Kel Tec KSG Overview

Revealed at last year’s SHOT show, the Kel Tec KSG (Kel-Tec Shotgun) ended up being one of the most sought after new firearms in previous weeks, selling on gunbroker for at certain times 50% over MSRP. This, I’m definitely sure pleases the market traders holding them on the shelves.



The KSG is a 12 gauge, pump-action shotgun. The thing that sets it apart is it has a bullpup (action behind firing hand), dual magazine design, that makes it very smooth and compacted; with a capacity that most pump guns used around the world which is 6+6+1, while keeping a very short 26.1 inches total length, and an 18.5 inches length of the barrel. It weighs just about 7 pounds without magazine, and 8.5 pounds with magazine.



Specifications

· Operating System: Pump Action

· Gauge: 12

· Capacity: 6+6+1 dual magazines, 3 inches shells

· Chamber: 12-guage 3 inches (76 mm)

· Barrel Length: 18.5 inches (470 mm)

· Length of Pull: 13 inches (330 mm)

· Forend Travel: 4.1 inches (104 mm)

· Length: 26.1 inches (664mm)

· Width: 2.2 inches (56 mm)

· Height: 8 inches (204 mm)

· Grip width: 1.2 (54 mm)

· Forend width: 2.1 inches (54 mm)

· Stock with: 2.1 (54 mm)

· Total Weight: 6.9 lbs. (3.1 kg)



Kel-Tec\'s KSG is a great recommendation to the law enforcement’s gun manufacturers. We all know that there hasn\'t been much upgrading in the typical police pump shotgun for a very long period of time, other than in the areas of aftermarket modifications or accessories. The KSG is an advanced firearms that merges several needed features for law enforcement operations.



The KSG\'s high compact size, capacity, ultimate balance, and combined Picatinny rail systems may be just what modern officers need in their resources. The KSG is a grab and go platform that carries adequately firepower to any critical encounter.