Description
There is something about a side by side that an over/under just can't replicate, and the TriStar Bristol Silver captures that old world feel without the old world price tag. The receiver is true steel with a nickel finish, dressed up with precision laser engraving and 24K gold inlay along the bottom. Set that against blued 28 inch barrels and an oil finished select Turkish walnut stock, and you have a double gun that looks like it costs a whole lot more than it does.
A 20 Gauge Bristol That Carries Like a Dream
At 6.4 pounds, this 20 gauge Bristol is the kind of gun you can tote through grouse cover or behind a pointer all afternoon without your arms complaining. The 3 inch chambers give you flexibility from light target loads to heavier field ammo, and the chrome lined barrels and chambers shrug off wear and clean up fast. A single selective trigger and tang mounted safety with barrel selector let you choose your choke pairing on the fly, and automatic ejectors kick spent hulls clear so reloads are quick when the birds are moving.
Five Chokes Make the Bristol SxS a Do-It-All Double
TriStar ships this one with five Beretta Mobil pattern choke tubes: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. That covers everything from close flushing quail to longer passing shots, and since the Mobil pattern is so common, aftermarket options are everywhere. A brass bead front sight keeps the sight picture traditional and uncluttered, just the way a double gun should be.
TriStar backs the Bristol with a 5 year warranty, which is reassuring on a gun you plan to hunt hard. Whether this is your first side by side or an addition to a growing double gun habit, the Bristol Silver delivers the walnut and engraving experience at a working hunter's level. It is a field gun first, but it cleans up nice enough for the sporting clays course too.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TriStar Arms
- Model: Bristol Silver SxS
- Manufacturer Part Number: 38120
- UPC: 713780381206
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Action: Side by Side, Break Action
- Barrel Length: 28 in, Chrome Lined, Blued
- Chamber: 3 in
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Receiver: Steel, Nickel Finish, Laser Engraved with 24K Gold Inlay
- Stock: Select Turkish Walnut, Oil Finish
- Trigger: Single Selective
- Safety: Top Tang Selective Safety with Barrel Selector
- Ejectors: Automatic
- Front Sight: Brass Bead
- Weight: 6.4 lbs
What’s Included
- TriStar Bristol Silver SxS 20 Gauge Shotgun
- 5 Beretta Mobil Style Choke Tubes (Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full)
- Owner's Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What choke tubes does the TriStar Bristol SxS use?
The Bristol comes with five Beretta Mobil pattern choke tubes: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. The Mobil thread pattern is one of the most common on the market, so finding extended or specialty tubes down the road is easy. That range of constrictions covers upland hunting, clays, and longer field shots right out of the box.
Can the Bristol 20 gauge shoot both 2 3/4 inch and 3 inch shells?
Yes. The 20 gauge Bristol has 3 inch chambers, so it handles both 2 3/4 inch and 3 inch shells. The chambers and barrels are chrome lined, which adds durability and makes cleanup easier after a long day of shooting.
Does the TriStar Bristol have ejectors or extractors?
This model has automatic ejectors, which kick fired hulls clear of the chambers when you break the action open. Unfired shells are simply lifted for easy removal by hand. Ejectors are a feature usually found on pricier doubles, and they make a real difference when you need a fast reload in the field.
How heavy is the Bristol SxS and is it comfortable for all-day hunts?
The 20 gauge Bristol weighs right around 6.4 pounds, which is light enough for long walks through upland cover without feeling whippy on the swing. The 28 inch barrels help it balance nicely between the hands. It is a genuinely comfortable carry gun for pheasant, quail, and grouse country.



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