The Charles Daly 601 Tactical (brand part no. 930.229) is a 12 gauge semi-automatic shotgun built around an 18.5-inch barrel for close-quarters home-defense use. It pairs a fiber-optic front sight with a ghost-ring rear sight for fast, precise aiming, and ships with a three-choke set that includes a breacher choke alongside standard Improved Cylinder and Modified tubes. A black synthetic stock and forend keep the gun low-maintenance in any weather, and the compact 18.5-inch barrel makes the 601 Tactical easy to maneuver indoors without giving up the reliability of Charles Daly’s 601 platform.

Key Specifications

• Runs a semi-automatic action.
• Chambered in 12 gauge with a 3-inch chamber.
• The 18.5-inch barrel is tactical-length, ideal for home defense and fast maneuvering indoors.
• Holds 4+1 rounds via the tube magazine.
• Overall length of approximately 42 inches.
• Ships with a three-choke set — Breacher, Improved Cylinder, and Modified — covering both close-range breaching-style loads and standard buckshot patterns.
• A fiber-optic front sight is paired with a ghost-ring rear sight for fast, precise target acquisition.
• Stock and forend are black synthetic for a low-maintenance, all-weather finish.
• Ships at approximately 9.4 pounds in its case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a breacher choke used for? It is a specialty choke designed for close-range use with breaching-style loads, included alongside the standard Improved Cylinder and Modified tubes.

What sights does it use? A fiber-optic front sight paired with a ghost-ring rear sight for fast, precise aiming.

How many rounds does it hold? The tube magazine holds 4+1 rounds.

Buy the Charles Daly 601 Tactical 12 Gauge Shotgun

A compact barrel, ghost-ring sights, and a breacher-capable choke set make the 601 Tactical a purpose-built home-defense shotgun. Order it from our Charles Daly Chiappa lineup at our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse our full semi-auto shotgun lineup for more 601-series options.