The Browning Citori 725 Sporting Medallion is a 20-gauge over/under built around clay-target competition. A 32-inch barrel with a low-profile receiver gives it a flat swing plane, and the FireLite Mechanical Trigger fires on mechanical contact rather than inertia. That matters when you need a second shot immediately after a light-primer load. The Grade IV Turkish Walnut stock has a gloss oil finish and comes in a configuration suited to extended range sessions. 
 

Key Specifications 

• UPC: 023614858027 
• Action: Break Action 
• Barrel Length: 32 inches 
• Capacity: 2 Rounds 
• Finish: Grade IV Turkish Walnut 
• Gauge: 20 GA 
• Receiver Finish: Blued with Gold Accents 
• Receiver Material: Steel 
• Weight: 7.3 lbs 
   

Detailed Features 

The Inflex II Recoil Pad absorbs recoil through a combination of material flex and downward-angling geometry, which reduces cheek slap during a long day on the sporting clays course. The low-profile receiver lowers the bore axis compared to older Citori designs, flattening sight picture. A tapered locking bolt adds rigidity to the frame-to-barrel junction. The blued engraved steel receiver has gold accent inlays that match the grade of the walnut. It reads as a matched set rather than a production gun with decorative add-ons. 
 
At 7.3 lbs with a 32-inch barrel, the 725 Sporting has enough mass to track smoothly through a crossing target while staying manageable on long shooting days.

Citori 725 Medallion owners tend to focus on three things: the wood, the balance, and the trigger.

The Grade IV walnut gets the most attention. Figure quality on this tier is noticeably above production-grade stocks, and the gloss oil finish shows the grain without looking plastic. Shooters who care about how a gun looks appreciate that it holds up well over time with basic maintenance.

On the range, users consistently describe the balance as natural. The weight distributes between the hands in a way that makes the gun easy to mount and track. The 20-gauge recoil is mild to begin with, and the Inflex II pad takes the edge off during high-volume clay sessions.

The FireLite Mechanical Trigger draws positive comments for its consistency. It breaks cleanly and the pull weight is predictable shot to shot.

The price is the main friction point. Most users acknowledge it is an investment, and opinions split on whether the Medallion's aesthetics justify the premium over standard 725 Sporting models. On durability, long-term owners report that the gun holds up well with normal maintenance. The steel receiver and tapered locking bolt construction tends to stay tight.

For trap, skeet, and sporting clays, the 20-gauge 725 fits a narrower use case than the 12-gauge version, but shooters who prefer lighter loads or are moving from sub-gauge classes tend to prefer it.