Chiappa Triple-Barrel Shotguns

The Chiappa Triple Threat on display at SHOT.

Chiappa is an import company known for its "unusual" firearms, such as their unique and unconventional Rhino revolvers. At SHOT Show this year, they didn't fail to impress, with the introduction of the new Triple Crown and Triple Threat shotguns.

While they are certainly not the first to attempt to improve upon the traditional break-action shotgun by adding additional barrels, they are the first mainstream company to do so, and their triple-barrel 12-gauge is the first to receive major attention in the gun community.

The new Triple Crown and Triple Threat are produced by Akkar Silah Sanayi Ltd. of Turkey. The Triple Crown is a a full-length sporting gun with a standard stock, and the Triple Threat is designed for self-defense, and is equipped with either a standalone pistol grip or a full-length stock that can transform into a pistol grip. Both shotguns can accept Rem choke tubes, and come with five choke tubes.

Once again, Chiappa completely rethinks a tried-and-true concept like the revolver or break shotgun, and improves upon it. I am looking forward to hearing more about this shotgun.