SKU: TS23162
UPC: 713780231624
MPN: 23162
The TriStar Cobra III Force 12/18.5 is a 3-inch chamber pump-action shotgun engineered for shooters who demand rapid follow-up capability without sacrificing traditional pump reliability. This 12-gauge combines a return-spring forearm mechanism with the versatility to cycle light target loads through heavy buckshot, making it suitable for clay sports, home defense training, and tactical applications where load variability is essential.
The 18.5-inch barrel balances maneuverability with shot placement capability, while the spring-assisted forearm system accelerates the pump cycle—the spring returns the forearm forward automatically after retraction, enabling faster target transitions than conventional pump shotguns. The spring is removable, allowing conversion to standard pump operation if preferred. At 9.13 pounds, the Cobra III Force remains controllable during extended shooting sessions. The shotgun features a removable choke system with Beretta/Benelli Mobil threads, including one extended choke tube (Cylinder), providing flexibility for different shot patterns and applications without investing in additional barrels.
This shotgun serves law enforcement trainers, sport shooters transitioning between target and field use, and armed professionals requiring a firearm that performs reliably across ammunition types without ammunition-specific tuning. The 3-inch chamber acceptance allows both 2.75-inch and 3-inch loads, maximizing ammunition availability and cost-effectiveness. The removable choke system enables quick adaptation to defensive, tactical, or sport-shooting scenarios without tools or barrel swaps.
TriStar's Cobra III platform is recognized for straightforward operation and durability in high-round-count training environments. The Force variant's spring-return forearm represents a functional enhancement that reduces fatigue during sustained pump cycles while preserving the mechanical simplicity that makes pump shotguns intuitive to field-strip and maintain under demanding conditions.
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