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Browning is expanding the Citori over/under lineup in a way that directly reflects how shooters actually use these guns. New 28‑gauge and .410 bore options join the line, and, more notably, Browning is offering true left‑hand Citori models, complete with left‑hand controls and stock geometry.
It’s a rare move in the over/under world, and a meaningful one.
Small Gauges, Full‑Size Expectations
The addition of 28-gauge and .410 bore Citoris isn’t about novelty. These gauges continue to grow in popularity for upland hunting, skeet, and sporting clays, where lighter recoil and faster handling matter.
Browning builds the sub‑gauge Citoris with the same philosophy as their larger counterparts. Balance, durability, and long service life remain the focus, rather than chasing ultralight competition guns. The result is a small‑bore shotgun that still feels like a serious field and range tool.
True Left‑Hand Citoris—Not Just a Mirror Image
The standout update is Browning’s decision to offer true left‑hand Citori over/unders. These are not standard guns with swapped safety buttons.
Left‑hand models feature:
- Left‑hand top levers
- Left‑hand stock cast
- Left‑hand palm swells where applicable
That matters. Proper cast affects how naturally the gun mounts, how the eye aligns with the rib, and how consistently a shooter tracks targets. For left‑handed shooters (who have long been forced to adapt) this is a real upgrade, not a cosmetic one.
Familiar Citori Strengths Remain
Despite the additions, Browning hasn’t altered what makes a Citori a Citori. The lineup continues to use the proven full‑width hinge pin and locking system that has built the model’s reputation for durability.
Triggers, barrels, and choke systems remain consistent with existing Citori models, ensuring parts compatibility and a familiar shooting experience across the line.
Why This Expansion Matters
Sub‑gauge over/unders already appeal to experienced shooters. Pairing them with true left‑hand configurations opens the door to a segment of shooters that has historically had few premium options.
Browning isn’t experimenting here. It’s responding to sustained demand, especially among upland and sporting clays shooters who want fit to matter as much as gauge.
The Takeaway
The expanded Citori lineup shows Browning refining a proven platform instead of reinventing it. Adding 28‑gauge and .410 options makes sense. Offering them with true left‑hand ergonomics is the real story.
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For left‑handed shooters and for anyone who values fit and balance the new Citori options are some of the most thoughtful updates Browning has made to the line in years. Citoris range in price from $2,000 to over $9,000.
Browning Citori 28‑Gauge Specs
(Specifications vary slightly by model and use, but the following reflects the common 28‑gauge Citori configuration.)
- Front Sight: Bead (ivory or white, model dependent)
- Gauge: 28 Gauge
- Action: Over/Under, break‑action
- Chamber: 3″
- Barrel Lengths: 26″ or 28″ (model dependent)
- Overall Length: Approx. 43″–45″
- Weight: Approx. 6.0–6.75 lb
- Stock Material: Walnut (grade varies by model)
- Stock Finish: Satin or gloss oil (model dependent)
- Stock Fit:
- Right‑hand or true left‑hand (left‑hand models feature left cast and left‑hand top lever)
- Receiver: Steel
- Receiver Finish: Blued or silver/nitride (model dependent)
- Safety: Tang‑mounted with barrel selector
- Trigger: Single selective trigger (inertia operated)
- Ejectors: Automatic
- Choke System: Invector (28‑gauge specific)
- Chokes Included: Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder
- Rib: Ventilated top rib
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