The Browning Citori CXS is a 12 GA over-under shotgun with a 30-inch barrel, 2-round capacity, and 3-inch chamber. Weight is 8 lbs and overall length is 47.5 inches. The polished blued steel receiver and gloss black walnut stock with fixed adjustable comb are the defining visual elements. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: Citori CXS 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Action Type: Over/Under 
• Barrel Length: 30 inches 
• Capacity: 2 rounds 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Weight: 8 lbs 
• Overall Length (OAL): 47.5 inches 
• Stock Finish: Gloss Black Walnut with Fixed Adjustable Comb 
• Receiver Finish: Polished Blued Steel 
• Sights: Ivory Bead Front 
• Trigger System: Triple Trigger System 
• Safety Mechanism: Top Tang Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The Triple Trigger System lets shooters select between three pull-weight options, which is useful for dialing in feel between clay disciplines or after changing gloves. The back-bored vent-rib barrel design reduces felt recoil while maintaining tight patterns. The adjustable comb on the fixed stock lets you set cheek weld height without modifications. The Invector Plus Midas choke system includes three tubes: Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder. 
 
At 8 lbs with a 30-inch barrel, the gun is weighted toward absorbing recoil and producing a smooth sustained swing rather than quick snap-shooting. The polished blued receiver requires more care than a matte or nitride finish but looks particularly clean on the range. 
 

Usage Scenarios: 

• Trap and skeet competitions where the adjustable comb and triple trigger give a fit advantage 
• Sporting clays courses with a mix of crossing, incoming, and overhead targets 
• A clay-dedicated gun for shooters who want a polished-blue aesthetic over a matte finish

The Citori CXS 30-inch model gets consistently positive reviews from clay shooters. The Triple Trigger System draws particular praise; shooters who have switched between this gun and others with fixed trigger pulls note the difference in fatigue over a long round. The adjustable comb is also frequently cited as a practical feature that pays off in consistent cheek weld.

Balance and handling at 8 lbs on a 30-inch gun are well-regarded. The polished blued receiver and gloss walnut combination is seen as attractive, though a few owners note that polished surfaces show handling marks more readily than matte finishes.

Brand loyalty to Browning comes up in many discussions. Buyers transitioning from pump-action or semi-auto to an over-under note a brief learning curve, but most adapt quickly. Price is the standard concern; this is a dedicated clay gun at a dedicated clay-gun price.