The Charles Daly Honcho Tactical delivers maximum firepower in a compact package designed for close-quarters situations. This 12-gauge shotgun combines the stopping power of a full-size weapon with enhanced maneuverability through its shortened 14-inch barrel configuration. Built on Charles Daly's proven semi-automatic platform, it provides reliable cycling with both 2¾" and 3" shells.
What Makes This Different
The Honcho Tactical stands apart from standard shotguns through its bird's head grip design, which reduces overall length while maintaining control during rapid fire sequences. The 14-inch barrel length meets NFA requirements while providing optimal balance between velocity retention and handling speed. Unlike traditional stock configurations, the bird's head grip allows for one-handed operation when necessary and faster target transitions in confined spaces.
Key Features
- 14-inch blued steel barrel optimized for defensive ammunition
- 5+1 shell capacity with 3-inch magnum compatibility
- Black anodized aluminum receiver for corrosion resistance
- Fixed bird's head grip stock for compact profile
- Semi-automatic action with reliable gas operation system
- Picatinny rail compatibility for optics mounting
- Threaded choke system for versatile ammunition selection
Field testing demonstrates consistent cycling with various load types, from light target loads to heavy buckshot and slugs. The shortened barrel maintains effective patterns out to 25 yards with 00 buckshot, while slug accuracy remains viable for precision shots within 50 yards. The gas-operated system handles rapid follow-up shots without reliability issues, even with lighter target loads that can cause cycling problems in some semi-automatic shotguns.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12 gauge, 2¾" and 3" chamber
- Barrel Length: 14 inches, blued finish
- Overall Length: 26.5 inches
- Weight: 6.2 pounds unloaded
- Capacity: 5+1 rounds
- Action: Semi-automatic, gas-operated
- Stock: Fixed bird's head grip, black synthetic
- Receiver: Black anodized aluminum alloy
- Choke: Improved Cylinder, removable
- Hand: Right-hand ejection
This configuration addresses the specific needs of tactical operators and home defense users who require maximum firepower in minimum space. The combination of proven reliability, compact dimensions, and 12-gauge effectiveness makes it a practical choice for situations where standard long guns prove unwieldy.