Description
Big water ducks and late-season geese call for 3.5" magnums, but nobody wants a gun that only cycles heavy stuff. The TriStar Viper Max solves that with a two-piston gas system: pop in the light load piston for 2.75" target shells, swap to the heavy load piston for everything up to 3.5" magnums. The spare piston tucks away inside the forearm, so you're not digging through a blind bag when conditions change. It's a simple, practical setup that lets one shotgun pull double duty between the clays course in summer and the marsh come fall.
Built for the Blind: Viper Max Features That Matter
This version wears Realtree Max-7 camo over a synthetic stock and forearm, with overmolded rubber grip panels that stay put when your gloves are soaked. The 30" vent rib barrel with a matted sight plane and fiber optic front sight gives you a long, smooth swing on passing birds, and the chrome-lined chamber and barrel shrug off steel shot and wet mornings. You also get a magazine cut-off, which lets you eject the shell in the chamber and swap loads without running the whole magazine, handy when a goose slips into your duck spread. A recoil pad and sling swivel studs come standard, and the 5+1 capacity includes a removable shot plug for migratory bird work.
Choke Options Out of the Box
TriStar includes four Beretta/Benelli Mobil pattern choke tubes: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full. That covers everything from close decoying birds to longer pass shooting, and since the Mobil thread pattern is one of the most common out there, aftermarket options are everywhere if you want a dedicated waterfowl or turkey tube later.
Why the Viper Max Earns a Spot in the Truck
At around 7.4 pounds, the gas operation soaks up a good chunk of magnum recoil, which your shoulder will appreciate on a high-volume day. TriStar backs it with a five-year warranty, and the value these Turkish-built autoloaders deliver has earned them a loyal following among waterfowlers who'd rather spend the difference on shells and decoys.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: TriStar Arms
- Model: Viper Max
- MPN: 24193
- UPC: 713780241937
- Action: Gas-Operated Semi-Auto
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3.5"
- Barrel Length: 30" Vent Rib, Chrome-Lined
- Capacity: 5+1 (Shot Plug Included)
- Finish: Realtree Max-7 Camo
- Stock: Synthetic with Overmolded Rubber Grip Panels
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front Sight
- Chokes Included: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full (Beretta/Benelli Mobil)
- Safety: Crossbolt
- Weight: Approx. 7.4 lbs
- Warranty: 5-Year Manufacturer Warranty
What’s Included
- TriStar Viper Max 12ga Semi-Auto Shotgun
- 4 Beretta/Benelli Mobil Choke Tubes (Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full)
- Light and Heavy Load Gas Pistons
- Removable Shot Plug
- Owner's Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the TriStar Viper Max shoot light target loads and 3.5" magnums?
Yes, that's the whole point of its two-piston gas system. You run the light load piston for 2.75" target shells and swap to the heavy load piston for 3" and 3.5" hunting loads. The spare piston stores right in the forearm, so switching between a clays session and a duck hunt takes just a minute.
What choke tubes does the Viper Max use?
It's threaded for the Beretta/Benelli Mobil choke pattern, and TriStar includes four tubes: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full. Since Mobil is one of the most widely supported thread patterns around, finding extended waterfowl or turkey chokes from aftermarket makers is easy.
Is the 30" barrel a good choice for waterfowl hunting?
It's a great fit for it. The longer sight plane and added weight out front smooth out your swing on passing ducks and geese, which most waterfowlers prefer over a shorter, whippier barrel. The vent rib and fiber optic front sight make target acquisition quick even in low morning light.
Does the TriStar Viper Max come with a warranty?
Yes, TriStar backs the Viper Max with a five-year manufacturer warranty. Combined with the chrome-lined barrel and chamber that resist corrosion from wet field conditions, it's built to hold up season after season with basic cleaning and care.




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