The TriStar Viper G3 Compact Sporting 20 gauge in red synthetic is a gas-operated semi-auto clays gun with a 26-inch barrel and a shortened stock (TriStar part no. 26163). It comes with four extended CT-4X choke tubes, so one gun can cover skeet, sporting clays and a round of upland hunting. The compact stock has a 13-inch length of pull, which suits smaller-framed and younger shooters as well as anyone who prefers a short, quick-mounting stock. TriStar Arms builds the Viper G3 to be tested for 5,000 rounds of endurance, and the fiber optic front sight and vent rib keep the target in focus. It is a straightforward way to start in the clay games without a custom-gun budget.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 20 gauge, a lighter-recoiling bore that makes long clay-target days easier on the shoulder.
• The barrel is 26 inches long with a vent rib and matted sight plane for a clean sight picture.
• The action is gas-operated semi-automatic, which reduces felt recoil and cycles light target loads and heavier loads interchangeably.
• The chamber is 3 inches, so the gun is not limited to light target shells.
• Capacity is a 5-round magazine plus one in the chamber, with a shot plug included.
• Four extended CT-4X choke tubes (skeet, improved cylinder, modified and full) are included, which covers most clay-target setups.
• The sight is a fiber optic front sight, easy to pick up against the rib.
• The stock is red synthetic with a 13-inch length of pull, a compact fit that handles well for smaller shooters.
• The safety is a crossbolt safety at the rear of the trigger guard, which blocks the trigger, hammer lever and hammer when engaged.
• Average weight is 6 pounds, light enough to keep the gun lively through a full round of sporting clays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a youth model or a full-size gun? TriStar lists it as the Viper G3 Compact Sporting, with a 13-inch length of pull and a 26-inch barrel. The shorter stock is the compact feature, and shim kits are standard.

Which chokes are included? Four extended CT-4X tubes in skeet, improved cylinder, modified and full, along with a choke box and wrench.

Can it be used for hunting as well as clays? Yes. It has a 3-inch chamber and a gas-operated action that TriStar describes as handling light target loads through heavy loads, so it can be pressed into upland use with the right chokes.

Buy the TriStar Viper G3 Compact Sporting 20 Gauge, Red Synthetic, 26-Inch

The compact stock and the extended four-choke set are what make this Viper G3 a sporting gun rather than a field gun. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more semi-auto shotguns while you are here.