The Browning Citori White Lightning is an over/under shotgun chambered in 28 Gauge, aimed at upland hunters and clay shooters who want something that looks as good as it shoots. The Grade III/IV walnut stock with oil finish and silver nitride receiver with engraved details make this one of the better-looking guns in the Citori lineup without crossing into ostentatious territory. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Browning 
• Family: Citori Series 
• Model: Citori White Lightning 
• Type: Shotgun 
• Action: Over / Under 
• Caliber/Gauge: 28 Gauge 
• Finish: Blue 
• Stock: Wood Stock (Grade III/IV Walnut Oil Finish) 
• Barrel Length: 26" 
• Overall Length: 43" 
• Capacity: 2 rounds (Listed Capacity Based on Manufacturer Specifications) 
• Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. 
• Sights: Ivory Front Bead Sight (Fixed Sights) 
• Safety Features: 2 Position Top Tang Safety 
• Chamber Size: 3" 
• Choke Options: Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder (F, M, IC) 
• Receiver Material & Finish: Steel/Silver Nitride with Engraved Details 
• Additional Information: 
  • Intricate Engraving 
  • Lightning-style stock 
  • Inflex II Recoil Pad 
     

Detailed Features 

The over/under action gives the White Lightning good balance and clean follow-up shots. At 6 lbs. 13 oz., it handles well through a long day in the field, light enough that fatigue isn't a concern, heavy enough to track smoothly. The Inflex II recoil pad takes the edge off even when running heavier loads. 
 
Three interchangeable chokes (Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder) cover most field and sporting clays situations without needing to invest in additional tubes. The ivory front bead is easy to pick up quickly, which matters more than it sounds on crossing shots. 
 
The Grade III/IV walnut stock is well-fitted and contributes to a consistent cheek weld. The lightning-style pistol grip keeps it trim without feeling fragile.   

The Browning Citori White Lightning 28 Gauge draws consistent praise from owners, with a few recurring points of pushback worth knowing about.

On the positive side, build quality comes up constantly. The engraving, wood-to-metal fit, and material quality are what most buyers lead with. The Grade III/IV walnut is genuinely attractive, and Browning's fitment on this model has been reliable. Performance tracks with the reputation: owners report clean cycling, good balance, and easy handling. The 28 Gauge configuration keeps the gun light enough for all-day use. That's frequently mentioned by hunters who've switched from heavier gauges.

On the critical side, the price is the most common friction point. It's a real barrier for shooters earlier in their journey, and some feel that alternative guns offer adequate performance for less money. A handful of owners note the recoil is slightly more than expected when running heavier loads, despite the Inflex II pad. Weight distribution feels different from other O/Us some users have shot previously, not necessarily worse, just an adjustment period.

Accessory and modification options for the 28 Gauge are more limited than for 12 or 20 Gauge, which matters to shooters who want to customize their setup.