First Look: Charles Daly Honcho Firearms

Three new models of pump-action, 12-gauge firearms.

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posted on June 3, 2025
Charles Daly Honcho Firearms

Charles Daly has launched a new product line consisting of 14- and 18.5-inch, 12-gauge, pump-action firearms. This new American-made product line is known as the Charles Daly Honcho series. The lineup consists of three pump-action firearms: the Honcho Tactical Pump with synthetic furniture, the Honcho Tactical Pump with walnut furniture and the Honcho Tactical California model, which has a longer 18.5-inch barrel to be in compliance for that market. 

As pump-action firearms, the Charles Daly Honcho product family all implement the use of the popular birdhead’s grip, a style common virtually in nearly every semi-automatic or pump-action firearm regardless of make and model. 

Charles Daly Honcho Firearms Features 

  • Gauge: 12; 3-inch chamber
  • Capacity: 5 rounds 
  • Barrel Lengths: 14 or 18.5 inches
  • Receiver: Aluminum
  • Barrel: Steel
  • Sights: Fixed blade front sight
  • Safety: Manual
  • Grip: Bird’s head
  • Weight: 5 pounds, 2 ounces

Other features for each of the three different Honcho pump action firearm models include:

Honcho Tactical Pump – Synthetic

  • Black synthetic forearm and bird’s head grip
  • Aluminum receiver and steel barrel
  • Compact, tactical aesthetic
  • 14-inch barrel 

Honcho Tactical Pump – Walnut

  • Rich walnut forearm and bird’s head grip
  • Classic style meets rugged function
  • Aluminum receiver and steel barrel
  • 14-inch barrel

Honcho Tactical Pump – California Model

  • Black synthetic forearm and bird’s head grip
  • Compliant 18.5-inch barrel length for California regulations
  • Aluminum receiver and steel barrel
  • 18.5-inch barrel

Retail pricing for Charles Daly Honcho pump action firearms starts at $348 and goes up to $371 for the walnut variant. To learn more about the new Charles Daly family of Honcho pump-action, 12-gauge firearms, visit charlesdaly.com.

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