The TriStar Viper G2 16 gauge semi-auto in walnut (TriStar part no. 24117) is a gas-operated shotgun with a 28-inch barrel for upland hunters who like the 16. TriStar Arms tested the Viper G2 line to 5,000 rounds and fits it with a Cerakote receiver, Turkish walnut with cut checkering and a fiber optic front sight. Three Mobil-style chokes ship with it, and the bolt stays open after the last round. It is a classic, softer-shooting field gun for grouse, pheasant and quail.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 16 gauge in a gas-operated, semi-automatic action.
• The barrel is 28 inches with a vent rib and matted sight plane.
• Chokes are Improved Cylinder, Modified and Full (CT-3) in the Beretta/Benelli Mobil-style system.
• The sight is a fiber optic front sight.
• The magazine is a five-round tubular design, with a shot plug that comes installed.
• A manual E-Z Load magazine cut-off lets you unload the chamber while keeping shells in the magazine.
• The safety is a trigger-guard safety on the backside of the guard.
• The stock is Turkish walnut with cut checkering and a semi-gloss finish, with a Cerakote receiver.
• Length of pull is 14 1/4 inches, and shim kits come standard.
• The average weight is 6.5 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chokes does the Viper G2 16 gauge ship with? Three Mobil-style tubes in Improved Cylinder, Modified and Full, plus a choke box and wrench.

How does the magazine cut-off work? TriStar says that pushing the lifter up while opening the action cuts the magazine off from cycling a new shell, so you can unload the chamber alone.

What is the receiver finish? TriStar lists a Cerakote receiver on the Viper G2.

Buy the TriStar Viper G2 16 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, Walnut

A walnut-stocked 16 gauge semi-auto is a rare, pleasant option for upland hunters. Find more semi-auto shotguns at our shop. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.