Guns Three New Stevens Shotties from Savage Arms Industry News December 15, 2016 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. Interested in a new shotgun? Whether you're looking for something simple, a more sophisticated semi-automatic, or maybe different chokes per barrel, Suffield, CN based Stevens by Savage Arms, a brand of Vista Outdoors has some options for you. Three New Stevens Shotties from Savage Arms 1. Stevens has expanded its popular 320 pump shotgun line with two new 20-gauge models designed specifically with women and youth in mind. The 320 series has a reputation for solid, affordable performance for everything from wing-shooting to home defense. Shipments of this new product are being delivered to dealers now. These new shotguns boast the same great features as Stevens’ other 20-gauge 320 field-grade models, including dual slide bars, a rotary bolt, rugged synthetic stock, vent rib and a five-round capacity. Both models include interchangeable chokes and come in compact and standard length of pull models, finished in Muddy Girl camo. Features & Benefits • Rugged synthetic fore-end and stock in Muddy Girl camo • Bottom-load, right-eject pump action • Mid-length fore-end • Beaded front sight • Standard length of pull: 13.75 inches • Compact length of pull: 13.25 inches • Dual slide bars and rotary bolt • Five-plus-one capacity • Vent rib 2. Stevens is [also offering their] first semi-automatic shotgun, the new 12-gauge S1200. The S1200 provides reliable, inertia driven semi-automatic performance at an attractive price. Shipments of this new product are now being delivered to dealers. The 6.6-pound S1200 features a smooth-shooting inertia system and is available with a walnut, camouflage synthetic, or all-weather matte black synthetic stock. It has a 3-inch chamber, rotating bolt and is offered with a 26- or 28-inch vent-rib barrel that accepts the Beretta Mobilchoke system. Features & Benefits • Inertia-drive semi-automatic action • 3-inch chamber and rotating belt • 28- or 26-inch vent-rib steel barrel; blued or full camo finish • Black synthetic, walnut and full camo finish stock options • Accepts interchangeable Beretta Mobilchoke System • Weight: 6.60 pounds • 14.25-inch length-of-pull • Five-plus-one capacity 3. Stevens combines performance and value in its popular 555 series of over-under shotguns, which are available in 28-gauge and .410 bore options. Shipments of these shotguns are being delivered to dealers. The 555 is nimble and fast-handling, with its scaled-to-gauge lightweight aluminum receiver. The receiver employs a steel insert that reinforces the breech to maximize strength while keeping weight down. Standard features include a Turkish walnut stock and forend, shell extractors, a tang-mounted manual safety, a chrome-lined barrel, and a single, selective, mechanical trigger. The shotgun also includes 5 interchangeable choke tubes. Finally, it has a price that is unmatched among comparable over-under shotguns. Features & Benefits • Lightweight aluminum receiver scaled to gauge • Single selective mechanical trigger • Turkish walnut stock and forend • Chrome-lined barrels • Tang-mounted safety Stevens by Savage Arms is a brand of Vista Outdoor Inc., an outdoor sports and recreation company. You can find them online right here. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. 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