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There is something about a straight-gripped side by side in 28 gauge that just feels right in the hand, and the TriStar Bristol nails that feeling without the four-figure-plus price tag of the classic doubles it takes after. The receiver, trigger guard, and top lever wear a rich case colored finish set off by a gold TriStar inlay, and the select Turkish walnut English stock carries an oil finish with clean, tight checkering. It looks like an heirloom gun, but it is built to be carried and hunted.
Here is the detail that matters most: TriStar builds each Bristol on a steel frame sized to its gauge, so this 28 is not a set of skinny barrels bolted to a 12 gauge action. The result is a trim boxlock that weighs in around 5.25 pounds, which makes all the difference on a long day chasing quail, grouse, or chukar in rough country. The 28 inch barrels are chrome lined inside for easy cleanup and corrosion resistance, blued outside, and topped with a low rib and brass bead that your eye picks up naturally when a bird flushes.
Auto ejectors kick spent hulls clear so reloads are quick when the covey gets up twice. A single selective trigger and top tang safety with barrel selector let you pick your choke on the fly, and the five included flush-mount tubes (Skeet, IC, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full) use the common Beretta Mobil thread pattern, so aftermarket options are everywhere. The 2.75 inch chambers handle the full range of 28 gauge field and target loads.
This is a natural upland gun first, but the soft-shooting 28 gauge and open choke options make it a genuinely fun clays gun too, whether you are shooting skeet or just tossing birds off the back porch. TriStar backs it with a 5 year warranty, which is reassuring on a double at this level. If you have been wanting a classic side by side without draining the safe fund, the Bristol makes a strong case for itself.
The 28 gauge Bristol has 2.75 inch chambers, which is standard for the gauge. That covers the full range of 28 gauge target and upland field loads on the shelf. The chrome-lined chambers and barrels also make cleanup quick after a day of shooting.
Yes. The Bristol uses the Beretta Mobil choke pattern, one of the most common thread systems out there, so aftermarket tubes are widely available. It ships with five flush-mount chokes (Skeet, IC, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full), which covers most hunting and clays situations right out of the box.
It runs right around 5.25 pounds because TriStar builds each Bristol on a steel frame scaled to its gauge rather than dropping small barrels on a big action. That light weight and the straight English grip make it a joy to carry all day and quick to the shoulder on flushing birds. It is a natural fit for quail, grouse, woodcock, and pheasant.
This model has automatic ejectors, which kick fired hulls clear of the chambers when you break the action open. That makes reloading noticeably faster than a simple extractor gun, which only lifts the shells for you to pull by hand. It is a feature usually found on more expensive doubles, and TriStar backs the gun with a 5 year warranty.
| UPC | 713780380285 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 38028 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Length | 28" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 28 Gauge |
| Capacity | 2 |
| Chokes Included | Full/Improved Cylinder/Improved Mod/Modified/Skeet |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 36.75 |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 10.5 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Tang |
| Shipping Weight | 7.45 |
| Sights | Fiber Optic Front Sight |
| Sights Type | Fixed Sights |
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