To this point, all of our shotguns have been cast off for right-handed shooters. The Southpaw Sterling is lefty-friendly — about time, right? Cast on for left-handed shooters, it shares most of the other features of the Upland Sterling, but with a more universal 29-inch barrel. Whether it’s breaking clays or downing birds, the Southpaw is ready for the task, operating with the clockwork precision that the Upland Sterling is known for. This gun comes with 5 flush-mount choke tubes, a mechanical trigger and safety with selectable barrels.
Available in 12 gauge with a 3-inch chamber, 29-inch barrels, ejectors, CAST ON stock 1/4 at the heel and 7/16 the at toe, with a regular right-handed top lever latch, all inside a plastic case.
Specifications:
Chambering: 12 Gauge
Max. Shell Length: 3"
Barrel Length: 29"
Chokes: Includes 5 (F,IM,M,IC,C)
Stock: Turkish Walnut with Laser Stippling
Length of Pull: 14 1/2"
Forend Style: Modern with Laser Stippling
Receiver Finish: Two Tone Satin and Gloss Chrome
Barrel Finish: Gloss Black Chrome
Ejector/Extractor: Ejectors
Rib: 8mm Flat Vent
Overall Length: 46.625"
Weight: 7.5 lbs
Comb: 1 3/8"
Heel: 2 1/4"
Trigger Mechanism: Mechanical, Selectable For Barrel
Safety: Manual Tang Safety
The information below comes from our Gun Caliber Dictionary and is for
general reference only. It does not describe the specifications of this
particular item.
12 gauge is the most popular and useful shotgun gauges ever made. Suitable for everything from doves to geese. With sporting, military and law enforcement applications. Available in 2 ¾”, 3” and 3 ½”. The magnum lengths are generally preferred for waterfowl and turkey. Most major manufacturers produce guns and ammunition in a very wide septum for 12 gauge. Loads from ¾ oz. to 2 oz. are common with 1 1/8 oz Low base and 1 ¼ oz being the most common loadings. Target loads are normally around 1150 to 1200 FPS with High velocity lead loads tuning up 1350 FPS. Steel waterfowl loads tend to be loaded faster around 1500 FPS to compensate lower density shot. While the 2 ¾” loading is still the most popular ammunition made, nearly all current production guns have 3”or 3 ½” chambers. The shorter ammunition can be safely fired in longer chambers, but not all magnum semiautomatics will function with shorter shotshells.
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Craig Boddington
