TriStar Arms 33160 Cypher 12 3" 2-Round Stainless Over/Under Shotgun

The TriStar 33160 Cypher 12 Gauge Break Open shotgun is a versatile over/under platform engineered for sport shooters, home defenders, and tactical professionals who demand reliability and precision in one compact package. This break-action design excels in clay shooting competitions, home defense scenarios, and training environments where quick target transitions and intuitive handling matter. The ambidextrous controls make it equally accessible to left- and right-handed operators, eliminating the learning curve common to platform-specific shotguns.

Built around a stainless steel receiver paired with a blued steel barrel, the Cypher delivers corrosion resistance and durability in harsh environments—critical for operational reliability. The 28-inch barrel with ventilated rib provides superior sight picture clarity and reduced muzzle rise during rapid follow-up shots, while the 3-inch chamber accommodates both 2¾ and 3-inch 12-gauge ammunition for load flexibility. The included five extended chokes—skeet, improved cylinder, modified, improved modified, and full—allow shooters to optimize patterns for specific distances and targets, from tight clay presentations to buckshot home-defense work. Turkish walnut furniture offers traditional ergonomics with modern durability, while the fiber optic sight enhances low-light target acquisition.

Law enforcement instructors, competitive shooters, and civilian defensive shooters benefit most from the Cypher's modular choke system and fast barrel-to-barrel transitions inherent to over/under design. The 2-round capacity suits sport shooting scenarios where reload speed is standard; auto ejectors eliminate manual extraction time between rounds. At 8.5 pounds, the shotgun balances pointability with recoil management, making sustained shooting sessions less fatiguing. The break-action platform requires no disassembly for basic maintenance, and the included choke wrench and storage box ensure shooters can adapt to any range or field condition without external tools.