Description
A kid's first shotgun sets the tone for everything that comes after, and the TriStar Raptor II Youth gets the important stuff right. It runs a gas-operated action that soaks up a good chunk of the 20 gauge's already mild recoil, so new shooters can burn through a case of clays without developing a flinch. The stock is cut to a 13 inch length of pull, which fits smaller frames the way a full-size gun never will, and the whole package comes in at a manageable 42.75 inches overall. Add the Muddy Girl camo synthetic stock and forend over a matte blue receiver, and you have a gun that stands out on the rack and holds up to real field use.
What the Raptor II Youth Brings to the Field
The 24 inch chrome-lined barrel wears a vent rib with a red fiber optic front sight that grabs your eye fast, whether you are swinging on a crossing dove or tracking a flushing rooster. The 3 inch chamber and 5+1 capacity give you room to run everything from light 2-3/4 inch target loads up to heavier hunting shells, and the gas system cycles that whole range reliably. Sling swivel studs come installed from the factory, which is a nice touch for long walks to the blind, and a rubber butt pad takes a little more sting out of every shot.
Choke Options That Grow With the Shooter
TriStar includes three mobil-pattern choke tubes, Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full, so this gun can handle skeet fields, upland cover, and tighter shots on squirrels or turkeys without buying anything extra. The Beretta/Benelli Mobil thread pattern also means aftermarket tubes are easy to find down the road.
Why the Raptor II Youth Muddy Girl Earns Its Spot
Plenty of youth guns are just pumps with short stocks. This one gives a new shooter a genuine semi auto with reduced felt recoil, proper fit, and a camo pattern that has a serious following among women and young hunters. It is a smart way to get someone hooked on wingshooting for good.
Key Specifications
- Model: Raptor II Youth
- Manufacturer Part Number: 20227
- UPC: 713780202273
- Gauge: 20 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Action: Gas-Operated Semi-Auto
- Barrel Length: 24" Chrome-Lined, Vent Rib
- Capacity: 5+1
- Length of Pull: 13"
- Overall Length: 42.75"
- Stock: Muddy Girl Camo Synthetic
- Receiver Finish: Matte Blue
- Front Sight: Red Fiber Optic
- Safety: Cross Bolt
- Choke System: Beretta/Benelli Mobil (IC, M, F)
What’s Included
- TriStar Raptor II Youth 20 Gauge Shotgun
- 3 Choke Tubes (Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full)
- Choke Box and Wrench
- Owner's Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TriStar Raptor II Youth a good first shotgun for a kid?
It is one of the better options in its class for that job. The gas-operated action noticeably softens the 20 gauge's already light recoil, and the 13 inch length of pull fits smaller-framed shooters properly instead of forcing them to stretch for a full-size stock. A rubber butt pad helps take the edge off too.
What choke tubes does the Raptor II Youth come with?
It ships with three tubes: Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full, along with a choke box and wrench. The threads follow the Beretta/Benelli Mobil pattern, so replacement and specialty tubes are widely available if you want to expand the set later.
Can this shotgun handle both target loads and hunting loads?
Yes. The 3 inch chamber and gas system let it cycle light 2-3/4 inch target shells as well as heavier field and waterfowl loads. Like most gas guns, it may prefer loads with a little more punch during break-in, so run a few boxes through it before hunting season.
Does the Raptor II Youth have sling swivel studs?
It does. Swivel studs come installed from the factory on the stock and forend cap, so you just need to add swivels and a sling of your choice. That makes it easy to carry on longer walks to the duck blind or through upland cover.




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