The TriStar Arms Viper G3 12 gauge synthetic semi-auto shotgun (brand part no. 26110) is the working-gun version of the line, with a 28-inch barrel and a gas-operated action. The synthetic stock shrugs off the rain, mud and knocks that wear on a wood stock, and it carries a rubber recoil pad and shim kits for fit. It chambers 3-inch shells, so light target loads and heavy waterfowl loads both cycle through the same gun. Duck blinds, dove fields and a weekend of clays are where a gun like this earns its keep.

Key Specifications

• Gauge is 12 gauge, the standard choice for waterfowl, turkey, upland and clays.
• Barrel length is 28 inches, long enough for a smooth swing and a tight pattern with the supplied chokes.
• The action is gas-operated semi-automatic, and the bolt stays open after the last round is fired.
• The tubular, bottom-loading magazine holds five rounds, with a shot plug installed that unscrews with the magazine cap.
• Three Beretta/Benelli Mobil-style choke tubes (improved cylinder, modified and full) come with a choke box and wrench.
• The front sight is a fiber optic bead on a vent rib with a matted sight plane, which cuts glare and picks up the bird quickly.
• The primary safety is a crossbolt safety on the back of the trigger guard, where it blocks the trigger and hammer.
• Average weight is 6.9 lbs, which you will notice in how the gun carries and swings.
• The barrel and chamber are chrome-lined, which resists corrosion and wipes clean after a wet day afield.
• The stock is synthetic, which stays stable in wet and cold conditions where wood can swell, and it includes a rubber recoil pad and shim kits for fit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the synthetic or the walnut Viper G3? This is the synthetic model. It has the same 12 gauge, 28-inch gas-operated platform as the walnut version, with a weather-resistant synthetic stock instead of wood.

What loads will it cycle? TriStar describes the Viper G3 as a gas-operated semi-automatic that handles light target loads through heavy waterfowl loads interchangeably.

Are choke tubes included? Yes. The Viper G3 uses a removable choke system with Beretta/Benelli Mobil-style threads and includes three choke tubes (improved cylinder, modified and full), a choke box and a wrench.

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A weather-tolerant synthetic stock on a gas-operated 12 gauge makes this Viper G3 a working field gun. Order Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more semi-auto shotguns from the shop.