The Citadel CITSBS1218 Coach delivers reliable double-barrel performance in a compact platform designed for home defense and close-range applications. This break-action shotgun combines traditional side-by-side configuration with modern manufacturing standards to provide dependable firepower when seconds count.
What Makes This Different
The compact 18.5-inch barrel length provides enhanced maneuverability in tight spaces while maintaining effective shot patterns at defensive distances. Unlike pump-action alternatives, the break-open design eliminates potential feeding issues and allows for quick visual confirmation of chamber status. The ambidextrous safety design accommodates both left and right-handed shooters without modification.
Key Features
- Dual 12-gauge chambers accept 2¾" and 3" shells for versatility
- 18.5-inch blued steel barrels with improved cylinder chokes
- Walnut fixed stock provides classic aesthetics and solid shoulder contact
- Ambidextrous tang safety for universal operation
- Break-action design enables rapid reloading and chamber inspection
- Compact overall length ideal for home defense applications
- Traditional double triggers for independent barrel selection
Field testing demonstrates consistent patterns with both buckshot and slugs at typical defensive ranges. The side-by-side configuration allows shooters to load different ammunition types for varied threat responses. Weather-resistant blued finish protects against moisture and handling wear during storage and transport.
Technical Specs
- Gauge: 12-gauge, 3-inch chamber capability
- Barrel Length: 18.5 inches
- Capacity: 2 rounds
- Action: Break-open side-by-side
- Stock: Fixed walnut with traditional dimensions
- Finish: Blued barrel and receiver
- Safety: Ambidextrous tang-mounted
- Chokes: Improved cylinder (both barrels)
- Overall Length: Approximately 34.5 inches
- Weight: Approximately 6.5 pounds
This coach gun represents proven double-barrel reliability in a package sized for modern defensive needs. The combination of compact dimensions and 12-gauge stopping power makes it a practical choice for property protection and close-quarters applications.