Browning 011412605 Silver Field 20 Gauge 26" 5-Round Walnut Stock Shotgun

The Browning 011412605 Silver Field Micro Midas 20 Gauge shotgun is a compact, lightweight upland and clay target platform engineered for shooters who demand reduced recoil without sacrificing reliability. Built on an alloy receiver with striking silver and matte black bi-tone finish, this 20 gauge delivers the handling characteristics of a dedicated field gun in a package optimized for smaller-framed shooters and youth applications. The 26-inch barrel strikes an effective balance between sight radius and maneuverability in brush and open country.

Rated at 3-inch chamber capacity with a 4+1 round configuration (four in magazine, one in chamber), this shotgun accommodates both 2.75-inch and 3-inch 20 gauge ammunition across field loads and steel shot applications. The satin Turkish walnut stock features precise cut checkering for positive grip control in wet conditions, while the compact dimensions and 9-pound total weight reduce fatigue during extended hunting days. The alloy receiver minimizes weight relative to traditional steel construction, lowering perceived recoil—a critical advantage when shooting 20 gauge loads designed for game birds and clay targets.

This configuration serves upland hunters targeting quail, pheasant, and woodcock, as well as youth and smaller-statured shooters entering shotgun sports through trap, skeet, and sporting clays. The 20 gauge platform remains the industry standard for introducing new shooters to shotgun fundamentals—lower recoil impulse means faster recovery between shots, improved shot placement, and reduced shoulder punishment during practice sessions. The Micro Midas designation confirms Browning's sizing optimization for this demographic.

Browning's inertia-driven operating system (confirmed by the semi-automatic action standard to this model line) cycles both target loads and hunting ammunition reliably across typical field conditions. The bi-tone finish balances aesthetics with practical corrosion resistance on the receiver, while the walnut stock is standard for this platform. Specifications below detail the complete feature set.