The Charles Daly 500 Coach is a 12-gauge side-by-side shotgun with a break-open action, a 20-inch barrel, and a 2-round capacity. Total length is 37 inches (940 mm) and weight is 4.5 lbs. The stock and forend are checkered wood. The finish is matte blued steel. It ships with Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke threads and five chokes: C, IC, M, IM, and F. The trigger system is a single-selective mechanical reset. Manual safety and extractor are included.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: 12GA-3''
- Action: Break Open
- Barrel Length: 20 inches
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Feed System: Manual
- Trigger System: Single-Selective Mechanical Reset
- Stock Material: Checkered Wood
- Forend Material: Checkered Wood
- Safety Mechanism: Manual Safety
- Chokes: Beretta/Benelli Mobil Choke Threads (C, IC, M, IM, F)
- Total Length: 37 inches (940 mm)
- Material Construction: Steel
- Net Weight: 4.5 pounds
- Finishing Type: Mat Blued
- Extraction System: Extractor
- Accessories Included: Manual; Ships with Full-Length Stock Installed
Detailed Features
The break-open action makes loading and confirming an empty chamber straightforward. The 20-inch barrel keeps overall length compact at 37 inches total, short for a side-by-side, which suits the Coach Gun format. Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke compatibility is a real advantage; those chokes are widely available and well-documented.
At 4.5 lbs the gun is very light for a 12 gauge, which affects recoil noticeably with full-power loads. The checkered wood stock and matte blued finish are traditional and functional. The single-selective trigger is a departure from the classic dual-trigger setup common to coach guns, though the mechanical reset design keeps it simple.
Usage Scenarios
The 20-inch barrel and compact overall length make this practical for close-range work, home defense, or cowboy action shooting formats that require traditional-style shotguns. The Mobil choke threads open it up for sporting clay use as well.
