Description
There is something about a side by side that an over/under just cannot match, and the TriStar Phoenix leans into that classic feel without the classic price tag. The receiver is true steel with a case colored finish and precision laser engraved detail, set off by blued 28 inch barrels and a select Turkish walnut stock in a high gloss finish with crisp checkering. Between the English style straight grip and the color case hardening, this is a gun that looks like it belongs in a canvas and leather case, not a plastic one.
What the Phoenix SxS Brings to the Field
Underneath the good looks, the Phoenix is set up as a practical working gun. The 28 inch barrels are chrome lined for easy cleanup and long service life, and the 3 inch chambers handle 2-3/4 inch shells just as happily. A single selective trigger keeps things simple, while the top tang safety doubles as your barrel selector, so switching between chokes on a flushing bird is quick and natural. At around 6.9 pounds, it carries well through a long morning of walking hedgerows but still has enough weight up front to keep your swing smooth on crossing targets.
Choke Flexibility Built In
TriStar includes five Beretta Mobil pattern choke tubes with the Phoenix: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. That covers everything from close flushing quail over a pointer to late season pheasants that get up wild, plus a casual round of skeet or sporting clays on the weekend. The brass bead front sight keeps the sight picture traditional and uncluttered.
A Field Grade Double Worth a Look
Side by sides with real steel frames, Turkish walnut, and case colored receivers usually cost a lot more than this one does. TriStar backs the Phoenix with a 5 year warranty, which says something about how they build them. If you have been wanting a proper double gun for the uplands without draining the savings account, this 12 gauge deserves a spot on your short list.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TriStar Arms
- Model: Phoenix
- MPN: 38002
- UPC: 713780380025
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Action: Side-by-Side, Break Action
- Barrel Length: 28" Chrome Lined
- Chamber: 3" (accepts 2-3/4" shells)
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Receiver: Steel, Case Colored with Laser Engraving
- Barrel Finish: Blued
- Stock: Select Turkish Walnut, High Gloss, English Straight Grip
- Trigger: Single Selective
- Safety: Top Tang with Barrel Selector
- Sights: Brass Bead Front
- Weight: 6.9 lbs
What’s Included
- TriStar Phoenix SxS 12 Gauge Shotgun
- 5 Beretta Mobil Choke Tubes (Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full)
- Owner's Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What choke tubes does the TriStar Phoenix SxS use?
The Phoenix ships with five interchangeable choke tubes in the Beretta Mobil pattern: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. That thread pattern is one of the most common on the market, so finding aftermarket tubes down the road is easy. Between the five included chokes, you are covered for everything from skeet distances to long pheasant flushes.
Can the Phoenix shoot 2-3/4 inch shells?
Yes. The chambers are cut for 3 inch shells, and any break action shotgun with 3 inch chambers will run 2-3/4 inch loads without issue. Most upland and clays shooting is done with 2-3/4 inch shells anyway, and lighter loads are a lot more pleasant in a 6.9 pound double.
Does the TriStar Phoenix have one trigger or two?
It has a single selective trigger, so one trigger fires both barrels in sequence. The barrel selector is built into the top tang safety, letting you choose which barrel and choke fires first. That is handy in the field when you want a tighter or more open pattern on the first shot.
Is the TriStar Phoenix a good gun for upland hunting?
It is built for exactly that. The straight English grip and 6.9 pound weight make it comfortable to carry all day, and the 28 inch chrome lined barrels give it a smooth, steady swing on flushing birds. With five chokes included, you can pattern it for quail, grouse, pheasant, or a round of clays in the off season. TriStar also backs it with a 5 year warranty.





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