Stevens 320

About Stevens and the 320

Stevens is one of America's oldest firearms brands — founded in 1864 and eventually acquired by Savage Arms. The Stevens name was revived for Savage's value-tier products, targeting buyers who want Savage Arms quality standards at the most accessible price point. The 320 is a bottom-ejecting pump-action shotgun — a design less common than side-ejecting alternatives but perfectly functional, and one that makes the 320 more left-hand friendly than many competitors since spent shells eject downward rather than across the shooter's face.

Bottom Ejection Design

The 320 ejects spent shells downward through the bottom of the receiver rather than to the right side like most pump shotguns. This design is genuinely ambidextrous — left-handed shooters don't receive spent shells across their face and left-handed operation is as natural as right-handed. For left-handed shotgunners who haven't found a comfortable pump at an accessible price, the 320 is worth specific attention.

Stevens 320 Variants

320 Field — Standard hunting configuration with a 28" barrel and bead front sight. The baseline 320 for upland and general hunting use.

320 Security — 18.5" barrel for home defense and security applications. The most popular 320 configuration in the U.S. civilian market.

320 Field/Security Combo — Includes both a 28" field barrel and an 18.5" security barrel for maximum versatility in one package. The best value for buyers who want both configurations.

320 Thumbhole — A thumbhole synthetic stock configuration for shooters who prefer the thumbhole grip style.

Who the 320 Is For

The Stevens 320 is purpose-built for buyers who need a functional, reliable shotgun at the lowest possible price — first-time shotgun buyers, budget-conscious hunters, home defense buyers who want reliability without investment, and buyers who want a dedicated truck gun or farm shotgun without worrying about the cost. The 320 doesn't have the aftermarket depth of the Mossberg 500 or the refinement of the Mossberg 590, but it cycles reliably and delivers 12 gauge performance at a price that's hard to beat.

FAQ

What makes the Stevens 320 eject downward?
The 320 uses a bottom-ejecting design where spent shells exit through the bottom port rather than the side. This makes it ambidextrous and is particularly beneficial for left-handed shooters.

What gauge is the Stevens 320?
12 gauge across all configurations.

Is the Stevens 320 reliable?
Yes — the pump-action design is inherently reliable and the 320 has a solid track record with standard field loads. Like all budget shotguns, quality control can be variable; function-test with your chosen ammunition before relying on it for home defense.

Who makes the Stevens 320?
The Stevens 320 is produced under the Stevens brand, which is owned by Savage Arms. It is manufactured in China under Savage Arms' quality specifications.