The Browning A5 Lightning 12 gauge with a 26-inch barrel (Browning part no. 0119013005) is a semi-auto upland and sporting-clays shotgun built around Browning’s short-recoil Kinematic Drive action. The Lightning-style stock pairs Grade I Turkish walnut with a rounded semi-pistol grip, and the gloss black anodized aluminum receiver keeps the humpback profile light. A 3-inch chamber, a fiber-optic front sight and three Invector-DS Flush chokes make it ready for fast-flushing birds and clay targets straight out of the box. At 6 pounds 11 ounces it carries and swings easily over a long day in the field. Browning backs the A5 with a five-year or 100,000-round guarantee.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 with a 3-inch chamber, so it handles standard 2-3/4-inch and 3-inch shells for everything from clays to waterfowl.
• Barrel length is 26 inches, a quick-handling length that suits upland hunting and sporting clays.
• The steel barrel has a high gloss finish and back-bored, lengthened forcing cone treatment that Browning designed for steel shot performance and a smoother shot.
• The tubular magazine holds 4 shells of 2-3/4-inch length, a standard load for upland hunting and clay games.
• Operation is short-recoil Kinematic Drive, which cycles a wide range of loads and stays clean because gases are sent away from the action.
• Three Invector-DS Flush chokes in Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder come with a T-wrench, covering close flushes through longer shots.
• The front sight is a fiber-optic bead with an ivory mid-bead, which gives a bright aiming point in low light.
• The stock is Grade I Turkish walnut with a gloss finish, 18 lines-per-inch checkering and a Lightning-style rounded grip, with a 14-1/4-inch length of pull that shim-adjusts for length, cast and drop.
• The receiver is aluminum alloy with a gloss black anodized finish, which holds weight down while resisting wear.
• Weight is 6 pounds 11 ounces with a 47-5/8-inch overall length and an Inflex II recoil pad that softens the push on the shoulder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the A5 Lightning shoot 3-inch shells? Yes. The chamber is 3 inches, and the tubular magazine is rated for four 2-3/4-inch shells.

Which chokes come with it? Three Invector-DS Flush choke tubes ship with the shotgun: Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder, plus a T-wrench for changing them.

Is the stock adjustable? The Lightning-style stock is shim-adjustable for length of pull, cast and drop, and Browning includes 1/4-inch and 1/2-inch stock spacers.

Buy the Browning A5 Lightning 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 26-Inch Walnut, 4-Round

The A5 Lightning is a classic-looking autoloader with the engineering of Browning’s current A5 platform underneath it. If you want walnut and a rounded grip without giving up modern reliability, it earns its place in the gun cabinet. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more semi-auto shotguns while you are here.