The Charles Daly 101 Compact is a break-open single-shot shotgun chambered in .410 GA with a 3-inch chamber. It has a synthetic Woodland Camo stock and a blued steel receiver, and weighs 5 lbs at 37.75 inches overall. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Charles Daly 
• Model: 101 Compact 
• Type: Single Shot Shotgun 
• Caliber: .410 GA 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Overall Length: 37.75 inches 
• Capacity: 1 Round 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Weight: 5 lbs 
• Stock Material: Synthetic with Woodland Camo finish 
• Receiver Material/Finish: Steel with Blued Finish 
• Action Type: Break Open 
• Sights Type: Brass Bead Front 
• Choke Configuration/Included Chokes: Beretta/Benelli Choke; XXF included 
• Safety Feature: Manual Thumb Safety 
   

Detailed Features 

The break-open action loads and unloads quickly. At 5 lbs, the weight is low enough to carry all day without fatigue. The 3-inch chamber handles a range of .410 loads for small game or clay targets. The Beretta/Benelli-pattern choke system accepts a wide selection of aftermarket tubes, and an XXF choke is included. The brass bead front sight is simple and functional for the ranges where .410 is typically used. The manual thumb safety is easy to operate and provides a clear on/off position. 
 

Target Audience 

The 101 Compact fits newer shooters learning fundamentals on a simple platform and works for hunters who want a light, easily transported single-shot .410 for small game or pest control. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

For squirrel or rabbit hunting where a single deliberate shot is the norm, the single-shot design is not a meaningful limitation. For range use, it works for basic shotgun practice and clay target shooting at moderate distances. The camo finish is suited to field use where blending in matters.

Owners of the Charles Daly 101 Compact .410 Camo generally appreciate what it is without expecting what it isn't.

The compact size and 5 lb weight come up consistently as practical advantages, easy to carry and manageable for smaller-framed shooters or those new to shotguns. The camo finish is noted as functional for field use, not just cosmetic.

The .410 gauge gets credit for being approachable. Recoil is light compared to 12 or 20 gauge, which makes the 101 a common recommendation for teaching new shooters. The single-shot mechanism draws mixed responses: many owners see it as encouraging more careful shot placement, while others would prefer a multi-shot option for scenarios where a second round would be useful.

Accuracy at short to moderate ranges is generally reported as acceptable for small game work. Build quality is seen as reasonable for the price, though some buyers compare it unfavorably to more expensive shotguns. The price point is typically cited as a strength. Most owners feel the 101 Compact delivers adequate performance for its cost.