The Browning Citori CX is a 12 Gauge over/under break-action shotgun with a 30-inch vent rib barrel and a 3-inch chamber. It holds two rounds and pairs a matte blued steel barrel with an engraved matte blue steel receiver. The stock is black synthetic with an adjustable comb, built for right-hand shooters. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: Citori CX 
• Gauge: 12 Gauge 
• Action: Break Open 
• Capacity: 2 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 30" 
• Chamber: 3" 
• Weight: 7.08 lbs 
• Finish: Matte Blued 
• Receiver Material: Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Over/under vent rib barrel paired with an engraved matte blue steel receiver 
• Invector-Plus Flush choke system, includes Full, Improved Cylinder and Modified chokes 
• Adjustable comb on the black synthetic stock, with an Inflex 2 recoil pad 
• Ivory bead front sight for a fast sight picture 
• Three-position trigger and an overall length of 47.50 inches

Owners of the Citori CX generally describe the fit and finish as tight for a factory gun in this price range, with smooth break-open operation and a receiver that locks up solidly. Some new owners note a short break-in period before the action feels fully smooth, which is common on new over/under guns.

On handling, the adjustable comb draws praise for letting shooters dial in their own stock fit rather than relying on a fixed length of pull. The synthetic stock is seen as more weather resistant than wood, though a few shooters miss the look of a traditional walnut stock on a field gun. The recoil pad is generally described as effective at softening felt recoil over a day at the range.

For value, the Citori line has a reputation for holding up over years of use, and Browning's Invector-Plus choke system means aftermarket chokes are easy to find. Some buyers weigh the Citori CX against other over/under guns in its class and find the balance point and swing to be the deciding factor rather than any single spec.