The TriStar Cypher X is a 28 gauge over/under shotgun (TriStar part no. 33176) that pairs a lightweight aluminum receiver with a deluxe walnut stock and forearm, giving upland hunters a genuinely light, all-day gun in a gauge known for low recoil. Its 28-inch barrel and five extended, color-coded chokes give it the versatility to cover close-flushing quail and longer crossing dove alike, and the fiber optic front sight helps you find the bird fast in cover. TriStar backs the Cypher X with a five-year mechanical warranty.

Key Specifications

• Chambered for 28 gauge shells, a favorite low-recoil upland gauge.
• Accepts up to 3-inch shells for standard and heavier upland loads.
• 28-inch barrel balances swing speed with pattern density.
• Lightweight aluminum receiver keeps overall weight down for all-day carry.
• Deluxe walnut stock and forearm for a traditional field-gun feel.
• Fiber optic front sight for a fast, bright sight picture.
• Classified under ATF as a standard shotgun, sold through normal FFL transfer.
• Tang-mounted safety keeps the selector within easy reach.
• Ships with 5 extended, color-coded chokes (Full, Improved Cylinder, Improved Modified, Modified, Skeet).

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose 28 gauge? It offers very light recoil while still delivering an effective pattern on upland birds.

How many chokes come with it? Five extended, color-coded chokes.

What’s the receiver made of? Lightweight aluminum.

Buy the TriStar Cypher X 28 Gauge Over/Under Shotgun 3in 28in Deluxe Walnut

A 28 gauge with a light aluminum receiver and a deluxe walnut stock is built for hunters who want the lightest gun on the line. Browse more over/under shotguns from Schaefer Defense, or order the Cypher X from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.