CONNECTICUT SHOTGUN MANUFACTURING BRINGS A COMPLETELY AMERICAN MADE SPORTER TO THE MARKET

BY MATTHEW GAY

Yes, you heard that correctly. Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing has introduced a new model of sporting shotgun, COMPLETELY designed, manufactured and assembled in the United States. The standard model comes with a sub $7,000 MSRP. This is a wonderful development for the American gun manufacturing industry.

Initial Impression

Connecticut Shotgun Manufacturing Company trailer. I am familiar with this particular company as they are prominently represented in the side by side world, which I enjoy immensely. While looking around and trying to not get any drool on the fine display of Foxes, model 21s and RBLs, a new model caught my eye, the CSMC G1 Sporting overunder. It bore a handsome piece of walnut with a high sheen oil finish, wonderful rich bluing and a pronounced target style pistol longer than model is very clean, emanating the feel of a no nonsense target breaking machine. The barrel selector is designed in typical Italian fashion, situated atop the tang mounted safety but with a brilliant twist. The selector itself is recessed slightly into the safety switch with shoulders that extend higher on the upper barrel. No quantifiable creep was felt. Wood to metal fit was suburb. The G1 has a unique feature on the side of the receiver, inspection and lubrication windows are present for easier access to the action for maintenance. constrictions to deal with any trickery the sneakiest target setter can dream up. For shooters who want to customize this model to exact weight distribution, a barrel weight fixture is available to place under the forearm for precise balance adjustment. the Platinum model that was on display was made from a gorgeous chuck of black walnut with deep intricate figuring. The attractive checkering is done by hand, deep and functional, without being too sharp on the hand. The butt stock is capped off with a Galzan sporting pad which features a snag free hard top for effortless mount.

The target style forearm is well matched to the butt stock with excellent checkering coverage for superior grip and control. Wood to metal fit is precise and the forearm locks securely into place with an Ansley style push-button locking mechanism. The hand rubbed oil finish is well executed and accentuates the figure in the wood.