The TriStar Viper G3 Compact 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun is a gas-operated 3-inch twelve with a 24-inch barrel (TriStar part no. 26112). TriStar builds every Viper G3 to shoot light target loads and heavy waterfowl loads interchangeably, and tests the design for 5,000 rounds of endurance. The chamber and barrel are chrome-lined, a vent rib with a matted sight plane carries a fiber optic front sight, and three Beretta/Benelli Mobil-thread choke tubes are included. A manual E-Z Load magazine cut-off lets you clear the chamber without cycling a fresh shell from the magazine. The shorter 24-inch barrel keeps the gun quick to swing in tight cover and handy in a blind.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12 gauge with a 3-inch chamber, so it handles everything from target loads to 3-inch magnum shells.
• The barrel is 24 inches, a shorter length that swings quickly in brush and tight blinds.
• The action is gas-operated semi-automatic, and the bolt locks open after the last round is fired.
• The tubular magazine holds 5 rounds, loads from the bottom and comes with the shot plug installed.
• Three Beretta/Benelli Mobil-thread choke tubes are included in improved cylinder, modified and full, along with a choke box and wrench.
• The barrel carries a vent rib with a matted sight plane that cuts glare along the line of sight.
• A fiber optic front sight gathers light for fast target pickup.
• The chamber and barrel are chrome-lined, which resists corrosion and eases cleaning.
• A manual E-Z Load magazine cut-off lets you unload the chamber without feeding a new shell from the magazine.
• The primary safety sits on the back of the trigger guard and blocks the trigger, hammer lever and hammer when engaged.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which choke tubes come with this shotgun? Three Beretta/Benelli Mobil-thread tubes in improved cylinder, modified and full, plus a choke box and a wrench.

Can I unload the chamber without emptying the magazine? Yes. With the manual E-Z Load cut-off, you push the lifter up slightly and open the action, which keeps a new shell from cycling out of the magazine while the chamber is cleared.

Will it cycle both light and heavy loads? Yes. TriStar designs the Viper G3’s 3-inch gas system to shoot light target loads and heavy waterfowl loads interchangeably.

Buy the TriStar Viper G3 Compact 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 24-Inch, Black Synthetic

With a rubber recoil pad, shim kits and a five-year TriStar warranty standard, the Viper G3 is built to keep working season after season. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and compare it with the rest of our semi-auto shotguns.