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tri star - fromtheplaines - 10-22-2014
Any one here own a tri star or shot one. they seem to be the cheapest option for me to get a double in 16. I am only seeming reviews on the sa but not so much on the ou. Didn't know if any one had any experience with them
RE: tri star - mikereddot - 10-23-2014
We've sold a bunch, and have never heard anything bad about them. We've a several guys come in looking for one because they shot their buddies and loved it.
RE: tri star - fromtheplaines - 10-23-2014
Cool I have seen the ones in the store and they seemed nice. But it's always hard to get a feel for a gun with out shooting it. And they make one in 16 which is awesome.
RE: tri star - RJDSRT - 10-24-2014
They are actually decent guns. The lockup is tight, they cycle very reliably and they are relatively inexpensive. I don't think you would be disappointed with one.
RE: tri star - BelieveIn308 - 11-01-2014
I am thinking my second shotgun will be a Tristar Tec-12 Tactical Auto 12 GA 20", Black. Seems to fit what I am looking for well. Price seems very reasonable for what you get. Anyone have one of these?
RE: tri star - Dutz - 11-02-2014
(10-23-2014, 08:47 AM)mikereddot Wrote: We've sold a bunch, and have never heard anything bad about them. We've a several guys come in looking for one because they shot their buddies and loved it.
They shot their buddies?!?
What a difference a possessive apostrophe can make.
"buddie's"
RE: tri star - AcilletaM - 11-02-2014
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RE: tri star - mikereddot - 11-02-2014
Vewy Vewy funny.
RE: tri star - BelieveIn308 - 11-03-2014
You run out of buddies doing that...
RE: tri star - BelieveIn308 - 11-07-2014
I will let you know what I think of it. I pulled the trigger so to speak on a TriStar Tec-12 semiauto/pump 12G. I loved the sights on it and the action seems tight enough. I will take her out next week and report back!
RE: tri star - RJDSRT - 11-10-2014
(11-07-2014, 04:41 PM)BelieveIn308 Wrote: I will let you know what I think of it. I pulled the trigger so to speak on a TriStar Tec-12 semiauto/pump 12G. I loved the sights on it and the action seems tight enough. I will take her out next week and report back!
Where ya takin 'er?
RE: tri star - BelieveIn308 - 11-11-2014
I took her yesterday to McMiller... I put maybe 20 rds of #6 2.75" shells and a few #7.5 through her and three rifled slugs at 100yd range. The Tristar is different sounding. Can't really tell you what to compare it too, but it has a distinctive sound.
The manual says not to run "Heavy" loads in pump mode, and that their might be issues with "Light" loads in semi-automatic. I am a noobie shotgun gun guy, and I found no definition of Light and Heavy loads in the manual. I am assuming it means 3" shells for Heavy loads, and maybe like 7.5/8 for 2.75" shells? In any case, I only had 2.75" with me. It worked fine in semi-auto just fine for all the birdshot, and I didn't try the slugs in pump mode.
The sights were dead on. It's harder to follow through with clays with it. But I really am liking the sights. Last point, you really need to clean this before taking it out, as it comes with a heavy coating of oil. It seems reasonably well made. I do like the option of semi-auto or pump.
And Ryan, if you'd like to try out the Tristar Tec12, we can arrange a range time to do so.
RE: tri star - fromtheplaines - 11-11-2014
Sounds like a cool gun, so it seems pretty well made than?
RE: tri star - mikereddot - 11-11-2014
Can you add a review to http://www.reddotarms.com/shop/firearms/shotguns/tristar-tec-12-tactical-auto-12-ga-20-black.html
RE: tri star - BelieveIn308 - 11-11-2014
(11-11-2014, 04:33 PM)mikereddot Wrote: Can you add a review to http://www.reddotarms.com/shop/firearms/shotguns/tristar-tec-12-tactical-auto-12-ga-20-black.html
Done...
(11-11-2014, 10:45 AM)fromtheplaines Wrote: Sounds like a cool gun, so it seems pretty well made than?
I'd say so for a modern tactical shotgun. It's not heavy. The metal parts seem well machined and fit together nicely. Of course there is a lot of plastic (slide, stock, etc), but it seems well made. I think the quality is better than my 870, but that is a good shotgun too. For the price I think it is a bargain. You could pay hundreds more for a shotgun with the same features.
RE: tri star - Brian S - 11-11-2014
(11-11-2014, 05:00 PM)BelieveIn308 Wrote:(11-11-2014, 04:33 PM)mikereddot Wrote: Can you add a review to http://www.reddotarms.com/shop/firearms/shotguns/tristar-tec-12-tactical-auto-12-ga-20-black.html
Done...
(11-11-2014, 10:45 AM)fromtheplaines Wrote: Sounds like a cool gun, so it seems pretty well made than?
I'd say so for a modern tactical shotgun. It's not heavy. The metal parts seem well machined and fit together nicely. Of course there is a lot of plastic (slide, stock, etc), but it seems well made. I think the quality is better than my 870, but that is a good shotgun too. For the price I think it is a bargain. You could pay hundreds more for a shotgun with the same features.
How do you like the pistol grip on it?
RE: tri star - BelieveIn308 - 11-11-2014
(11-11-2014, 06:13 PM)Brian S Wrote:(11-11-2014, 05:00 PM)BelieveIn308 Wrote:(11-11-2014, 04:33 PM)mikereddot Wrote: Can you add a review to http://www.reddotarms.com/shop/firearms/shotguns/tristar-tec-12-tactical-auto-12-ga-20-black.html
Done...
(11-11-2014, 10:45 AM)fromtheplaines Wrote: Sounds like a cool gun, so it seems pretty well made than?
I'd say so for a modern tactical shotgun. It's not heavy. The metal parts seem well machined and fit together nicely. Of course there is a lot of plastic (slide, stock, etc), but it seems well made. I think the quality is better than my 870, but that is a good shotgun too. For the price I think it is a bargain. You could pay hundreds more for a shotgun with the same features.
How do you like the pistol grip on it?
Yes, at first I didn't think I would, but it is very comfortable. The grip makes it fast on target as well.