Browning Citori CX

The Browning Citori CX is manufactured by Miroku Corporation in Kochi, Japan, which has been Browning's primary production partner for over-and-under shotguns since the original Citori line was introduced in the 1970s. Miroku is known for high-quality firearm manufacturing and also produces other Browning shotgun and rifle models.

The Browning Citori CX is designed as a crossover shotgun suitable for both sporting clays and trap shooting, featuring interchangeable choke tubes and a versatile point of impact. This makes it distinct from Browning's more specialized models like the Citori CXS (skeet/sporting) or Citori 725 (higher-end sporting).

The Browning Citori CX is primarily available in 12 gauge with 30-inch or 32-inch barrel options, though some variants in 20 gauge and 28 gauge have been offered in the Citori lineup. The 12 gauge with 30-inch barrels is the most common configuration chosen by sporting clays and trap shooters.

Both the Browning Citori CX and Beretta 686 Silver Pigeon I are popular over-under shotguns in a similar price range for clay target shooting, but they differ in feel—the Citori CX typically has a wider receiver and a slightly heavier balance point, while the Beretta 686 is generally lighter and quicker to swing. Shooters often choose between them based on personal fit and preference for the Browning's monoblock construction versus the Beretta's monoblock design.