The Weatherby Orion SxS is a 12-gauge side-by-side shotgun with a break-action, 28-inch blued barrel, and 3-inch chamber (also accepts 2-3/4-inch shells). It weighs 6.40 lbs with a 46-inch overall length. The brass bead front sight and mechanical double trigger are standard equipment. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• Brand: Weatherby 
• Model: Orion SxS 
• UPC: 747115452743 
• Gauge: 12 GA 
• Action: Break Action 
• Capacity: 2 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Chamber: 3" (also accepts 2-3/4" shells) 
• Overall Length (OAL): 46 inches 
• Weight: 6.40 lbs 
• Sights: Brass Bead Front Sight 
• Finish: Blued 
   

Detailed Features: 

The mechanical double trigger lets you choose which barrel fires first, independent of which choke is in which barrel. The adjustable choke system covers the standard range of patterns for hunting and sport shooting applications. 
 
The top tang safety is ambidextrous and accessible with either thumb. At 6.40 lbs, the gun is on the lighter end for a 12-gauge SxS, which benefits carry but means the felt recoil with heavier loads is more noticeable than in a heavier gun.

The Weatherby Orion SxS draws positive feedback for its craftsmanship and the classic look of its wood and metal finish. The balance and weight distribution get good marks from hunters who use it for upland birds, and the double trigger arrangement is appreciated by those who specifically want barrel selection control.

Some owners flag that at 6.40 lbs the gun transmits more recoil than heavier side-by-sides when running full loads, and one of the two trigger pulls may feel different enough from the other to bother detail-oriented shooters. Price relative to other SxS options comes up in comparisons. Most feel it's fair for what it delivers.

Nostalgia for the side-by-side format is a thread in many discussions, with owners sharing that they prefer the traditional profile over over-unders for upland hunting. Entry-level SxS buyers consistently mention the Orion as a solid starting point.