The Charles Daly Honcho is a break-open .410 bore shotgun with an 18.5" barrel, rubber-coated walnut grip, and brass bead front sight. At 5.30 lbs and 27" overall it's notably compact — short enough to handle in tight spaces without the bulk of a full-size shotgun. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 2024023494 
• UPC: 053800940498 
• Brand: Charles Daly 
• Model Name: Honcho 
• MPN: 930171 
• Chamber: 3" 
• Action: Break Open 
• Capacity: 3 Round 
• Barrel Length: 18.50" 
• Overall Length: 27" 
• Weight: 5.30 lbs 
• Sights: Brass Bead Front 
• Grip Material: Black Rubber Coated Walnut 
• Trigger Type: Standard 
• Finish: Barrel: Blued 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The break-open action keeps the design simple and the chamber visible when the gun is open. The rubber-coated walnut grip absorbs some of the recoil the light weight would otherwise transfer. Brass bead front sight gives you a visible reference point for close-range work. The 3" chamber accepts full-length .410 loads. The blued barrel finish is functional for normal use conditions.

The Charles Daly Honcho in .410 gets attention as a compact, lightweight shotgun suited for home defense proximity use or as a truck/camp gun. The small size and 5.30 lb weight are the features buyers mention most often, and the break-open action is appreciated for its simplicity and inherent safety.

The .410 bore generates the most discussion. For close-range defensive use the lighter recoil and manageable report are positives, especially for those sensitive to recoil. The limitation in stopping power compared to larger gauges comes up frequently, and most experienced buyers go in with realistic expectations about what .410 delivers.

Build quality impressions are generally acceptable for the price. A few buyers report ammunition sensitivity with certain load types. For its specific use cases — compact home defense option, packable field backup, introductory shotgun for recoil-sensitive shooters — the Honcho does the job.