The Charles Daly 214E Superior Compact is an over/under shotgun chambered in 12GA-3" with a 28" vent rib barrel. The break-open action makes reloading quick, which matters in upland hunting or clay target sports where timing counts. It handles five interchangeable Rem® Choke threads (C, IC, M, IM, F), so you can match the choke to the situation without swapping guns. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 214E Superior Compact 
• Type of Gun: Shotgun (Over/Under) 
• Caliber: 12GA-3" 
• Action: Break Open 
• Barrel Length: 28" Vent Rib 
• Chokes: Rem® Choke Threads, MC-5 (C, IC, M, IM, F) 
• Capacity: 2 rounds 
• Feed In: Manual 
• Trigger System: Single-Selective Mechanical 
• Stock Material: Checkered Select Walnut 
• Forend Material: Checkered Select Walnut 
• Front Sight Type: Fixed Fiber Optic 
• Safety Features: Manual Safety 
• Weight: 7.3 lbs. 
• Overall Length: 43" 
• Material Composition: Steel 
• Finish Type: Blued 
• Extraction Mechanism: Ejector 
   
  The single-selective mechanical trigger lets the shooter choose which barrel fires first, useful for managing shot placement in a two-shot sequence. Checkered select walnut on both the stock and forend gives a solid grip and looks the part. At 7.3 lbs. and 43" overall, it carries well through a full day in the field.

Users who discuss the Charles Daly 214E generally focus on a few consistent themes. The blued finish gets positive comments for its classic appearance, and the compact layout is seen as a good fit for upland hunting and clay shooting. Shooters report smooth operation and decent balance with manageable recoil, and the gun is considered approachable for newer shooters without being too basic for experienced ones.

Value for the price comes up frequently as a selling point. Most owners feel the 214E competes well with similarly priced over/unders. A smaller number of users mention wanting to adjust the stock fit, though this is common with factory shotguns across brands. Customer service experiences vary; some owners report prompt responses, others note slower turnaround times. No widespread reliability issues appear in discussions.