The Browning Citori CXS is an over-under shotgun chambered in 20 gauge, aimed at hunters and sport shooters who want a break-open gun that handles well across different settings. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: Citori CXS 
• Gauge: 20 GA 
• Capacity: 2 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 32 inches 
• Overall Length (OAL): 47.50 inches 
• Weight: 6.70 lbs (7.12 lbs as noted) 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Action Type: Break Open 
• Sights: Ivory Bead Front 
• Stock Material: Gloss Black Walnut 
• Receiver Finish: Polished Blued Steel 
• Trigger System: Triple Trigger System 
• Safety Mechanism: Top Tang Safety 
• Includes Chokes: F (Full), M (Modified), IC (Improved Cylinder) 
   

Detailed Features 

The break-open action cycles quickly for follow-up shots and has held up to sustained field use without reliability issues. At around 6.70 lbs the gun swings well without feeling front-heavy, which matters on a long day of upland hunting. 
 
The Invector Plus Midas chokes swap easily and cover the range from tight full for distant birds to improved cylinder for closer flushes. The triple trigger system gives you adjustable shot selection without aftermarket work. Polished blued steel over gloss black walnut gives it a traditional look that ages well. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Upland game hunting where quick follow-up shots matter 
• Clay target sports including trap and skeet 
• Field use where a dependable break-open gun is preferred over a semiauto

The Citori CXS 20 GA with a 32" barrel draws consistent praise from the shotgunning community. Browning's fit and finish on the CXS is frequently cited as a strong point — the woodwork and bluing are done carefully, and it shows.

The 32" barrel is popular with clay shooters for its sighting plane and smooth swing, and upland hunters who field it appreciate the balance at 6.70 lbs. Action cycling is described as smooth and consistent. Recoil in 20 gauge is manageable, and the stock geometry works well for extended range sessions.

The main friction point in user discussions is price. The Citori line sits at the upper end of the market, and some buyers weigh whether that premium is justified. Most who own one conclude it is, though budget-minded shooters sometimes look elsewhere. Overall, the CXS draws high satisfaction ratings from owners who shoot it regularly.