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The 16 gauge has always been the sweet spot for upland hunters, and the TriStar Cypher X makes a strong case for bringing it back into your rotation. The X version of the Cypher swaps the standard steel receiver for lightweight aluminum, trimming roughly half a pound off an already handy gun. That matters a lot more than you'd think around mile four of a pheasant hunt, when a heavier double starts feeling like a fence post. This one stays quick to the shoulder all day.
The 28 inch barrels are chrome lined for easy cleaning and long-term durability, topped with a vent rib and a fiber optic front sight that pulls your eye right where it needs to be in low light or heavy cover. Automatic ejectors kick spent hulls clear so reloads are fast when birds are getting up in bunches, and the single selective trigger lets you pick your barrel order from the top tang, where the safety also lives. Everything falls under your thumb naturally, whether you shoot right or left handed.
TriStar dressed the Cypher X in checkered Turkish walnut on both the stock and forend, and the wood on these guns punches above what you'd expect at this level. A recoil pad and sling swivel studs round out the field-ready setup. You also get five extended, color-coded choke tubes covering Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full, plus a wrench and storage box. That spread handles everything from close-flushing quail to late-season roosters and a casual round of clays between hunts.
TriStar backs the Cypher X with a five-year mechanical warranty, which says something about their confidence in the platform. If you've been hunting for a light, good-looking over/under in a gauge that splits the difference just right, this one deserves a spot in the gun rack. The 16 doesn't get enough love these days, and guns like this are exactly why it should.
The main difference is the receiver material. The standard Cypher uses a steel receiver while the Cypher X uses lightweight aluminum, shaving roughly half a pound in the same gauge. If you carry your gun more than you shoot it, like most upland hunters do, the X is the one to grab.
It ships with five extended, color-coded tubes: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full, along with a wrench and storage box. The threading follows the Beretta Mobil pattern. If you plan to run aftermarket tubes, it's worth confirming fit with the choke maker before ordering.
That's exactly what it's built for. The 16 gauge hits harder than a 20 without the bulk of a 12, and the aluminum receiver keeps the gun light for long days in the field. Add auto ejectors, a fiber optic front sight, and 28 inch barrels that swing nicely, and you've got a legitimate pheasant and quail gun.
Yes, TriStar backs the Cypher X with a five-year mechanical warranty. TriStar is based in Kansas City and handles service stateside, so you're not dealing with an overseas runaround if anything ever needs attention.
| UPC | 713780331720 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 33172 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Shotgun |
| Barrel Length | 28" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 16 Gauge |
| Capacity | 2 |
| Chokes Included | F,IC,IM,M,SK Extended |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 31.5 |
| Package Height | 3.0 |
| Package Width | 10.0 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Tang |
| Shipping Weight | 8.9 |
| Sights | Fiber Optic Front |
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