Description
There's something about a side by side that an over-under just can't replicate, and the TriStar Phoenix captures that old-school feel without the old-school price of admission. The case colored receiver with laser engraving and high-gloss select Turkish walnut give it looks that punch well above its class, and here's the detail that matters most: this 20 gauge is built on a true 20 gauge steel frame, not a scaled 12 gauge frame like plenty of budget doubles. That means it carries and swings the way a 20 should, coming in around 6.6 pounds, light enough for all-day walks behind a bird dog.
Phoenix SxS Field Manners
The 28-inch chrome-lined barrels are chambered for 3-inch shells, so you can run everything from light target loads to stouter upland and waterfowl-appropriate ammo. A brass bead front sight rides up front, and the low-profile rib keeps your eye right where it belongs on flushing birds. The single selective trigger paired with the top tang safety lets you pick your barrel on the fly, which is handy when a bird gets up close or hangs out at the edge of range. Extractors lift the spent hulls for easy plucking, a simple setup that keeps you from chasing empties through the grass.
Chokes and Versatility Built Into the TriStar Phoenix
Five Beretta Mobil-pattern choke tubes come in the box: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. That covers quail and grouse in tight cover all the way out to late-season pheasants and a lap around the skeet field. Since the Mobil pattern is one of the most common thread patterns out there, aftermarket options are everywhere if you want something more specialized down the road.
Why the Phoenix 20 Gauge Earns Its Spot in the Safe
Double guns with this level of fit and finish usually cost a lot more, and TriStar backs the Phoenix with a 5-year warranty. Whether it's your first side by side or a lighter companion to a 12 gauge you already love, this one delivers genuine classic-double charm you won't feel guilty about hunting hard.
Key Specifications
- Model: Phoenix SxS
- Manufacturer Part Number: 38004
- UPC: 713780380049
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 in.
- Barrel Length: 28 in., chrome-lined
- Action: Break open, side by side
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Trigger: Single selective
- Receiver Finish: Case colored steel with laser engraving
- Barrel Finish: Blued
- Stock: High-gloss select Turkish walnut
- Sights: Brass bead front
- Safety: Selective top tang
- Weight: 6.6 lbs
- Warranty: TriStar 5-Year Warranty
What’s Included
- TriStar Phoenix SxS 20 gauge shotgun
- 5 Beretta Mobil choke tubes (Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TriStar Phoenix 20 gauge built on a true 20 gauge frame?
Yes, and that's one of its best features. TriStar builds each gauge in the Phoenix line on its own properly sized steel frame rather than dropping 20 gauge barrels onto a 12 gauge receiver. The result is a trimmer, better-balanced gun that weighs around 6.6 pounds and carries nicely on long walks.
Does the Phoenix SxS have ejectors or extractors?
The Phoenix uses extractors, which lift the spent shells so you can pull them out by hand. For upland hunting and casual clays, most folks prefer them anyway since you're not chasing hulls flung into the brush. It's also part of how TriStar keeps this double so affordable.
What choke tubes come with the TriStar Phoenix and can I buy others?
It ships with five Beretta Mobil-pattern tubes: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. That range covers everything from close-flushing quail to longer pheasant shots and clay games. Because the Mobil thread pattern is so common, aftermarket chokes are easy to find if you want extras.
Can the Phoenix 20 gauge handle 3-inch shells?
Yes, the Phoenix is chambered for 3-inch shells, and the chamber and barrels are chrome-lined for durability and easy cleaning. You can run light 2-3/4 inch target loads at the range and step up to heavier 3-inch hunting loads when the season calls for it.





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