Description
There's a reason single shot .410s keep ending up under Christmas trees and in the back seats of farm trucks. They're simple, light, and they teach good habits, since you get one shell and you learn to make it count. The TR Imports Sidekick takes that classic formula and adds the stuff people usually bolt on later: a Picatinny rail machined into the receiver, three interchangeable choke tubes, and in this package, a Konus Nuclear 1×22 dot sight already included so you're not shopping for an optic afterward.
Why the Sidekick Package Makes Sense for New and Small Frame Hunters
The compact camo synthetic stock is sized for younger hunters and smaller framed adults, with a length of pull that runs 13.5 to 14.5 inches so the gun can grow a bit as its owner does. At roughly four and a half pounds, it carries easy on long walks to the squirrel woods, and the mild recoil of a .410 with a 3 inch chamber keeps first trips to the range fun instead of punishing. The break action design is about as straightforward as shotguns get, which makes it easy to check, easy to load, and easy to teach with.
What the Konus Nuclear Red Dot Brings to the Table
The included Konus Nuclear 1×22 runs a 3 MOA dot you can switch between red and green with multiple brightness settings, so it works in dim timber at first light or full sun over a dove field. It mounts right to the receiver rail, offers unlimited eye relief, and it's built waterproof and fogproof, so a drizzly morning won't shut it down. For a new hunter, a dot sight is a real advantage. Put the dot on the target, keep both eyes open, and squeeze.
Chokes and Setup on the Sidekick .410
You get improved cylinder, modified, and full tubes in the common Mobil thread pattern, which covers everything from close flushing birds to tighter head shots on small game. There's also a fiber optic front sight on the barrel if you'd rather run it without the optic. All told, this is a complete starter rig, not just a bare gun.
Key Specifications
- Model: Sidekick w/Konus Nuclear Red Dot Package
- Manufacturer: TR Imports
- Manufacturer Part Number: TH3624YAC-PKG
- UPC: 812052026163
- Gauge: .410 Bore
- Chamber: 3 inch
- Action: Break Action Single Shot
- Capacity: 1 Round
- Barrel Length: 24 inches
- Stock: Compact Camo Synthetic
- Length of Pull: 13.5 in / 14.5 in
- Choke Tubes: Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full (Mobil pattern)
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front, Picatinny Rail on Receiver
- Included Optic: Konus Nuclear 1×22 Red/Green Dot, 3 MOA
- Weight: 4 lbs 8 oz
- Shipping Weight: 5.6 lbs
What’s Included
- TR Imports Sidekick .410 single shot shotgun
- Konus Nuclear 1×22 red/green dot sight
- 3 interchangeable choke tubes (Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TR Imports Sidekick a good first shotgun for a young hunter?
It's one of the better setups out there for exactly that. The break action is simple to operate and easy to verify safe, the .410 has very light recoil, and the compact stock fits smaller frames. The included red dot also makes aiming more intuitive for someone just learning.
What kind of red dot comes with this Sidekick package?
It ships with the Konus Nuclear 1×22, which runs a 3 MOA dot you can switch between red and green illumination with adjustable brightness levels. It's waterproof and fogproof, runs on a common CR2032 battery, and mounts straight onto the Picatinny rail built into the Sidekick's receiver.
What choke tubes does the Sidekick .410 use?
This package includes improved cylinder, modified, and full tubes in the widely used Mobil thread pattern. That covers most small game, clays, and tighter pattern work, and since Mobil is a common pattern, aftermarket tubes like extended turkey chokes are easy to find.
Can I shoot both 2.5 inch and 3 inch shells in this shotgun?
Yes. The Sidekick has a 3 inch chamber, so it handles both standard 2.5 inch and 3 inch .410 shells. The shorter shells are a nice low recoil option for practice and new users, while 3 inch loads give you more payload for hunting.





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