Description
Most pump guns in this price range give you a bead sight and a bare receiver, then call it a day. The TriStar Cobra III Force shows up with a lot more on the table. The headline feature is the return spring built into the forearm. Run the pump back and let go, and the spring snaps the action closed for you, which makes fast follow-up shots noticeably quicker once you get the rhythm down. Prefer a traditional pump feel? Pull the spring out and it cycles like any standard slide action. Having both options in one gun is a nice touch you won't find on most shotguns in this class.
Sights and Rails on the Cobra III Force
The sighting setup is genuinely useful for a defensive shotgun. A ghost ring rear sits on a Picatinny rail atop the receiver, paired with a raised bridge fiber optic front that grabs light and gets your eye where it needs to be in a hurry. If you'd rather run a red dot, the top rail has you covered. There's a second Picatinny rail under the forearm for a light or laser, which is exactly where you want illumination on a home defense gun.
Built for Hard Use
The 18.5 inch barrel keeps the whole package short and easy to move through doorways and hallways, while the 3 inch chamber lets you feed it anything from light target loads to full-power buckshot. The injection molded synthetic stock wears a pistol grip with a soft rubber overlay, and a rubber recoil pad takes some sting out of heavier loads. Sling swivel studs come standard, and the tube holds 5 rounds with one in the chamber.
Why the TriStar Cobra III Force Earns Its Spot
TriStar includes an extended cylinder choke tube using the common Beretta/Benelli Mobil thread pattern, so swapping chokes down the road is simple and affordable. Back it all up with TriStar's five year mechanical warranty and you've got a feature-loaded 12 gauge that punches well above its weight for home defense or high-volume range days.
Key Specifications
- Model: Cobra III Force
- Manufacturer: TriStar Arms
- MPN: 23162
- UPC: 713780231624
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Action: Pump Action
- Barrel Length: 18.5"
- Chamber: 3"
- Capacity: 5+1
- Front Sight: Raised Bridge Fiber Optic
- Rear Sight: Ghost Ring on Picatinny Rail
- Stock: Black Synthetic Pistol Grip with Rubber Overlay
- Choke Threads: Beretta/Benelli Mobil
- Weight: 6.5 lbs
- Finish: Black
What’s Included
- TriStar Cobra III Force 12ga pump shotgun
- Extended cylinder (CYL) choke tube
- Choke box and choke wrench
- Magazine shot plug
- Owner's manual
- Gun lock
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the spring-loaded forearm on the Cobra III Force work?
There's a return spring housed in the forearm assembly. When you rack the pump to the rear and release it, the spring drives the forearm forward and closes the action on its own, speeding up your cycling. If you'd rather have standard pump operation, the spring is removable and the gun runs like a traditional slide action.
Can the TriStar Cobra III Force shoot 3 inch shells?
Yes, it has a 3 inch chamber, so it handles everything from light 2.75 inch target loads up to full-power 3 inch buckshot and slugs. Being a pump action, it cycles light and heavy loads with equal reliability since you're doing the work, not a gas system.
Does the Cobra III Force accept aftermarket choke tubes?
It does. The barrel is threaded for the Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke pattern, one of the most common thread systems out there, so finding tubes is easy. An extended cylinder choke comes in the box along with a choke case and wrench.
Can I mount a red dot or weapon light on this shotgun?
Yes on both counts. The receiver has a Picatinny rail up top that holds the ghost ring rear sight and will take a red dot or other optic, and there's a second Picatinny rail under the forearm that's perfect for a light or laser. That setup makes it easy to configure for home defense without buying extra mounts.





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