The Browning A5 12 gauge shotgun carries the humpback receiver profile of John Browning original Auto-5 and almost nothing else (brand part no. 0119332004). Underneath, it is a thoroughly modern recoil-operated autoloader built around the Kinematic Drive System, which uses the energy of the shell itself to cycle the action. The practical benefit is that it runs everything from light 2-3/4 inch target loads up to 3-1/2 inch magnums without any adjustment, valve swapping or gas system cleaning. Browning backs the design with a 100,000 round or five-year guarantee, which tells you what they think of its service life. This configuration pairs a 28-inch barrel with a 3.5-inch chamber, making it a genuine do-everything gun for waterfowl, turkey and upland work.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 12 gauge, the most versatile and widely supported shotgun bore in North America.
• The barrel measures 28 inches, a balanced length that swings smoothly on crossing birds without feeling muzzle heavy.
• The chamber accepts shells up to 3.5 inches, covering heavy waterfowl and turkey loads.
• Magazine capacity is 4+1, giving you a full complement for hunts where local regulations allow it.
• A fiber optic front sight gathers light and stays visible against dark treelines and early morning skies.
• An ivory mid bead lets you verify rib alignment when you mount the gun.
• Three chokes ship with it: Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder, covering close flushes through pass shooting.
• The Invector-DS choke system uses a brass seal at the base to keep gas and fouling out of the threads.
• The action is a recoil-operated Kinematic Drive System, cycling loads from 2-3/4 to 3-1/2 inches without adjustment.
• An Inflex recoil pad directs the comb down and away from the face under recoil.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it need adjusting to cycle light loads? No. The Kinematic Drive System handles everything from 2-3/4 inch field loads to 3-1/2 inch magnums with no valve changes or settings to switch.

Are the chokes compatible with older Invector tubes? No. The A5 uses Invector-DS tubes, which seal differently from earlier Invector and Invector-Plus designs and are not interchangeable with them.

What warranty does Browning provide? The A5 is covered by a 100,000 round or five-year guarantee, whichever comes first.

Buy the Browning A5 12 Gauge Shotgun

Recoil operation went out of fashion when gas guns got soft shooting, then came back when hunters remembered that gas systems need cleaning and recoil systems mostly do not. The A5 is the best argument for that trade. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and we will move it to your FFL as soon as it is ready, or browse the rest of our semi-auto shotguns.