The Charles Daly 500 Side By Side Field is a break-action shotgun in 12 GA with a 20-inch barrel and a 3-inch chamber. It holds 2 rounds, weighs 4.5 lbs, and has a steel receiver with a matte black finish. The stock is checkered walnut. A front bead sight and manual safety are standard. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Charles Daly 
• Model: 500 Side By Side Field 
• Type: Shotgun 
• Action: Break Action 
• Caliber/Gauge: 12 GA 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Capacity: 2 rounds 
• Weight: 4.5 lbs. 
• Receiver Material: Steel with a Matte Black finish 
• Stock Finish: Checkered Walnut 
• Safety Features: Manual Safety 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Sights: Front Bead 
   

Detailed Features 

The break-action design makes loading and unloading fast and keeps operation simple. At 4.5 lbs the gun carries easily on longer hunts without wearing you out. The checkered walnut stock gives a firm, natural grip. Five interchangeable chokes (Cylindrical, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, Full) let you match the choke to whatever you're hunting or shooting. The single selective trigger lets you choose which barrel fires first, which is useful when you want to open up with a more open choke and have a tighter one ready for a follow-up.

The Charles Daly 500 Classic draws buyers who want a traditional side-by-side without paying collector prices. The classic look gets consistent praise, and most owners say the fit and finish feel solid for the price point. The 20-inch barrel is appreciated for being easy to maneuver. Recoil with heavier 12-gauge loads is the most common practical complaint. At 4.5 lbs the gun doesn't absorb much, which newer shooters notice. Some users also mention that it runs heavier than expected after a long day in the field. Customer service experiences vary; warranty and parts interactions have been mixed depending on the situation.