Your thoughts on this gun?

[RutnNStrutn]

TriStar Viper G2 Turkey Semi-Auto Shotgun with Pistol Grip TrueTimber Strata 20 gauge
A friend of mine is looking at getting this scattergun for turkey hunting. I don't know much about them. Do any of you have any experience with this gun? Good or bad, I'd appreciate your thoughts so I could pass them on to my friend. Thanks!!


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[Roost 1]

https://www.tndeer.com/threads/two-turkey-guns.423570/#post-5421335

[BDeal]

Following. I'm looking at the same gun. I wanted a Weatherby SA 459 but they quit making them and this one looks like the next best thing to me. I just wish it had a 22 inch barrel instead of a 24 and it would be perfect.

[RutnNStrutn]

https://www.tndeer.com/threads/two-turkey-guns.423570/#post-5421335

Roost1, I didn't see anything about the gun I was asking about in your link.

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[Greg Massey]

I would tell your friend to also look at the Franchi Affinity Turkey model with the pistol grip steady grip stock and it's inertia driven ... as another possibility

[Roost 1]

https://www.tndeer.com/threads/two-turkey-guns.423570/#post-5421335

Roost1, I didn't see anything about the gun I was asking about in your link.

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You are correct. I was just sharing a good deal on a great turkey gun.

Nothing at all wrong with a Tristar but not the same quality as a Franchi or Benelli.

[BDeal]

https://www.tndeer.com/threads/two-turkey-guns.423570/#post-5421335

Roost1, I didn't see anything about the gun I was asking about in your link.

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You are correct. I was just sharing a good deal on a great turkey gun.
Nothing at all wrong with a Tristar but not the same quality as a Franchi or Benelli.


I have no problem spending another $3-400 on the Franchi but it is almost a half a pound heavier than the Tristar and if I'm going to a 20 gauge one of the biggest reasons is to get something lighter.... The Franchi is pretty heavy compared to all of the competition.

[Greg Massey]

The TriStar Viper G2 20 ga. Avg Wt 6.3 and the Franchi 20 ga. turkey Model is Avg. Wt 6.7 ... 

[Roost 1]

https://www.tndeer.com/threads/two-turkey-guns.423570/#post-5421335

Roost1, I didn't see anything about the gun I was asking about in your link.

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You are correct. I was just sharing a good deal on a great turkey gun.
Nothing at all wrong with a Tristar but not the same quality as a Franchi or Benelli.


I have no problem spending another $3-400 on the Franchi but it is almost a half a pound heavier than the Tristar and if I'm going to a 20 gauge one of the biggest reasons is to get something lighter.... The Franchi is pretty heavy compared to all of the competition.

You must have found a great deal on a Tristar if its $300-$400 cheaper than Affinity 3...


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[BDeal]

The TriStar Viper G2 20 ga. Avg Wt 6.3 and the Franchi 20 ga. turkey Model is Avg. Wt 6.7 ...

Correct. Thats almost half a pound.

[BDeal]

https://www.tndeer.com/threads/two-turkey-guns.423570/#post-5421335

Roost1, I didn't see anything about the gun I was asking about in your link.

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Are you trying to compare the 410 to the 20 gauge??

You are correct. I was just sharing a good deal on a great turkey gun.
Nothing at all wrong with a Tristar but not the same quality as a Franchi or Benelli.


I have no problem spending another $3-400 on the Franchi but it is almost a half a pound heavier than the Tristar and if I'm going to a 20 gauge one of the biggest reasons is to get something lighter.... The Franchi is pretty heavy compared to all of the competition.

You must have found a great deal on a Tristar if its $300-$400 cheaper than Affinity 3...


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[Greg Massey]

The TriStar Viper G2 20 ga. Avg Wt 6.3 and the Franchi 20 ga. turkey Model is Avg. Wt 6.7 ...

Correct. Thats almost half a pound.

Like i told you, less than 1/2 pd. difference in the 2 guns, your getting a better gun and trigger system in the Franchi... IMO

[BDeal]

If you're going to shoot something that heavy, why not just go with a 12 gauge then?

[Greg Massey]

If you're going to shoot something that heavy, why not just go with a 12 gauge then?

You win ... good luck with your decision ....

[BDeal]

Hey Greg- I apologize if I came off as sarcastic.  I wasn't meaning to be a wise  and I sincerely respect your opinion. For reference  I already have 2 heavy dedicated Turkey guns so I'm looking for a lightweight option and the Franchi and SX4 seem to be very high quality but also very heavy.