The Browning Citori Gran Lightning in .410 gauge is an over/under shotgun built around a Grade V/VI walnut stock and polished blue receiver with engraving. The 28-inch barrels and 3-inch chamber cover the full range of .410 applications, from upland birds to clay targets. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Browning 
• Model: Citori Gran Lightning 
• Category: Over Under Shotguns 
• Caliber/Gauge: .410 Gauge 
• Action: Over / Under 
• Barrel Length: 28" 
• Chamber Length: 3" 
• Capacity: 2 RD 
• Overall Length (OAL): 45" 
• Weight: 7 lbs 
• Sights: Ivory Bead Front / Mid-Bead Rear 
• Safety Mechanism: Tang Safety 
• Stock Type: Fixed Checkered Walnut 
• Trigger System: Triple Trigger System 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The triple trigger system lets shooters choose between three different trigger positions depending on their preference or the shooting scenario. The ivory bead front and mid-bead rear give a clear reference line for target acquisition. 
 
Included chokes -- Full, Improved Cylinder, Modified (Invector Plus) -- cover the range from tight patterns at distance to open patterns at close range. The tang safety is well-placed for intuitive operation. 
 
At 7 lbs, the balance is well-suited to swinging on moving targets without fatigue through a full day's shooting. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
Upland hunting: quail, woodcock, and other flushing birds where quick target acquisition matters. Clay sports: skeet and sporting clays where the over/under action and adjustable chokes give flexibility. The engraved receiver and walnut stock make it a natural display piece when not in use.

Buyers of the Browning Citori Gran Lightning .410 consistently note craftsmanship first. The walnut grade, blued finish, and engraving details on the receiver are regularly described as genuinely well-made, not just decorative.

On the shooting side, performance feedback is positive. The .410 gauge produces mild recoil, the action is smooth, and the balance suits a long day of upland hunting or clay shooting. Shot patterns are consistent with the included chokes.

Weight at 7 lbs gets mentioned as slightly more than some expect for a .410, though most find it well-balanced and comfortable over extended sessions.

Price comes up as the main friction point. The Gran Lightning sits at the higher end of the over/under market, and discussions about whether that premium is justified for a .410 gauge versus 12 or 20 gauge alternatives are common. Buyers who purchase it tend to be satisfied; the value question is mostly raised by those still deciding.