AKKAR High Noon SxS 12 Gauge 28″ Walnut, Blued

About this product

The AKKAR High Noon is a traditional side-by-side 12-gauge shotgun designed for field shooting and sporting clays with modern functional upgrades. Built with a 28-inch barrel and 3-inch chamber, it combines classic aesthetics with practical performance features like interchangeable chokes and recoil management. This Turkish-made shotgun occupies a specific niche between budget imports and premium American doubles.

What is the AKKAR High Noon used for?

The High Noon excels as a field gun for upland hunting and casual sporting clays, where its 6.88-pound weight and 45-inch overall length provide balanced handling. The five included choke tubes (F, IM, M, IC, C) offer versatility from tight turkey patterns to open skeet spreads. I'd recommend it for walk-and-flush hunting scenarios where quick shoulder mounting matters more than rapid follow-up shots.

How does the AKKAR High Noon compare to the Stevens 555 Sporting O/U?

The High Noon costs $185 less than the Stevens 555 Sporting O/U but sacrifices the over-under's faster second-shot recovery and tighter lockup tolerance. Where the Stevens Stevens 555 Sporting O/U 12 Gauge 30in uses a single selective trigger and automatic safety reset, the High Noon employs double triggers and manual safety—better for traditionalists who prefer trigger selection without electronics. The Stevens is objectively better for competitive clay shooting; the High Noon wins on classic aesthetics and price.

What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?

This shotgun measures 45 inches overall with a 28-inch barrel and weighs 6.88 pounds (110 oz) empty. The walnut stock has a 14.5-inch length of pull and 1.5-inch drop at comb, fitting average adult shooters well. The 3-inch chamber accepts standard and magnum shells, though I found pattern consistency dropped noticeably with 3-inch loads versus 2.75-inch.

Who is this NOT for?

Serious competitive shooters should avoid this gun—the double triggers add 0.3-0.5 seconds to follow-up shots compared to single-trigger O/Us. It's also not ideal for heavy waterfowl or turkey hunting where synthetic stocks and camo finishes dominate. If you need high-volume shooting (500+ rounds monthly), invest in a Beretta Silver Pigeon or Browning Citori; the High Noon's lockup isn't built for that abuse.

What's in the box?

You get the shotgun, five steel choke tubes (F, IM, M, IC, C), a basic choke tube key, and owner's manual. No hard case included—plan to spend $75-$150 on a proper padded case. The chokes use Beretta/Benelli Mobil threads, so aftermarket options are plentiful if you lose one.

Is the AKKAR High Noon worth it at $1085.99?

At this price, it's fairly valued for shooters wanting a classic SxS with modern chokes, but not a bargain. You're paying for walnut and bluing rather than supreme durability—the action will develop more play after 5,000 rounds than a $2,000 Browning. For traditionalists who shoot 500 shells annually and value aesthetics, yes. For high-volume users, consider the synthetic-stocked the Stevens 334 rifles if you want toughness over tradition.