The Retay Masai Mara is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun with a 28-inch barrel, 3.5-inch chamber, and 4+1 capacity. It weighs 7.40 lbs and has a natural camouflage finish with a molded ABS stock in Realtree Timber hydrographic design. The housing and trigger guard are milled aluminum. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: Masai Mara 
• Caliber: 12 Gauge 
• Action: Semi-Auto 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Capacity: 4+1 rounds 
• Chamber: 3.5 inches 
• Weight: 7.40 lbs 
• Sights: TruGlo Fiber Optic Front 
• Stock Description: Fixed with Swivel Studs 
• Trigger System: RTS System 
• Safety Feature: Crossbolt 
• Finish Group: Natural Camouflage 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The Inertia Piston Mechanism cycles reliably and reduces felt recoil. The Removable Trigger System (RTS) makes cleaning and maintenance easier than designs with pinned or staked triggers. TruGlo Fiber Optic front sight picks up quickly in low light. The Mara barrel has a lengthened forcing cone sized for both 20g and 12g cartridges, which smooths patterns and reduces felt recoil further. An adjustable fit plate and shim system let you tune drop and cast at the stock.

The Retay Masai Mara gets positive marks for its cycling reliability and the Realtree Timber Camo finish. Hunters particularly appreciate the camo effectiveness in natural environments, and the pattern is well-regarded aesthetically.

The semi-automatic action handles a variety of loads without issue for most users, and the RTS trigger system is called out as a practical feature for cleaning. Recoil is considered manageable, which matters for a full day in the field with a 3.5-inch chambered gun.

Weight is the main criticism - at 7.40 lbs some find it heavier than comparable semi-autos. A few users also note that specific ammunition types or extended use without maintenance can cause cycling hiccups. Overall sentiment is favorable, particularly among waterfowl and upland hunters looking for a reliable semi-auto with a camo finish.