Stevens (by Savage Arms) Announces New Compact Over-Unders
Stevens by Savage Arms has announced the expansion of their 555 over-under shotguns with three new models. The new offerings are “compact” models designed for smaller shooters or those who prefer a shorter length of pull.
The new “555 Compact” is designed with a 13.25 inch length of pull. Like the full-sized 555, the shotgun maintains the aluminum receiver, reducing weight and easing swing. The aluminum receiver is augmented by a steel insert, which reinforces the breach to ensure long life from the firearm. Barrels are clocked in at 24 inches, which is truly compact for over-unders.
The new models all include Turkish walnut stock and forearm, shell extractors (no ejectors), manual safety, and a single mechanical trigger. The trigger can be selected for over or under shooting. Both barrels are threaded for chokes, with Stevens including 5 from the factory. The safety is mounted on the tang for ambidextrous operation.
The 555 Compact’s new models include one in each 20 gauge, 28 gauge, and .410 gauge. Retail for each model is below $700, clocking in at $692 each.
- Features & Benefits, courtesy of Stevens:
· Mid-length forearm and compact 13.25-inch length of pull
· Lightweight aluminum receiver scaled to gauge
· Single, selective mechanical trigger
· Turkish walnut stock and forearm
· Chrome-lined barrels
· Tang-mounted safety
· 24-inch barrel length
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Other than the lack of extractors, this is a pretty cool compact shotgun, & I love me some over/unders.
But a 24" bbl in 20 gauge will probably need some pattern tightening with choke tubes if you want to hunt birds effectively with it.
...& for the same money I still think I'd get a CZ upland ultralight:
http://cz-usa.com/product/c...
https://youtu.be/lGkdmbwGfVk
The Stevens 555 is probably made in the ATA factory in Turkey. You can cut out the mittleman & get a TriStar 20 gauge O/U for $440 via GoG:
http://www.galleryofguns.co...
Where's the hacksaw? I don't see how it is compact if it doesn't include one.