Description
There is a reason the 28 gauge keeps winning people over. That little 3/4 ounce payload throws patterns way better than it has any right to, and recoil is so mild you can shoot it all afternoon without thinking about your shoulder once. The TriStar Setter S/T puts that magic in a proper over/under package, and here is the part that matters: TriStar built this one on a dedicated 28 gauge frame rather than dropping small bore barrels onto a bigger action. The result is a gun that comes to the shoulder quick and swings the way a small bore double should.
What You Get with the Setter S/T 28 Gauge
The 28 inch barrels are chrome lined for easy cleaning and long service life, topped with a ventilated rib, a mid rib, and a fiber optic front sight that grabs your eye fast on gray days and green backgrounds alike. TriStar includes five Beretta/Benelli Mobil style choke tubes (Skeet, IC, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full) along with a choke box and wrench, so you can go from the skeet field to late season roosters just by swapping tubes. Mobil is one of the most common choke patterns out there, which means aftermarket options are everywhere if you want to expand later.
Built to Run, Finished to Look Good
Underneath the engraved receiver you get a solid steel frame, a sealed action that keeps grit out of the works, and self adjusting locking lugs that take up wear over time to keep lockup tight. The single selective trigger pairs with a top tang safety that doubles as the barrel selector, and extractors lift your hulls for easy plucking, which reloaders tend to appreciate. The Turkish walnut stock and forend wear cut checkering and a glossy finish that looks a lot more expensive than it is, and a rubber recoil pad caps things off even though a 28 barely needs one.
TriStar backs the Setter S/T with a five year warranty, and the model has earned a reputation as a smart first over/under. Whether this is your entry into break actions or just your excuse to own a 28, it is a hard combination to argue with.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TriStar Arms
- Model: Setter S/T
- Manufacturer Part Number: 30288
- UPC: 713780302881
- Gauge: 28 Gauge
- Action: Over/Under, Break Action
- Barrel Length: 28", Chrome-Lined, Vent Rib
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Trigger: Single Selective
- Safety: Top Tang with Barrel Selector
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front
- Stock: Turkish Walnut, Gloss Finish, Cut Checkering
- Receiver: Engraved Steel
- Choke System: Beretta/Benelli Mobil Style
- Chokes Included: Skeet, IC, Modified, Improved Modified, Full
- Warranty: 5 Year Mechanical
What’s Included
- TriStar Setter S/T 28 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun
- 5 Beretta/Benelli Mobil style choke tubes (SK, IC, M, IM, F)
- Choke tube box
- Choke wrench
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the TriStar Setter S/T 28 gauge have ejectors or extractors?
This model uses extractors, not automatic ejectors. When you break the action open, the spent hulls are lifted out of the chambers so you can pull them by hand. A lot of folks prefer this setup since your empties never end up in the dirt, which is a nice bonus if you reload 28 gauge shells.
Is the Setter S/T built on a true 28 gauge frame?
Yes. TriStar builds the 28 gauge and .410 versions of the Setter S/T on their own dedicated frames rather than reusing a larger receiver. That keeps the proportions and handling right where a small bore double should be, with a quick, lively swing.
What choke tubes does the Setter S/T 28 gauge use?
It uses Beretta/Benelli Mobil style threading, and five tubes come in the box: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full, plus a storage box and wrench. Since Mobil is one of the most widely supported choke patterns around, finding extended or specialty tubes down the road is easy.
Is this a good first over/under for clays and bird hunting?
It is one of the better ways to get into a break action without a big investment. The 28 gauge is famously soft shooting and patterns well for its size, so it works great for skeet, sporting clays, and upland birds like quail and grouse. The included choke set covers everything from close crossers to longer field shots, and TriStar backs it with a five year warranty.





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