12 GA WINCHESTER SX4 FIELD S/AUTO

12 GA WINCHESTER SX4 FIELD S/AUTO

This is certainly a well-designed stock for comfort and reduced recoil felt to the shooter and I had the walnut stocked version, or ‘Field’ model. Purely from a personal point of view, and I will get this out of the way first, to me the walnut was very plain and had a decidedly red tinge to it. Also, the thick satin oiled finish did little to enhance any figure that was there; purely visual I know.

However, with regards fit and function it was top notch. The forend has a good length for a hold at any position, which is handy for hide use, or odd angles off the back of a pick up if lamping!

You have a stepped top ridge half way down, with scalloped finger grooves, so cold or wet hands still have a firm grip. You have a further two panelled chequered area, which are actually ribbed to give a unique hold and look. The underside too is thus ribbed and all in all a comfortable, highly practical forend design. This is mimicked in the rear butt section, with a pistol grip having a near wrap around ribbed panel but no palm swell.