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#SundayGunday: TriStar Raptor II

The early season may be over, but as most waterfowlers know, the best is yet to come. The month of January is prime for duck hunting, and with that in mind, we want to showcase a new shotgun from TriStar Arms that has proven to be a reliable workhorse in the duck blind: the semi-auto, gas-operated Raptor II, featuring enhanced furniture, modern finishes, and a dollar-to-gun ratio that is off the charts. Learn more about it in this exclusive video.

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Hardware Review: TriStar Raptor II

There are few more utilitarian tools than a good, affordable shotgun. TriStar Arms is one of the leaders in producing firearms that fit into this category, and for 2025 the company released an update to its acclaimed Raptor semi-auto.

New for 2025: TriStar Raptor II

TriStar Arms has released its semi-automatic, gas-operated Raptor II shotgun.

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The Matrix—TriStar’s first inertia-driven semi-automatic shotgun—features a fiber-optic front sight post to naturally draw the eye when pointing at birds and an oversized trigger guard for the comfortable use of cold-weather gear when shooting. 

#SundayGunday: TriStar Bristol SxS

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#SundayGunday: TriStar Viper G2 Pro Camo

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#SundayGunday: TriStar Matrix

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Built specifically for duck hunters, the Viper G2 Pro features oversized operation controls, over-molded rubber grips on the stock and fore-end, an enlarged triangular safety and a larger mag well for easy loading.

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