NRA Gun of the Week: TriStar Viper G2 SR Sport

American Hunter Staff

posted on September 30, 2015

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Last year, TriStar Arms expanded its Viper G2 semi-automatic shotgun line to include a new 12-gauge sporting model: the SR Sport. Designed with clay pigeons and upland game in mind, it was designed to be a comfortable and affordable sporting shotgun. Featuring a 30-inch target barrel with a red fiber optic sight, the SR Sport has a red anodized receiver and end cap. Its synthetic stock and forearm coated with "Soft Touch" provides the operator with a more comfortable shooting experience.

Our friends at American Rifleman recently featured the SR Sport in a segment of NRA's Gun of the Week. You can check out their coverage and get an inside look at TriStar's sporting gun with the video embedded above.

Technical Specifications:

• Model: Viper G2 SR Sport
• Action: Gas-operated, semi-automatic
• Caliber: 12 gauge
• Receiver: Anodized Aluminum
• Barrel: Chrome-lined, 30”
• Chamber: 2¾”, 3”
• Trigger: 5 lbs. 2.5 ozs.
• Magazine: 5-round tube magazine with plug
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front Bead
• Stock: Soft Touch
• Overall Length: 51”
• Weight: 7.2 lbs.
• Accessories: Owner’s manual, 4 extended Beretta chokes (SK, IC, M, F)
• MSRP: $624

More TriStar Coverage:

• A Day at the Range With TriStar Arms
• Five Most Underrated Shotguns
• Hardware: TriStar Viper G2 Synthetic

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