The TriStar Bristol is a 12 GA side-by-side shotgun with a break-open action, color case hardened receiver, blued chrome-lined barrels, and an oiled Turkish walnut stock in fixed English style. At 6.74 lbs. with a 28-inch barrel and 3-inch chamber, it handles well for upland hunting and sporting clays. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: TriStar 
• Model Name: Bristol 
• Type: Side By Side Shotgun 
• Caliber/Gauge: 12 GA 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Capacity: 2 rounds 
• Weight: 6.74 lbs 
• Action Type: Break Open 
• Sights Type: Brass Bead Front 
• Stock Description: Fixed English Style, Oiled Turkish Walnut 
• Trigger Type: Single Selective 
• Safety Mechanism: Top Tang Safety 
• Barrel Finish: Blued & Chrome Lined 
• Receiver Finish: Color Case Hardened 
   

Features 

The break-open action opens and closes crisply and the single selective trigger lets you pick which barrel fires first, handy when you're running different chokes in each tube. Five MobilChoke options are included (Full, Improved Cylinder, Improved Modified, Modified, Skeet), covering everything from tight turkey patterns to open skeet spreads. The color case hardened receiver gives the gun a traditional look that matches the English-profile walnut stock. The chrome-lined barrels resist corrosion and cycle loads cleanly. 
 

Who It's For 

Both new shooters wanting a classic-looking SxS and experienced marksmen who want a reliable break-open for upland birds or sporting clays. The weight and balance suit right-handed users across a range of shooting disciplines. 
 

Uses 

• Upland game bird hunting and waterfowl scenarios requiring accurate, measured shots 
• Sporting clays where precision counts 
• Field use through dense cover. The 28-inch barrel is short enough to manage without sacrificing swing

The Bristol 12 GA draws praise for its case-hardened finish and walnut stock, which give it a traditional aesthetic that SxS fans appreciate. Owners frequently mention how well-balanced it feels in hand, and the trigger pull gets called out as smooth in most reviews.

Weight is a recurring consideration. At 6.74 lbs., some users note it's heavier than modern over-under designs, which can matter on long days afield. Recoil is manageable for most 12 GA shooters, though newer shooters may need a session or two to get comfortable. Price is generally seen as fair for the finish quality and feature set. Overall tone from owners leans positive, with the traditional aesthetics and practical reliability cited most often.