The TriStar Viper G2 Youth is a .410-bore semi-automatic sized for younger and smaller-framed shooters. It weighs 5.5 lbs with a 24-inch barrel and a 3-inch chamber. The Realtree Advantage Timber Camo finish covers the synthetic stock. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model Name: Viper G2 Youth 
• UPC: 713780241333 
• Gauge: .410 Bore 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 5 rounds (+1 in the chamber) 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Weight: 5.5 lbs. 
• Chamber Length: 3 inches 
• Finish: Realtree Advantage Timber Camo 
   

Detailed Features 

At 5.5 lbs the Viper G2 Youth is easy to handle without fatigue. The fiber optic front sight helps with target acquisition in varying light. Three chokes are included (Improved Cylinder, Modified, Full), covering typical small game and clay shooting distances. The semi-auto action produces softer felt recoil than a pump in the same gauge and size. 
 
The .410 bore caliber keeps recoil low, which is the main reason this gun works well as a first shotgun for youth shooters or adults who prefer lighter loads.

Most feedback on the Viper G2 Youth comes from parents who bought it as a first shotgun. The light weight (5.5 lbs) and manageable recoil get consistent praise. The semi-auto action also comes up positively. Faster follow-up shots compared to a pump make it more forgiving for new shooters.

The Realtree Advantage Timber Camo finish and adjustable stock get positive remarks from youth hunters.

Critical feedback includes some reports of cycling issues with certain ammunition brands, and a few users note that more experienced shooters may find the .410 limiting compared to a 20 or 12 gauge. For its intended audience, though, these are reasonable tradeoffs rather than serious flaws.