The KSG is our first entry into the shotgun market. The size, shape and design are similar to the currently available Kel-Tec RFB rifle, but the KSG ejects downward, instead of forward. The KSG weighs 6.9lbs and is as compact as legally possible with a 26.1" overall length and an 18.5" cylinder bore barrel. Even with this compact size, the internal dual tube magazines hold an impressive 14 rounds of 12 gage 2-3/4" rounds (7 per tube). The simple and reliable pump action feeds from either the left or right tube. The feed side is manually selected by a lever located behind the trigger guard. The lever can be positioned in the center detent in order to easily clear the chamber without feeding another round from either magazine. A cross bolt style safety blocks the sear, and the pump release lever is located in front of the trigger guard. The pump includes an under Picatinny rail for the mounting of a forward grip, or a light or laser. The included top Picatinny sight rail will accept many types of optics or iron sights. Forward and rear sling loops are built in, and a basic sling is included. The soft rubber butt pad helps to tame recoil. MSRP has not been officially been set, but we are looking at the $800.00 range.--Kel-Tec CNC
Specs:
- Length: 26.1"
- Width: 2.3"
- Height: 6.9" at the pistol grip
- Weight Empty: 6.9 lbs
- Weight Loaded: 8.5 lbs
- Caliber: 12 gauge
- Chambering: 3 inch (magazines feed 2.75 inch)
- Barrel: 18.5"
- Feed Mechanism: Independent, parallel horizontal tube magazines
- Magazine Selector: Rear of pistol grip
- Capacity: 7 rounds in each tube +1
- Sights: Anything M1913 rail compatible
- Action: Slide-action repeater
- Safety selector: Cross-bolt
Gun Review Highlights:
- Incredibly compact for such a huge amount of firepower
- The reliability of a slide-action, compactness of a bull-pup, and the streamlining of a tube magazine
- Separate-type loads can be kept in each tube for easy selection for the type situation
- 18.5" barrel keeps it civilian-legal
- Shell loading/ejection configuration makes it totally ambidextrous
- Forward grip serves as the slide-action control
- Magazine selector-switch just behind the AR-style pistol grip operates intuitively, right or left, with a center position that allows the operator to unchamber a round without re-chambering another, or to load a specialty round.
- 3" rounds can be loaded individually, though not cyclable through the magazine
- Cross-bolt safety selector similar to the AR config.
- SAAMI classifies the KSG as "drop safe"
- Can be held and fired with one hand
- Sling attachment points on both sides at the muzzle
- Single sling attachment located on rear of stock
- M1913 rail top and bottom
- Muzzle threading for a choke allows game hunting applications
- Facile, reliable and accurate
- Rubber-covered synthetic butt proved very comfortable
- Length of trigger pull position: 13"
- No tendency to heat up under extended fire
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