The Retay Ace Type R is a full-size semi-automatic shotgun chambered in 28 gauge with a 28-inch vent rib barrel and a 3-inch chamber. The receiver is a drilled-and-tapped hump-back steel design. The stock is an ambidextrous adjustable shim synthetic in black. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Retay 
• Model: ACE-R 
• Caliber: 28 Gauge 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 28 in 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 28-inch vent rib barrel with 3-inch chamber 
• Drilled and tapped hump-back steel receiver 
• Ambidextrous adjustable shim synthetic stock 
• Full-size configuration 
• 3-round capacity

Owners of the Retay ACE-R in 28 gauge appreciate the ambidextrous adjustable stock, which makes it accessible for shooters of different builds without buying aftermarket parts. The hump-back steel receiver feels solid in hand and the vent rib barrel tracks targets cleanly.

The 28-gauge chambering draws mixed opinions depending on what buyers plan to use it for. Upland hunters see the lighter recoil as a benefit for long days in the field, while a few buyers wish they had gone to a more common gauge for ammunition availability. The 28-inch barrel length is generally viewed as a good balance for swing-through shooting.

Value feedback on the ACE-R is mostly positive, with the drilled-and-tapped receiver seen as a nice touch for optic mounting. The trigger is considered adequate but not exceptional. Retay's fit and finish are noted as above average for the price tier.