Browning A5 Lightning 12GA 3" 26" Ventilated Rib
Browning's A5 Lightning 12-gauge autoloader features the Kinematic Drive System for reduced recoil and a semi-pistol grip stock designed for upland hunting. Includes three chokes.
The Browning A5 Lightning: Modern Engineering Meets Classic Design
The Browning A5 Lightning represents a thoughtful evolution of shotgun engineering, combining proven mechanical principles with contemporary refinement. This 12-gauge autoloader employs Browning's Kinematic Drive System—a short recoil-operated mechanism that harnesses recoil energy and converts it into the mechanical motion required to cycle the action. The result is a shotgun that manages recoil forces efficiently while maintaining reliability across a range of ammunition loads.
Stock Design and Handling
The Lightning-style stock features a semi-pistol grip with a distinctive rounded knob at the bottom. This design element is more than aesthetic; it contributes to a relaxed grip angle that promotes quick, instinctive gun mounting and provides easy access to the trigger. These characteristics make the A5 Lightning particularly well-suited for upland hunting scenarios where speed and natural point-of-aim are essential.
Sighting and Receiver Profile
The humpback receiver profile extends the sighting plane, providing the same sighting advantage that made the original Auto 5 shotguns legendary among hunters. This longer sight radius aids in target acquisition and helps maintain consistent aim throughout the shooting sequence.
Specifications and Included Accessories
- Gauge: 12
- Chamber: 3 inches
- Barrel: 26 inches with ventilated rib
- Finish: Blued barrel and receiver
- Stock: Walnut
- Includes: Three interchangeable chokes and T-wrench for choke adjustment
The A5 Lightning delivers functional elegance for the serious upland hunter who values both performance and tradition.
Features
- length of pull 14.25"
- inflex ii recoil pad
