The Charles Daly 101 Compact is a break-open single-shot chambered in 20 gauge. At 5 lbs. and 37.75 inches overall, it's genuinely light and easy to carry, which makes it popular with younger hunters and anyone who wants minimal carry weight on long days in the field. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 101 Compact 
• Caliber: 20 Gauge 
• Action: Single Shot (Break Open) 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Capacity: 1 Round 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Overall Length: 37.75 inches 
• Weight: 5 lbs. 
• Finish: Woodland Camo Stock with Blued Receiver Finish 
• Trigger Type: Single Trigger 
• Sights: Brass Bead Front Sight 
• Choke Configuration: Beretta/Benelli Choke (XXF included) 
   

Detailed Features 

The break-open action is about as simple as a shotgun gets, one shell, one shot, open to eject and reload. That simplicity cuts down on the parts that can fail and keeps the price accessible. The 26-inch barrel gives a useful sight radius for bird hunting and handles most field distances well. The blued steel receiver resists corrosion for outdoor use, and the manual thumb safety covers storage and transport. The woodland camo stock blends in for hunting applications. 
 
The Beretta/Benelli choke system means aftermarket chokes are easy to find if you want to change the pattern beyond the included XXF. 
 

Target Audience 

Beginners developing shot discipline, youth hunters, and anyone who wants a low-cost field gun without complexity. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Bird hunting and small game where a single well-placed shot is the goal. 
• Introducing new shooters to shotgun basics with minimal mechanical complexity. 
• Budget-friendly backup or truck gun for field use.

The 101 Compact Woodland Camo gets appreciation for exactly what it is: a light, simple, affordable 20-gauge single-shot. Younger shooters and parents buying a first shotgun for a kid come up often in discussions, and the compact size and manageable 20-gauge recoil fit that use well.

The woodland camo finish gets positive mentions from hunters for both aesthetics and practical blending in the field. Affordability is a recurring point. Most buyers see it as solid value for the price.

The single-shot limitation draws the most criticism. Users who want follow-up shots quickly find it frustrating, so it suits deliberate hunters more than defensive or competitive use. Occasional quality control concerns appear in user feedback, though most buyers report it functions reliably.

Overall the consensus is that it does its job well for what it costs, with the main buying decision being whether single-shot capacity fits your intended use.