The Retay USA Gordion is a 20 GA semi-automatic shotgun running an Inertia Piston action with an Inertia Plus Rotating Bolt system. The 28-inch barrel is drilled Bohler steel with a chrome-lined interior and a MaraBarrel 20GA optimized lengthened forcing cone. It ships with five interchangeable MaraPro chokes (C, IC, M, IM, F) and a single bead TruGlo fiber optic red front sight. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Retay USA 
• Model: Gordion 
• UPC: 193212020611 
• Action: Inertia Piston with Inertia Plus Rotating Bolt 
• Gauge: 20 GA 
• Chamber: 3" 
• Barrel Length: 28" 
• Capacity: 4+1 Rounds (with Limiter and Sling Swivel Adapter Included) 
• Finish: Polished Black Anodized Finish 
• Weight: 6 lbs. 10 oz. 
• Safety: Cross Bolt Push Button Intercepter 
• Chokes: Interchangeable MaraPro Chokes (C, IC, M, IM, F) 
• Sights: Single Bead TruGlo Fiber Optic (Red) 
• Stock: Adjustable Shim Set with Integrated Sling Swivel Mount 
• Trigger: Automatic Anti-Repeat System 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The inertia system handles a wide range of loads -- lighter target rounds through heavier hunting shells -- without manual adjustment. The polished black anodized aluminum receiver keeps weight down while holding up to field conditions. An adjustable shim set lets shooters dial in drop and cast, which is useful when fitting the gun to different users or adjusting for shooting position. The integrated sling swivel mount adds field versatility without requiring hardware modifications.

The Retay Gordion 20 GA draws consistent praise for its lightweight build and low perceived recoil. The inertia-driven action cycles reliably once broken in, and most owners find the adjustable stock genuinely useful rather than a marketing checkbox -- it matters for fit when sharing the gun or shooting from different positions.

The one consistent friction point new owners mention is an initial break-in period: a few hundred rounds before everything settles in is typical for inertia guns, and the Gordion is no exception. Handling characteristics take a few sessions to fully internalize as well.

Pricing relative to other 20-gauge field guns comes up regularly. Most buyers land on the side of reasonable value given the feature set, but comparison shoppers will find alternatives at lower and higher price points worth evaluating against the Gordion's specific combination of weight, action type, and stock adjustability.