Like the rails, the choke tubes allow the end user to tailor the Cobra Force to personal preference.Īt 25 yards, the Cobra Force put all nine. It was generously proportioned, but swung easily and was not difficult to control.Ī flared, cylinder-bore muzzle brake and a Beretta/Benelli-type, flush-fitting, cylinder-bore choke tube are included with the gun. The Cobra Force performed reliably and well at the range with both 2 3/4-inch and 3-inch 00 buck loads. Only slug loads created discomfort, and then only during an extended shooting session. The Cobra Force’s weight is forward, limiting muzzle rise. Its light construction did not appreciably increase felt recoil, though. It was hollow, which kept weight down, and it proved durable. This one measured 5 pounds, 7 ounces with no take-up, and it was quite smooth. One thing you rarely hear praised about a tactical shotgun is the trigger pull. Pressing the button from right to left disengaged the safety. The safety was located at the top rear of the trigger guard in a position familiar to many shotgunners. Pressing it back while pulling the fore-end unlocked the action, allowing the slide to rack whether or not the gun was cocked. Instead of being awkwardly located above the trigger guard, it was just ahead of the trigger guard. It was one of the most comfortable factory pistol grips we’ve seen on a long gun.Īnother nicety was the action release. The big, hand-filling grip is covered with soft rubber, providing both secure purchase and pleasant cushioning. There were other, less readily apparent features of the Cobra Force that we liked, too.
In any event, the rail offers convenience, whether or not the user opts for a gun-mounted light or any other accessory. The Picatinny rail beneath the fore-end could accommodate a laser but is more likely to be fitted with a high-intensity light. In fact, it’s virtually impossible not to find.
The high and massive sight is easy to find in a hurry. The fiber optic captures and channels ambient light, providing a sight that’s visible in all but the darkest conditions while not relying on batteries. Up front is a rugged, protected post with a fiber-optic light pipe. Customers typically have their own preferred sighting devices, and the inclusion of a Picatinny rail allows their installation. This is an acknowledgment of the realities of today’s tactical shotgun market. Take it out and the Cobra Force functions like any other tactical pump shotgun.Īnother interesting feature of the Cobra Force is the inclusion of Picatinny rails atop the receiver and on the underside of the fore-end. The good news is that the spring is easily removed. This was particularly troublesome at the range as it was difficult to show clear to fellow shooters who wanted to go downrange. The problem we found with the spring was that there was no way to lock the action open. We didn’t really notice either benefit, but we believe the spring-assist might be of use to an injured operator. Additionally, it is claimed that because less force is necessary to slide the fore-end forward, accuracy is enhanced. The virtue of the system is said to be improved speed. In fact, if the fore-end is released at its rearmost point, there is sufficient spring pressure to drive it forward, chambering a round and locking the action into battery. The fore-end is then slid forward with a considerable assist from the spring as the action chambers a fresh round. Once the gun is fired, the fore-end can be pulled rearward, compressing the spring and ejecting the hull. Most noteworthy among the Cobra Force’s features is that the fore-end is mounted on a return spring. The magazine tube is actually blocked, preventing insertion of additional rounds. Despite the appearance of a long magazine tube, as an import its magazine capacity is limited to five rounds. It is chambered for 2 3/4-inch and 3-inch shotshells.
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The matte-black gun has a 20-inch cylinder-bore barrel and full stock with a pistol grip. TriStar’s Cobra Force shotgun is a Turkish-made 12-gauge tactical pump-action offering some very nice, even unique, features at a reasonable price.
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