The Chiappa Double Badger pairs a .410 gauge shotgun barrel over a .22 LR rifle barrel in a single folding break-open action. The 20-inch barrels give you reach for small game while the folding design keeps the package compact when stowed. At 6.25 lbs and 36 inches overall, it carries easily on a pack trip. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Double Badger 
• Type: Combination (Over Under Shotgun) 
• Caliber: .410 GA / .22 LR 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches (508 mm) 
• Capacity: 1+1 rounds 
• Weight: 6.25 lbs (2.83 kg) 
• Overall Length: 36 inches (914 mm) 
• Action Type: Folding Break Open 
• Safety System: Manual safety 
• Finish: Black Textured Blued Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Combination Caliber Design: Two barrels chambered in two separate cartridges. Use the .410 for birds or close brush work, drop to the .22 LR for small game or casual plinking. 
   
• Folding Break Open Action: The break-open loads and unloads quickly, and the fold makes storage or pack carry straightforward. 
   
• Sight Integration: Fixed fiber optic front sight for visibility in low light, with a Picatinny rail at the rear for mounting optics or a red dot. 
   
  The Double Badger works well as a trail gun or survival-kit firearm where carrying two separate long guns is not practical. It is also a low-barrier entry point for new shooters -- the break-open action is simple and the two calibers let beginners experiment without committing to a single platform.

The Chiappa Double Badger gets mixed reviews depending on what buyers expect from it. The combination of .410 and .22 LR in a single gun gets consistent praise -- people who want one lightweight firearm for small game or backcountry carry find the dual-caliber setup genuinely useful. The over/under layout and break-open action are considered easy to use, and the compact dimensions make it a practical trail companion.

The criticisms tend to focus on consistency. Some owners report spent shell extraction issues and occasional misfires with certain ammunition, so ammo selection matters more with this gun than with most. Trigger pull runs heavier than some shooters expect, which affects precision at distance. Build quality gets described as adequate but not refined -- it feels like a budget combination gun, which it is.

The general advice from experienced owners is to test it before buying and to understand it is a utility piece, not a target shooter.