The TriStar Viper G3 12 gauge (brand part no. 26131) is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun in the Shadow Grass Habitat camouflage finish, a Mossy Oak pattern, built for waterfowl and field use. TriStar Arms chambers it for 3-inch shells and fits a 28-inch vent-rib barrel with a fiber optic front sight, so it handles light target loads and heavy waterfowl loads interchangeably. A removable choke system uses Beretta and Benelli Mobil-style threads and includes three CT-3 choke tubes in improved cylinder, modified and full. A rubber recoil pad and standard shim kits help fit the gun to different shooters, and the chrome-lined chamber and barrel stand up to wet-field use. It is a straightforward semi-auto from our semi-auto shotguns for hunters who want a camo gun at a working price.

Key Specifications

• The gauge is 12, the most versatile choice for waterfowl and upland shooting.
• The barrel is 28 inches with a vent rib and matted sight plane.
• The chamber accepts 3-inch shells and is chrome lined along with the barrel.
• The action is gas-operated semi-automatic, which softens recoil compared with a pump or break-action.
• Capacity is 5 rounds in the tubular magazine with a shot plug installed.
• Three CT-3 chokes in improved cylinder, modified and full are included, along with a choke box and wrench.
• The front sight is a fiber optic bead for quick pickup on moving birds.
• Weight averages 6.9 pounds, light enough for a long day carrying through a blind.
• Length of pull is 13 inches, with shim kits for adjusting fit.
• The finish is Shadow Grass Habitat camo, a Mossy Oak pattern for blending into marsh and field cover.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chokes come with the Viper G3? Three CT-3 tubes in improved cylinder, modified and full, plus a choke box and wrench. They use Beretta and Benelli Mobil-style threads.

Can I shoot both light target loads and heavy waterfowl loads? Yes. The gas-operated action is designed to shoot light target loads through heavy waterfowl loads interchangeably, with the chamber set for 3-inch shells.

Where is the safety? TriStar places the primary safety on the back of the trigger guard, where it blocks the trigger and the hammer mechanism.

Buy the TriStar Viper G3 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun, 28-Inch, Shadow Grass Habitat Camo

A camo-finished semi-auto with a chrome-lined bore, three chokes and shim kits already in the box is built to be used hard. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.