Description
The Viper G2 has quietly built a reputation as one of the best values in the semi-auto shotgun world, and this black synthetic 28" version is the workhorse of the lineup. It runs on a gas-operated action that soaks up recoil and cycles a wide spread of loads, from light 2 3/4" target shells at the clays course to heavy 3" magnums in the duck blind. TriStar endurance tests the design out to 5,000 rounds, and at 6.9 pounds it carries well on long walks through pheasant country without beating you up at the bench.
A Barrel Built for Field and Clays
The 28" chrome-lined barrel wears a ventilated rib with a matted sight plane and a fiber optic front sight that picks up light fast when a bird flushes or a clay leaves the house. The barrel is threaded for Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke tubes, and TriStar includes improved cylinder, modified, and full tubes with a choke box and wrench right in the case. That covers you from close flushing quail out to longer passing shots without buying a thing. The chrome-lined chamber and bore also make cleanup easier and shrug off the wet conditions waterfowlers live in.
Viper G2 Synthetic Furniture That Handles Weather
The fixed black synthetic stock and forend get TriStar's Soft Touch finish, which gives the gun a grippy, comfortable feel even with cold or wet hands. A rubber recoil pad takes the sting out of heavier loads, and a shim kit lets you tweak the fit to your build. Capacity runs 5+1 with 2 3/4" shells, and the manual E-Z load magazine cut-off lets you swap the shell in the chamber without cycling one up from the tube, which is handy when a duck hunt suddenly calls for a different load.
Why the TriStar Viper G2 Earns Its Keep
This is the shotgun for the hunter who wants one gun that does it all: dove fields in September, ducks in November, spring turkey, and a few rounds of skeet in between. TriStar backs it with a five-year warranty, and the crossbolt safety and swivel studs round out a package that punches well above its class.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TriStar Arms
- Model Number (MPN): 24105
- UPC: 713780241050
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Action: Gas-Operated Semi-Auto
- Barrel Length: 28" Vent Rib, Chrome-Lined
- Capacity: 5+1 (2 3/4" shells)
- Choke System: Beretta/Benelli Mobil Threads
- Chokes Included: Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full
- Stock: Fixed Black Synthetic with Soft Touch Finish
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front Sight
- Safety: Crossbolt
- Overall Length: 48.5"
- Weight: 6.9 lbs
- Warranty: 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty
What’s Included
- TriStar Viper G2 12 GA semi-auto shotgun
- Three choke tubes (Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full)
- Choke box and choke wrench
- Magazine shot plug
- Stock shim kit
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the TriStar Viper G2 cycle light target loads?
Yes, that is one of its strong suits. The gas-operated system is designed to run everything from light 2 3/4" target loads up to heavy 3" waterfowl shells interchangeably. Like most gas guns, a short break-in period of a few boxes of stouter shells helps it settle in with the lightest loads.
What choke tubes fit the Viper G2?
The barrel is threaded for Beretta/Benelli Mobil style choke tubes, one of the most common patterns out there, so aftermarket options are everywhere. TriStar ships it with improved cylinder, modified, and full tubes plus a choke box and wrench, which covers most hunting and clays situations right out of the case.
What is the magazine cut-off on the Viper G2 for?
The manual E-Z load magazine cut-off lets you open the action and swap the shell in the chamber without feeding a new round from the magazine tube. It is a handy feature for hunters who want to change loads on the fly, like switching to a heavier shell when geese come in over the decoys.
Is the Viper G2 Synthetic a good duck gun?
It is a solid pick for waterfowl. The 3" chamber handles magnum steel loads, the chrome-lined barrel and chamber resist moisture and simplify cleanup, and the Soft Touch synthetic stock stays grippy with cold, wet hands. At 6.9 pounds it also carries comfortably to and from the blind.




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