The Browning A5 Wicked Wing is a semi-automatic 12-gauge with the humpback receiver design and Browning's Kinematic Drive System. The 28-inch barrel handles a 3.5-inch chamber, and the Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat finish covers the composite stock. At 6.13 lbs and 49.625 inches overall, it's notably light for a 3.5-inch semi-auto. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model Name: A5 Wicked Wing 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Chamber Length: 3.5 inches 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds (2.75" shells) 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Overall Length: 49.625 inches 
• Weight: 6.13 lbs 
• Finish: Mossy Oak Shadow Grass Habitat 
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front / Ivory Mid Bead Rear 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The Kinematic Drive System cycles quickly and the felt recoil is reduced compared to older inertia designs. The composite stock has a close-radius pistol grip with textured surfaces for grip in wet conditions; the gold-plated trigger is a finishing detail on what is otherwise a field-focused platform. Fiber optic front sight with ivory mid-bead rear aids target acquisition in varied light. The receiver has Browning's humpback profile, which carries forward from the original Auto-5 and affects how the gun balances and mounts.

Owners consistently praise the cycling reliability and soft-shooting characteristics, noting the Kinematic Drive system handles heavy 3.5-inch loads without the harsh recoil often associated with inertia-operated guns of similar weight. The light weight at 6.13 lbs is frequently called out as a positive for long days afield.

The Mossy Oak Shadow Grass camo earns good reviews from waterfowl hunters — the pattern works well in grassy marsh environments. The build quality is generally regarded as strong for the price, and reliability across varied loads is a recurring theme in positive feedback.

The price is the primary objection. Some users mention a short break-in period with certain light loads before the action cycles consistently. A handful find the 6.13 lb weight on the lighter end for shooting heavy 3.5-inch magnums over extended sessions, though most consider it a worthwhile trade-off for carrying it all day.