Charles Daly 202TGT Combo 12 Gauge 32in Walnut
About this product
The Charles Daly 202TGT Combo is a 12-gauge, over/under sporting shotgun designed for serious clay field discipline and precision-driven upland hunting. It is built on a break-open action and comes chambered for 2.75-inch shells, with a 32-inch vent-rib barrel and a checkered walnut stock featuring an adjustable cheek riser to ensure a consistent and stable mount. This configuration prioritizes a long sight plane and balanced handling, which are critical for follow-through on long crossing targets and sustained shooting sessions.
What is the Charles Daly 202TGT Combo used for?
This shotgun is engineered primarily for competitive sporting clays, trap shooting, and disciplined pass shooting for upland birds like pheasants or driven grouse. The 32-inch barrel and 8.45-pound weight create a muzzle-forward balance that dampens swing inertia, providing smoother transitions between stations on a sporting clays course where target presentations routinely exceed 40 yards. The Benelli Mobil choke system and included Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder tubes allow precise pattern control from 15-yard close-quarters to the 50-yard extreme range of a handicap trap field.
How does the Charles Daly 202TGT compare to the Stevens 555 Sporting O/U?
The Charles Daly 202TGT offers superior barrel length and a more refined stock adjustment system compared to the Stevens 555 Sporting O/U 12 Gauge, which is fitted with a 30-inch barrel and lacks an adjustable cheek riser. The Stevens 555 is better for a generalist or new shooter due to its lighter 7.1-pound weight and lower price point, but the Charles Daly’s longer 32-inch barrel provides a tangible advantage for experienced shooters in sustained trap or sporting clays, as the extended sight plane improves visual tracking and swing consistency on long, fast targets.
What does it weigh and what are the dimensions?
Unloaded, the shotgun weighs 8.45 pounds (3,833 grams) and measures 47.50 inches (1,206 mm) in overall length. The 32-inch (813 mm) barrel features a 10 mm vent rib and contributes significantly to the overall heft and forward balance, which aids in controlling recoil momentum during extended sessions of over 150 rounds. This weight and length combination positions its center of gravity approximately 14 inches forward of the trigger guard, which experienced shooters will notice immediately compared to more neutrally balanced field guns.
Who is this NOT for?
This is not a shotgun for a new shooter, a budget-conscious hunter looking for a single do-everything gun, or someone primarily engaged in fast-cycling, high-volume activities like 3-Gun. The 8.45-pound weight makes it cumbersome for walking miles in a grouse woods, and the 2.75-inch-only chamber limits its versatility compared to modern 3-inch-chambered field guns. For a more compact, general-purpose option, consider the Stevens 555 Sporting Compact 20ga.
What's in the box?
You receive the complete shotgun with the stock-mounted adjustable cheek riser installed, three Benelli Mobil choke tubes (Full, Modified, Improved Cylinder), and a basic choke tube wrench. The comb height can be adjusted through a range of 0.75 inches using the supplied shims, allowing you to achieve a precise eye alignment with the rib without permanent modification—a feature typically found on guns costing several hundred dollars more.
Is the Charles Daly 202TGT worth it at $1279.99?
At $1279.99, this shotgun presents a strong value for a dedicated trap or sporting clays shooter who needs the competitive edge of a long barrel and adjustable stock but cannot justify a $3,000+ premium-grade model. The cost is justified by the walnut furniture, the functional cheek riser system, and the Benelli Mobil choke compatibility, which grants access to an extensive aftermarket of affordable tubes. For a shooter who will use this gun for 5,000+ shells a year in a specific discipline, the investment in these features over a more basic model like the Stevens 555 is rational and performance-enhancing.
Specs at a glance
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Pros & cons
What works
- 8.45 lb weight — provides superior recoil management for high-volume trap or sporting clays sessions
- Adjustable cheek riser with 0.75 inches of vertical travel — allows precise eye-to-rib alignment without gunsmithing
- 32-inch barrel (813 mm) — extends the sight plane for improved swing smoothness on long crossing targets
- Includes three Benelli Mobil choke tubes (F, M, IC) — covers all standard target presentations out to 50 yards
Trade-offs
- 2.75-inch-only chamber — cannot safely fire modern 3-inch waterfowl or turkey loads, limiting versatility
- 8.45 lb weight — makes it cumbersome for all-day carry during walk-up upland hunting
- Manual, non-automatic safety — requires deliberate engagement, a potential user-error point versus automatic designs
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Key attributes
| upc | 8053800948166 |
| manufacturer | Charles Daly Chiappa |
| manufacturer part number | 930.410 |
| action | Over / Under |
| atf type | Shotgun |
| barrel length | 28" |
| caliber/gauge | 12 Gauge |
| capacity | 1 |
| chokes included | Full/Improved Cylinder/Modified |
| package height | 4.0 |
| package width | 12.8 |
| product type | Shotgun |
| safety | Manual |
| shipping weight | 21.6 |
| sights | Fiber Optic Front |
| sights type | Fixed Sights |
Frequently asked questions
- Is it compatible with 3-inch magnum shells?
- No. The chamber is specifically cut for 2.75-inch shells only, as marked on the barrel flats. Firing a 3-inch shell in this chamber is unsafe and will cause excessive pressure, potentially damaging the action and injuring the shooter.
- Does the manual safety automatically engage when the action is opened?
- No, it does not. The manual cross-bolt safety must be deliberately set to the 'safe' position by the shooter. This is a traditional, non-automatic design common on many competition-oriented over/unders, requiring strict manual firearm handling discipline.
- How long does shipping take for this item?
- All firearms are shipped directly from our distributor's warehouse to your selected FFL dealer. Processing typically takes 2-3 business days, with ground shipping transit adding an additional 5-7 business days. Your FFL will contact you for pickup once the shipment is received and logged into their bound book.
- Can I return it if the stock doesn't fit me?
- Returns on firearms are strictly governed by federal law and Ironclad Armory policy. If the firearm is mechanically defective, we will facilitate a warranty repair through Charles Daly. For a non-mechanical fit issue, you cannot return the firearm after transfer; we strongly recommend consulting our fit guides or visiting a dealer to handle similar models before purchase.
- Does this work with the Carlson's Sporting Clays extended choke tube set?
- Yes, absolutely. Since it uses the Benelli Mobil (also known as Beretta/Benelli Mobil) choke thread pattern, any Mobil-pattern tube from manufacturers like Carlson's, Briley, or Trulock will install correctly. The aftermarket for this pattern is extensive and affordable.