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There's something about a straight grip side by side that just feels right in the uplands, and the TriStar Bristol nails that classic look without the classic price tag. The case colored steel receiver shows off swirls of blues, browns, and grays that pair beautifully with the oil finished select Turkish walnut, and the English style stock keeps the lines slim and traditional. A gold TriStar inlay on the bottom of the action is the only embellishment, which is exactly how a gun like this should be dressed.
Underneath the good looks is a boxlock action built on a true one piece steel frame, so this is a working gun, not a wall hanger. The 28 inch chrome lined barrels wear 3 inch chambers and finish out at a handy 6.74 pounds, with the balance sitting just ahead of the action for a smooth, stable swing. You get automatic ejectors that kick empties clear for fast reloads, a single selective mechanical trigger that fires the second barrel even if the first shell doesn't go off, and a top tang safety with a built in barrel selector. The brass bead up front keeps the sight picture clean and traditional.
Five flush mount Beretta Mobil style choke tubes come in the box, covering Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. That spread lets one gun handle early season birds over dogs, dove fields, and a casual round of skeet without missing a beat. Length of pull runs about 14.5 inches with a half inch rubber recoil pad that takes the sting out of a full day of shooting, and the checkering on the wrist and slender forend is crisp without being overdone.
Double guns with this kind of fit and finish usually cost a lot more, which is why the Bristol has built such a loyal following since it launched. Backed by TriStar's 5 year warranty, it's a side by side you can hunt hard, shoot often, and still feel good pulling out of the case in front of your buddies.
Yes, five flush mount Beretta Mobil pattern choke tubes ship with the gun: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full, plus a wrench. Since they use the common Beretta Mobil thread pattern, aftermarket and extended tubes are easy to find if you want more options down the road.
This model uses a single selective trigger rather than double triggers. It's a mechanical trigger, so the second barrel fires without needing recoil from the first shot to set it. The barrel selector is built into the top tang safety, letting you choose which barrel fires first with a quick flick of the thumb.
The Bristol is manufactured in Turkey and imported by TriStar Arms out of Kansas City. Turkish gunmakers have built a strong reputation for quality double guns at fair prices, and TriStar backs the Bristol with a 5 year warranty for extra peace of mind.
It really is a do-both gun. At 6.74 pounds it carries comfortably on long walks for pheasant or grouse, and the five included chokes let you tighten or open patterns for anything from skeet to late season roosters. The manual safety, unlike the automatic safeties on many doubles, also makes it convenient for a day on the clays course.
| UPC | 713780380124 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 38012 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Length | 28" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Capacity | 2 |
| Length | 36.75 |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 10.5 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Shipping Weight | 8.8 |
| Sights | Fiber Optic Front Sight |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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