The Browning A5 is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun with a 26-inch barrel, 3.5-inch chamber, and 4+1 capacity. It runs on an inertia-driven system that uses the energy of the fired shell to cycle the action -- no gas ports to clean, no rings to replace. At 7.3 lbs and 47.62 inches overall, it is a full-size field gun with a brown finish and gold-plated trigger. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model Name: A5 
• UPC: 023614997528 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 4+1 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Overall Length: 47.62 inches 
• Weight: 7.3 lbs. 
• Chamber Size: 3.5 inches 
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front with Ivory Mid-Bead Rear 
• Stock Type: Fixed with Adjustable Shim 
• Grip Type: Standard 
• Trigger Type: Gold Plated 
• Safety Feature: Crossbolt Safety 
• Finish Color: Brown 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The inertia system cycles reliably across a wide range of load strengths without adjustment. The adjustable shim system in the stock lets you change cast and drop for a custom fit without a gunsmith. The fiber-optic front sight and ivory mid-bead rear sit on a ventilated rib that runs the full barrel length. The crossbolt safety is located at the trigger guard.

The A5 draws consistent praise for its inertia system reliability and the design's historical lineage. Owners frequently note it cycles a variety of loads dependably, which is the baseline expectation for a gun at this price.

At 7.3 lbs, weight comes up in discussions -- heavier than competing 12-gauge semi-autos, which some shooters welcome for recoil absorption on heavy loads and others note as fatiguing over a long day's walk. This is a genuine tradeoff, not a defect.

The brown finish and gold-plated trigger are aesthetically specific; some buyers specifically want them, others would prefer a more utilitarian look. The adjustable stock shim system is appreciated by shooters who want a tailored fit without spending on a custom stock.

Price relative to gas-operated competitors is a recurring topic. Most A5 owners accept the premium for the inertia system's simplicity and Browning's quality control.