The TR Imports Sidekick is a single-shot break-open 20-gauge shotgun in Mossy Oak Bottomland, designed for youth and beginning shooters. At 4.80 lbs with a 26-inch barrel, it's one of the lightest 20-gauge options available. The external hammer is visible from any angle, giving a clear indication of the gun's state before handling. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: T R Imports 
• Model Name: Sidekick 
• UPC: 812052025210 
• MPN: TH2026C 
• Type: Single Shot Shotgun 
• Caliber/Gauge: 20 GA 
• Chamber Length: 3" 
• Barrel Length: 26" 
• Capacity: 1 RD 
• Weight: 4.80 lbs 
• Stock Material: Synthetic with Mossy Oak Bottomland finish 
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front & Picatinny Rail Rear 
• Action Type: Break Open 
• Grip Style/Handedness: Standard/Ambidextrous 
• Trigger Type: Standard 
• Included Chokes: Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder 
   

Detailed Features 

The break-open single-shot action is mechanically simple and easy to teach -- one shell, one shot, reload. This makes it well-suited for instruction settings where controlling the pace of shooting matters. The external hammer gives a visible, tactile safety state indication. The fiber optic front sight works well in varied light conditions, and the Picatinny rear rail accepts optics if you want to add a red dot. Three chokes (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder) are included for adapting to different applications. The Mossy Oak Bottomland synthetic stock is ambidextrous. 
 

Target Audience 

The Sidekick is aimed at youth hunters and new shooters who need a simple, manageable first shotgun. The 4.80-lb weight is genuinely light for a 20 gauge and reduces fatigue for smaller-framed users during long field days. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Youth small game hunting where the single-shot format encourages deliberate shooting 
• Introductory trap and clay shooting where teaching fundamentals is the priority 
• Entry-level hunting for squirrels, rabbits, and upland birds where one well-placed shot is the norm

The TR Imports Sidekick 20GA in Mossy Oak receives generally positive feedback from buyers who bought it as an entry-level or youth gun, with clear-eyed acknowledgment of its price-tier limitations.

The light weight (4.80 lbs) is the most frequently cited positive. Parents and instructors buying for youth shooters specifically appreciate how manageable it is compared to heavier alternatives. The break-open action's simplicity is also mentioned as a genuine advantage for teaching proper firearm handling.

Affordability is a common theme. Most buyers recognize the Sidekick as an accessible entry point without expecting it to compete with higher-end single-shots on fit and finish.

Recoil management with heavier loads gets some discussion. At 4.80 lbs, the gun doesn't absorb much recoil, so standard field loads are more noticeable than on heavier guns. Lighter target loads are recommended for younger shooters.

Durability relative to more expensive guns comes up occasionally, though most buyers in the youth/entry-level market accept the tradeoff. Users consistently recommend it as a solid starter gun for the price.