TriStar Arms Cobra III 12 Gauge 3" 5+1 Pump-Action Shotgun

The TriStar Sporting Arms Cobra III Pump 12/28 Syn 3" is a reliable, no-frills pump-action shotgun built for hunters, sport shooters, and budget-conscious operators who demand dependable performance without premium pricing. This 12-gauge delivers the proven mechanics of proven pump-action design—fast follow-up shots, manual control, and ease of maintenance—in a platform that handles 3-inch magnum loads from the factory. The 28-inch barrel provides excellent sight radius and balanced handling for both upland and clay shooting applications.

Built on a blued steel receiver with a black synthetic stock and fore-end, the Cobra III prioritizes durability over aesthetics, resisting corrosion in field conditions while keeping weight minimal and pointability high. The 5+1 round capacity (five in magazine tube, one in chamber) provides sufficient ammunition on hand for hunting and sport shooting scenarios without excessive bulk. Three interchangeable choke tubes—Full, Modified, and Improved Cylinder—ship with the shotgun, allowing shooters to optimize pattern density and spread for everything from tight-pattern turkey loads to open-choke upland bird shooting. The smooth pump action cycles 2.75-inch, 3-inch, and 3-inch magnum shells reliably, with no special ammunition selection required.

This shotgun is ideal for first-time shotgun buyers, hunters transitioning from single-shot or semi-auto platforms, and tactical practitioners who value manual operation and redundancy over gas-system complexity. Law enforcement and private security personnel appreciate pump shotguns for training and deployment because they require no carrier setup, function with any 12-gauge shell regardless of load, and demand immediate manual response rather than depending on ammunition power to cycle. Field maintenance requires only basic tools and cleaning solvent; the receiver disassembly is straightforward. The 28-inch barrel length suits most adult shooters, though those in confined spaces or seeking faster target acquisition may consider aftermarket short barrels (verify local and federal regulations before modification).