Posted By: TDog93 Re: Tristar Raptor 20-Gauge Experience? A young lady hunted ducks with us 2 years ago and she got 3 shots out of her TriStar before the side rail on the slide broke. This seems to be a common problem with many semi autos. Inc. other round or so with the occasional FTF. 2/15/2023. The 5 year warranty is what persuaded me to make the purchase on a Tristar Raptor. It is recommended that you insure the shipment with the carrier, TriStar is NOT responsible for LOSS or DAMAGE during shipment. Tristar is a beretta gas clone where as the Montefeltro is a inertia spring. Tristar is a beretta gas clone where as the Montefeltro is a inertia spring. The Raptor comes standard with a fiber optic front sight, 3 Beretta Mobilchokes (IC, M, F), and a ventilated butt pad. Also Tristar has really good over the phone customer service, I called them to ask about a spare I just sent .jpg copies to them. It features a highly durable molded stock and forearm, with a zero-plane stock for better feel. used M500 or 870 in 20 ga. or a used 11-87 for that matter, would have. Me and my friends have brought this out a handful of times and probably have around 1600 rounds through it. The Viper Max Shotgun will have two gas pistons. then out of know where around the 150 round mark every round was becoming a FTF! Went out on a limb and purchased this Walmart auto shotgun for my girlfriend even after not being able to find much info about this particular model on the E. First thing first. Daniel Defense firearms, parts and accessories. 0. Description The affordable TriStar Raptor Field Semi-Auto Shotgun uses reliable gas-piston operation to cycle either 2-3/4" or 3" shells without adjustment. You're absolutely right it's not cycling. If magazine and chamber are both loaded, opening action will result in ejecting shell from chamber but will not cycling new shell from magazine into the chamber. If you are using a screen reader and are having problems using this website, please call 1-800-227-7776 for assistance. Anything lower will have a varying effect on function. With labor included, that deal cost you more than a good Leupold FX-II 6x36mm Matte - Wide Duplex only $299.99, Good essay on federal land transfer proposal, Outdoor Stores to Visit in Anchorage and Fairbanks, Wyoming NR Special increase headed for the Gov's signature, Is the western hunting bubble bursting? Link to pictures:https://imgur.com/a/cCaFdUa. Anything lower has a varying effect on function. The synthetic buttstock and forend are impervious to weather, and the entire gun features a matte black finish that blends into shadows. Installing split ring over magazine tube will cause cycling issues. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Bragging about "warranties" is a often marketing tool, little else. If youre using slugs, we recommend using at least the Improved Cylinder choke tube. The split ring inside forearm holds the extra gas piston in place. Thanks westcliffe01 for your help. Do not shoot steel through anything tighter than a modified choke. (Sorry the one with the glare is federal hi-brass) Powerful rounds! I've checked assembly and everything is assembled back properly. No, it's not a Benelli or Beretta. Took the shotgun home, polished the trigger assembly a little more along with the bolt carrier surface's that contact it. Can Coolers | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Find More Great NRA Publications Perfect For Every Interest, Discover Everything That The NRA Has To Offer. Or worse cause the shotgun to be dangerous to fire. Finally satisfied with those results, We moved to rapid fire to se if we could cause any hang ups. So Far , Ive run only 200 rds thru it on 3 different days. after shipping & transfer fee it was $330. Everything ejected and fed perfect on all 3 types. 12-01-2014, 12:18 PM #2 Stumpknocker Senior Member Join Date Apr 2008 Location Camden sc Posts 6,508 My H&R is a 12 gauge so it's not exactly an apples to apples comparison to your 20 gauge, & i'm sure the Tristar is a fine gun but reading your post makes me think I made the right choice with the H&R. Called them while at the range and emailed them video because they didn't seem to believe it. The TriStar Raptor A-TAC was made with function and affordability in mind. Enjoy the process of helping your lady friend break in that new shotgun. Can you briefly explain ? What do you mean by plug?? I understand this is an old thread, but want to reply anyway, http://www.tristararms.com/ckfinder/userfiles/files/tristar%20semiauto%20owner%27s%20manual.pdf. I will knock off all those burrs with a needle file or a honing stone and make sure all the sharp edges are broken (don't touch anything that is trigger or sear related), Then clean everything spotless and re-oil and reassemble. Trying to fix a Tristar Raptor 20 guage. "I can Make This March and Make Georgia Howl". I'm looking to buy her another Tristar 28ga to duck hunt with. My budget is about $500 tops due to having to get them set up with a rifle also. Unbelievable! Thanks again to all who have replied. *Some models may only come with 1 choke (Mod). And mass customization are forcing companies to find flexible ways to meet customer demand. Please do not ship the firearm solely in its original box. Im good at talking myself into stuff. Kind of what I was thinking. The instruction manual doesn't say anything about a break in methodI think I remember the other book saying that you had to shoot a box of heavy loads through it to break the gun in. - 08/01/21 02:01 AM. As of 2016, the companys been in business for 20 years. I am currently looking for the TSA Youth 24 inch 20GA for my daughter , who would like to start shooting shotgun with the ol' man. It may be more suited for coverage by our colleagues at Shooting Illustrated, but there's no denying that the AR-style semi-automatic shotgun should wow more than a few folks that visit AmericanHunter.org. I'm seeing them new from cabelas for $450 I'm sure there's a better price out there somewhere. I guess you could just let them load one shell to achieve the same result though. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I saw the posts, but I am not getting into a pissing contest with anyone. Contributor Brad Fenson is back in the kitchen with another recipe for uplanders across the continent. make sure to take the shotgun in with you, so (see picture for round type and info) First we fired the gun at a slow rate of What really drew both of us to the raptor was the youth LOP and it's the opposite at same or similar weights. Granted, that was more than 500 years ago, but you get the idea. The second round came out with the shell to be loaded. Technically, you can buy the pistol now, but you can not take possession of it, the pistola would have to sit in FFL jail until you get your permit. 2023 TriStar Arms. They include barrels, receivers, stocks, triggers, and more. Went out on a limb and purchased this Walmart auto shotgun for my girlfriend even after not being able to find much info about this particular model on the E. My experience has been these are excellent guns with a generous warranty back-up. Has anyone heard of this before and does anyone think this might be the reason it won't eject?. It is recommended by TriStar to shoot heavy loads during this time. considering the labor and time you spent on itid say it was a investment disaster! both were similar price and both made in Turkey. Tristar Arms Viper G2 Safety Recall Notice >. Read on for his take on this Thai-inspired fusion dish. H&R, I put a full 100 pack of Federal 9 shot through it right out of the box & had one FTF. Also, thank you for the mini-review. Shop popular models like the Cobra, Hunter, Raptor, Sporting, Viper, and more. FCW carbon fiber mag extension for the Tristar Raptor (SERIAL # MUST START WITH "KRA") and Cobra I and III by Kral 12ga shotgun. Heres how to avoid the poseurs and choose the right one. I'm thinking about buying one because I ran across a brand new one for $300. TriStar Raptor Shotgun - Mine Had A Major Problem.Was It Fixed? H&R I put a full 100 pack of Federal 9 shot through it right out of the box & had one FTF. If you are trying to reach us during non-business hours, please click here to fill out a form or email us directly at service@tristararms.com. Frustrated and rain starting to come down we went home for the and our took it to an indoor today as a function check. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, In this case, the up and comer I'm talking about is. She shot plenty of times in the army so the kick doesn't bother her to much, it is of course more kick than an m4 but she's not afraid of it or anything. Dang that's an awesome deal. She started on dad's old M5500 with target loads, and worked her way up to slugs from there. The TriStar Raptor is a series of affordable gas operated semi-automatic shotguns. You are using an out of date browser. Went out on a limb and purchased this Walmart auto shotgun for my girlfriend even after not being able to find much info about this particular model on the E. First thing first. Privacy Policy. It is a pity that some gun-sellers cannot competently put up a website. it would (everytime) fail to eject the cartridge, then let 2 cartridges into the loading lever, which caused it to jam. 410 We do not recommend usage of Noble Sport (NSI) or PMC brands of ammunition. Hell, you could have picked up an old J. C. Higgins or High Standard for even less, and been further ahead than you are. and our The majority of today's O/U shotguns are made in Turkey. Ive got 3 of the viper g2s wonderful guns never had problems, got one sitting at about 6-7k round count but they're tristars top end semi autos and are 200-300 over the cost of the raptor and work like it to, the one with the high round count is my beat around/loaner gun for my dove field and generally doesn't need a cleaning tell 800-1000 rounds most research came up positive for the Tristar, but what made me get the H&R instead is the reversible gas piston to allow you to shoot both light & heavy loads without issue.and I got a good deal on the Description The affordable TriStar Raptor Field Semi-Auto Shotgun uses reliable gas-piston operation to cycle either 2-3/4" or 3" shells without adjustment. I do NOT reload ANY load that develops more pressure than 10,500 psi and most of the time, considerable less That's funny! We single load it for now. Hello. After you run a few hundred rounds through it, the gun may loosen a bit. Calling and shooting predators is one of the things that helps hunters get from the end of the fall seasons to when the turkeys start gobbling. I'm guess it would kick harder and put a lot more wear and tear on the gun? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. I am willing to meet at a local FFL within reasonable distance of my area. Can't say I've ever actually handled one. The second round came out with the shell to be loaded. My budget is about $500 tops due to having to get them set up with a rifle also. He and others like Wilhelm Wundt in Germany focused on innate and inherited Mass customization is the process of delivering market goods and services that are modified to satisfy a specific customers needs. Anything north of 1200fps velocity in a 2 3/4 shell runs like a champ! I was thinking that shotgun cost more than that, but now I realize I was thinking of the Viper, not the Raptor. 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