The TriStar Arms Cypher Sporting One EJ is a 12 Gauge over/under shotgun built around a solid frame and steel mono-block barrel construction. It has 30-inch barrels and a 3-inch chamber, paired with a Turkish walnut stock and forearm and a fiber optic front sight for quick target acquisition. The design uses a top tang barrel selector and safety for straightforward break-action operation. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: TriStar Arms 
• Model: Cypher Sporting One EJ 
• Caliber: 12 Gauge 
• Action: Break Action 
• Barrel Length: 30 in 
• Material: Turkish Walnut, Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• Steel mono-block barrel construction for a durable break-open action 
• 30-inch barrels suited to sporting clays and upland hunting 
• 3-inch chamber accepts a wide range of 12 Gauge loads 
• Fiber optic front sight aids fast target alignment 
• Top tang barrel selector and safety keep operation simple 
• Ships with five extended choke tubes (SK, IC, M, IM, F) plus a choke box and wrench

Owners of the Cypher Sporting One EJ tend to like the fit and balance of the over/under for clays, and the Turkish walnut stock gets regular compliments for its look and feel compared to synthetic-stocked shotguns in the same price range. The steel mono-block barrel construction is seen as solid for a shotgun in this segment.

A common complaint is that TriStar's parts and warranty support can be slower than the bigger name shotgun makers, so some owners recommend having a gunsmith familiar with the brand nearby. The included choke set is well liked, since it covers most clay and field situations without buying extras right away.

For sporting clays and upland use, the 30-inch barrels are praised for a smooth swing, though a few shooters moving from lighter field guns note the extra barrel length takes some adjustment before it feels natural.