The Charles Daly 500 is a 12-gauge side-by-side shotgun with a break-open action. At 5 lbs and 45 inches overall with a 28-inch barrel, it's a light field gun that carries well on long hunts. The 3-inch chamber handles standard hunting loads, and five choke tubes (C, IC, M, IM, F) in the Mobil system cover most field and clay scenarios. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• Model: 500 Side By Side Field 
• Caliber/Gauge: 12 Gauge (3") 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Overall Length: 45 inches 
• Capacity: 2 rounds 
• Weight: 5 lbs. 
• Finish: Gloss Blued with Checkered Walnut Stock 
• Action Type: Break Open / Side by Side 
• Safety Features: Manual Safety 
• Choke Configuration: Mobil - Includes 5 chokes (C, IC, M, IM, F) 
   

Detailed Features: 

• Checkered walnut stock and forend with hand-oil finish 
• Dual triggers for independent barrel selection 
• Fixed brass bead front sight 
• Gloss blued barrel finish 
• Manual tang safety 
• Five Mobil-system choke tubes included 
   
  The dual-trigger setup is straightforward -- each trigger fires a specific barrel, which some shooters prefer for predictable barrel selection over a single selective trigger. At 5 lbs it handles quickly in the upland field. The five included chokes are a genuine advantage at this price point.

The Charles Daly 500's main selling points for most buyers are its price and its classic side-by-side aesthetics. The walnut stock and gloss blue finish look better than the price suggests, and first-time side-by-side buyers often remark on how well it presents for the money.

The dual triggers are either a feature or a neutral depending on the buyer -- shooters who grew up with side-by-sides appreciate the simplicity; those expecting a single selective trigger occasionally note the difference. Trigger pull quality gets mixed comments, with some finding it acceptable and others wanting a cleaner break.

Durability concerns come up in longer-term ownership reports. The 500 holds up fine for seasonal hunting use; those who shoot it heavily or use heavy loads regularly report more wear on components than they'd expect from a higher-priced gun. At its price point that's a fair tradeoff for most buyers. The five included choke tubes are regularly mentioned as a genuine plus for the value proposition.