Description
There is a lot to like about a dedicated turkey gun that does not ask you to spend custom-shop money to get into the woods. The TriStar Viper G2 Turkey is a gas-operated 12 gauge semi auto with a 3 inch chamber, a 24 inch vent rib barrel, and a fixed synthetic pistol grip stock wrapped in Mossy Oak Bottomland camo. That camo pairs up with a Midnight Bronze Cerakote receiver, so the whole gun disappears against spring hardwoods instead of flashing sunlight at a wary tom. At 6.8 pounds and just over 36 inches overall, it carries easy on long walks between setups and swings quick when a bird hangs up off to one side.
Gas Operation That Takes the Sting Out
The gas system is the quiet hero here. Heavy 3 inch turkey loads are no fun out of a fixed-breech gun, but the Viper G2 soaks up a good chunk of that punch, and the rubber recoil pad handles the rest. The pistol grip stock gives you solid control from a seated position against a tree, which is exactly where most turkey shots happen. A green fiber optic front sight rides the matted vent rib for fast aiming in low timber light, and the Picatinny rail on the receiver is ready if you would rather run a red dot. The chrome-lined chamber and barrel shrug off weather and clean up fast after a rainy morning hunt.
Viper G2 Turkey Chokes and Extras
TriStar ships this one with four Mobil-thread choke tubes: improved cylinder, modified, full, and an extended turkey tube, plus a wrench and choke case. That spread means the same gun that anchors a gobbler in April can run dove fields and clays the rest of the year. Swap tubes and it earns its keep in every season. A shot plug comes installed, the crossbolt safety sits right where your trigger finger expects it, and the 5+1 capacity gives you plenty on tap. TriStar backs it with a five year warranty, which says a lot about how much they trust the platform.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TriStar Arms
- Model Number (MPN): 24151
- UPC: 713780241517
- Action: Gas-Operated Semi-Auto
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3"
- Barrel Length: 24" Vent Rib, Chrome Lined
- Capacity: 5+1
- Overall Length: 36.38"
- Weight: 6.8 lbs
- Stock: Fixed Synthetic Pistol Grip, Mossy Oak Bottomland
- Receiver Finish: Midnight Bronze Cerakote
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front with Picatinny Rail
- Choke Threads: Beretta/Benelli Mobil
- Safety: Crossbolt
- Warranty: 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty
What’s Included
- TriStar Viper G2 Turkey shotgun
- 4 choke tubes (Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full, Extended Turkey)
- Choke case and choke wrench
- Shot plug (installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
What choke tubes come with the TriStar Viper G2 Turkey?
It ships with four tubes: improved cylinder, modified, full, and an extended turkey choke, along with a wrench and choke case. The threads are the Beretta/Benelli Mobil pattern, so aftermarket turkey chokes from most major makers are easy to find if you want to fine-tune your pattern.
Can I mount a red dot on the Viper G2 Turkey?
Yes. The receiver has a Picatinny rail on top, so a red dot or small reflex optic bolts right on with no drilling or tapping. If you prefer to keep it simple, the fiber optic front sight on the vent rib works well on its own in dim woods.
How does the recoil feel with heavy 3 inch turkey loads?
The gas-operated action bleeds off a noticeable amount of recoil compared to pump guns, and the rubber recoil pad softens what is left. Reviewers have run 3 inch magnum turkey loads from a seated position without any trouble, which is where a turkey gun spends most of its time.
Is the Viper G2 Turkey only good for turkey hunting?
Not at all. With the IC and modified chokes swapped in, it handles dove, upland birds, and clay targets just fine, and the 3 inch chamber cycles everything from light field loads up to heavy hunting loads. The 24 inch barrel is a touch shorter than a typical field gun but still swings well.




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