The Browning Citori Gran Lightning is an over-under shotgun in 16 gauge with a polished blue receiver and satin walnut stock in the Lightning style. The engraving on the receiver is done by hand. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: Citori Gran Lightning 
• Gauge: 16 Gauge 
• Action: Over / Under 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Capacity: 2 rounds 
• Chamber: 2.75 inches 
• Sights: Bead 
• Choke Configuration: Invector-Plus (includes F, IC, M) 
• Overall Length: 44 inches 
• Weight: 8 lbs 
• Receiver: Polished Blue with Engraving 
• Stock: Lightning Style Satin Walnut 
• Trigger: Single Selective 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The single selective trigger lets you pick which barrel fires without repositioning your hand. The vent rib barrel aids sight alignment and dissipates heat during sustained shooting. Invector-Plus chokes are interchangeable, giving you full control over shot pattern density depending on the game or course. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
The 28-inch barrels and 16 gauge make this a good upland hunting shotgun -- lighter recoil than 12 gauge with enough pattern density for pheasant, grouse, and similar birds. It also works well on a sporting clays course where the balance and barrel length help with target acquisition. The engraved receiver and walnut stock make it a practical choice for social or driven shoots where presentation matters.

The Browning Citori Gran Lightning 16GA with 28-inch barrels gets consistently good reviews, with a couple of recurring qualifications.

Craftsmanship and aesthetics come up in nearly every discussion. The fit between metal and wood, the engraving detail on the receiver, and the overall build quality are what most buyers lead with. The 28-inch barrel length is seen as a good choice for upland hunting and sporting clays -- enough barrel to swing smoothly without being unwieldy. Shooters generally describe the action as smooth and the ejection as reliable.

The 16 gauge draws mixed opinions. Fans of the gauge appreciate the lighter recoil and the way it handles compared to 12 gauge. The practical concern some buyers raise is ammunition availability -- 16 gauge is less common on store shelves than 12 gauge, which can matter depending on where you shoot and how often. Price also comes up; most acknowledge the Gran Lightning is on the higher end, though the majority feel the quality justifies it.

With proper care, owners consistently report these hold up well over many seasons. It's a long-term purchase for most buyers, not a starter gun.