The Sauer SL5 XT is a semi-automatic 12 Gauge shotgun with a 3-inch chamber and a 30-inch vented rib barrel. It comes with a black synthetic stock and ships with interchangeable choke tubes for adjusting pattern to different hunting conditions. The semi-automatic action feeds a 4+1 capacity, giving one follow-up shot after the first round is chambered. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Sauer 
• Model: SL5 XT 
• Caliber: 12 Gauge 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Capacity: 5-Round (4+1) 
• Barrel Length: 30 in 
• Chamber: 3 in 
• Stock Material: Synthetic 
• Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• Vented rib 30-inch barrel balances swing with reach for wingshooting 
• 3-inch chamber handles a range of 12 Gauge hunting loads 
• Ships with multiple choke tubes for adapting to different game and ranges 
• 4+1 magazine capacity gives one follow-up shot beyond the first round chambered 
• Black synthetic stock resists weather for all-day field use

Owners of the SL5 XT generally report smooth cycling across a range of 12 Gauge loads, which is the main thing hunters look for in a semi-auto shotgun. The synthetic stock and vented rib barrel come across as practical rather than flashy, and the action is described as straightforward to field-strip and clean after a day in wet conditions.

In the field, the 30-inch barrel is liked by owners who hunt open ground, where the longer sight plane helps on crossing shots, though some upland hunters find that length a bit much for tight cover. The synthetic stock keeps the gun light in hand and holds up well to rain and mud.

Sauer is better known for its rifles than its shotguns, so some buyers approach the SL5 XT cautiously, but owners who have run one tend to come away satisfied with the fit and function for the price. Aftermarket support for the platform is smaller than for the most common semi-auto 12 Gauge shotguns, so owners looking for extra chokes sometimes end up going through Sauer directly.