Description
There is a reason the TriStar Viper G2 keeps showing up in duck blinds and on sporting clays courses all over the country. It is a gas-operated 12 gauge semi-auto that cycles light target loads and heavy 3 inch waterfowl shells interchangeably, without demanding a boutique price to do it. The gas system also soaks up a good chunk of recoil, so a long day of shooting doubles or working a dove field will not beat up your shoulder the way a fixed-breech gun will.
Walnut Looks, Workhorse Guts
This version of the Viper G2 wears a genuine Turkish walnut stock and forend with cut checkering and a semi-gloss finish, matched to a black receiver and blued 28 inch barrel. It is a classic field look that stands out in a rack full of synthetic guns. Underneath the pretty wood, the details are practical: a chrome-lined chamber and barrel for easy cleanup and corrosion resistance, a vent rib with a red fiber optic front sight for fast target pickup in any light, and a rubber recoil pad to take the sting out of magnum loads. A shim kit comes standard so you can adjust the stock fit to your build, and TriStar backs the gun with a five year warranty.
Choke Options Straight From the Box
The removable choke system uses the common Beretta/Benelli Mobil thread pattern, and TriStar includes three tubes, improved cylinder, modified, and full, along with a choke box and wrench. That covers you from close-flushing quail to late-season geese without buying anything extra, and aftermarket Mobil tubes are everywhere if you want to fine-tune patterns later.
Living With the Viper G2
Capacity is 5+1 with a removable shot plug included for migratory bird hunting, and the manual E-Z Load magazine cutoff lets you unload the chamber or swap shells without cycling a fresh round from the tube. At 6.9 pounds it carries comfortably on long walks but has enough heft to swing smoothly on crossing birds. For a do-it-all 12 gauge that looks good doing it, this one is tough to argue with.
Key Specifications
- Model: Viper G2
- Manufacturer Part Number: 24100
- UPC: 713780241005
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 inch
- Action: Gas-Operated Semi-Auto
- Barrel Length: 28 inch, Vent Rib, Chrome-Lined
- Capacity: 5+1 (shot plug included)
- Choke System: Beretta/Benelli Mobil Threads
- Stock: Turkish Walnut, Cut Checkering, Semi-Gloss
- Sights: Red Fiber Optic Front
- Safety: Crossbolt
- Length of Pull: 14.25 inch
- Overall Length: 48.5 inch
- Weight: 6.9 lbs
- Warranty: 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty
What’s Included
- TriStar Viper G2 12 Gauge Semi-Auto Shotgun
- 3 Beretta/Benelli Mobil-style choke tubes (IC, M, F)
- Choke box and choke wrench
- Removable shot plug
- Stock shim kit
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What loads will the TriStar Viper G2 cycle reliably?
The Viper G2's gas system is designed to run everything from light target loads up to heavy 3 inch waterfowl shells interchangeably. Like most gas guns, it may want a short break-in period before it fully smooths out with the lightest loads, but once settled in it handles a wide range of ammo. TriStar endurance tests the design to 5,000 rounds.
Does the Viper G2 use common aftermarket choke tubes?
Yes. It uses the Beretta/Benelli Mobil thread pattern, one of the most widely supported choke systems out there. Improved cylinder, modified, and full tubes come in the box along with a wrench and choke case, and aftermarket options from Carlson's, Trulock, and others are easy to find.
Is the TriStar Viper G2 a good all-around gun for hunting and clays?
That versatility is its biggest strength. The 28 inch vent rib barrel with fiber optic front sight swings well on clays and upland birds, while the 3 inch chamber and included full choke cover waterfowl and turkey duty. At 6.9 pounds it carries easily in the field but still soaks up recoil thanks to the gas action.
What does the E-Z Load magazine cutoff do on the Viper G2?
It lets you empty or swap the shell in the chamber without feeding a new round from the magazine tube. That is handy for quickly changing loads, say from steel shot to a heavier goose load, or for unloading the chamber at the truck while leaving the tube topped off. It is a simple feature you end up using more than you would expect.



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