STOEGER 31088 20 GA DOUBLE DEFENSE 3" CHAMBER 20" FIXED IC CHOKE BBL

The Stoeger Double Defense Over/Under (31088) is a 20-gauge break-action shotgun built for home defense and personal protection in close-quarters environments. Chambered for both 2-3/4-inch and 3-inch shells, this over/under defensive shotgun gives shooters a proven, two-shot platform that is fast to deploy and simple to operate.

Key Features

• Part number: 31088
• Gauge: 20-gauge
• Chamber: 2-3/4 inch and 3 inch
• Capacity: 2 rounds
• Barrel length: 20 inch ported over/under
• Choke: Fixed Improved Cylinder on both barrels
• Stock: Black-finished walnut
• Receiver finish: Blued
• Barrel finish: Blued
• Sight: Green fiber-optic front sight
• Optic ready: Yes, Picatinny rail on receiver
• Action: Over/Under break-action
• Safety: Tang-mounted automatic safety
• Trigger: Single trigger
• Length of pull: 14-1/2 inch
• Drop at heel: 2-1/2 inch
• Drop at comb: 1-1/2 inch
• Overall length: 36.5 inch
• Weight: 6.6 lbs
• Drilled and tapped: Yes

Special Features

• The 20-inch ported barrels reduce muzzle rise between shots, helping you stay on target quickly during a two-shot defensive sequence.
• Both barrels carry fixed Improved Cylinder chokes, providing a wide, fast-opening shot pattern purpose-built for close-range defensive use.
• A factory-installed Picatinny rail on the receiver allows direct mounting of red-dot sights without additional gunsmithing.
• A second Picatinny rail positioned under the barrels accommodates tactical lights or laser sighting devices right out of the box.
• The tang-mounted automatic safety engages automatically when the action is opened, adding a built-in layer of handling security between shots.
• The single-trigger design fires both barrels in sequence with one familiar trigger pull, eliminating the need to switch trigger fingers under pressure.
• The black-finished walnut stock gives the Double Defense a traditional look with the durability of a working defensive platform.

Practical Benefits

• The compact 36.5-inch overall length works well in hallways, stairwells, and other confined spaces where maneuverability matters.
• The 6.6-pound weight makes the 20-gauge Double Defense a comfortable choice for smaller-framed adults and newer shooters transitioning into defensive shotgun ownership.
• The break-action design requires no gas system, no bolt cycling, and no magazine management, making it one of the most intuitive defensive platforms to load and clear under stress.
• Compatible with a wide range of 20-gauge loads, from light target shells to heavy defensive buckshot and slug ammunition, so you can practice affordably and load for performance when it counts.
• Whether you keep it staged for home defense, bring it to the range for familiarization training, or hand it to a newer shooter building confidence with a shotgun, your Stoeger Double Defense 31088 delivers a simple, reliable platform without complexity getting in the way.

The Stoeger Double Defense (31088) in 20-gauge is a dependable option for the home defender or new shotgun shooter who wants a no-nonsense, ready-to-use over/under defensive shotgun straight out of the box.