Cynergy Shotgun

The Browning Cynergy is a range of over-and-under (double-barrel shotgun with their barrels attached vertically), double-barreled shotguns introduced in 2004 by Browning Arms Company.^[2] It is considered to be a major departure from the traditional design of over and under shotguns,^{[citation needed]} which date back to the early 20th century.

Browning Cynergy
Type	Double-barreled shotgun
Place of origin	Japan
Production history
Designer	Browning Arms Company
Manufacturer	Miroku Corporation
Produced	since 2004[1]
Specifications
Action	Break action
Rate of fire	variable
Sights	iron sights

The Cynergy is manufactured at the Miroku^[3] Firearms Manufacturing plant in Kochi, Japan. The Cynergy is substantially different in its design from Browning's previous Over and Under shotgun, the Superposed.^[4]

Mechanism differences

Mechanical trigger

Mechanical trigger system

Based on the trigger system found in a rifle, Cynergy shotguns feature a reverse striker. The reverse striker is a mechanical trigger system that uses an actuator to reverse the direction of the impact force from the spring to the firing pin. Essentially, when the action opens up, the strikers must cock by a `pull' rather than a `push.'" This design offers the benefit of reduced locktime.^[5]

Monolock hinge

Side view of Monolock hinge system. Note large hinge radius.

The purpose of this design is to create a lower profile receiver. The system integrates the hinge and locking system. The MonoLock Hinge pivots on significantly more surface area than guns with conventional low profile receivers. Rectangular locking pins provide additional strength while a wear-in relief feature allows for wear without hindering lock-up.^[5]