The Charles Daly Triple Threat is a triple-barrel shotgun chambered in 12 GA, intended for home defense and sport shooting. The steel receiver wears a black finish, the barrel is blued, and the stock is oiled walnut with a checkered grip panel. At 8.20 lbs and 35.50 inches overall, it is a full-sized gun. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Charles Daly 
• Model: Triple Threat 
• Type: Triple Barrel Shotgun 
• Caliber: 12 GA 
• Barrel Length: 18.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 35.50 inches 
• Capacity: 3+1 rounds (3 in the chamber plus 1 in the magazine) 
• Action: Break Open 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Receiver Material/Finish: Steel / Black Finish 
• Barrel Finish: Blued 
• Choke Configuration & Included Chokes: Rem Choke (F, IC, IM, M, C) 
• Sights: Fixed Fiber Optic Front Sight 
• Stock Material/Description: Wood (Oiled Walnut) / Fixed Checkered 
• Safety Mechanism: Manual Thumb Safety 
• Trigger Type: Single Trigger 
• Weight: 8.20 lbs 
• Hand Orientation: Right Hand 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The break-open action is simple and fast to reload. Five included Rem chokes (Full, Improved Cylinder, Improved Modified, Modified, Cylinder) cover everything from tight patterns at distance to open patterns up close. The fixed fiber optic front sight picks up quickly in varied lighting. The oiled walnut stock has a solid feel and the checkering keeps the grip secure during follow-up shots. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
At 18.5 inches of barrel, the Triple Threat moves well in confined spaces, making it a reasonable home-defense choice. The same choke selection that works indoors translates directly to upland hunting or clay sports outdoors.

Owners of the Charles Daly Triple Threat Gen 1 generally land in positive territory, though with a few consistent caveats.

Versatility comes up often — hunters, sport shooters, and home-defense buyers all find a use for it, and the ability to swap chokes is the main reason. The classic triple-barrel layout and solid build get consistent praise; people describe it as feeling substantial without being fragile.

Accuracy and recoil are rated well for the platform, though several owners note that ammunition selection matters more than it does with some other shotguns. The price is frequently cited as its strongest selling point relative to comparable guns.

The weight — 8.20 lbs — draws split opinions. Some like the steadiness; others find it tiring on long days in the field. Occasional extraction issues and minor fit-and-finish inconsistencies come up in reviews, though they appear to be the exception rather than the rule.

Online communities around this gun are active, with owners sharing maintenance tips and load recommendations, which helps new buyers get up to speed quickly.