KEL-TEC CNC KSG SHOTGUN 18.5 BRL 2-3/4 12GA W/GRIP LIGHT BLACK - 18.5" Barrel, 8 Rounds, 3" Chamber

I am in awe of this gun. Featuring a stunning 5+5+1 in the chamber with two and three-quarter shells or my favorite 8+8+1 in the chamber if you use Aguila Mini Shells. Zero issues with cycling and firing. Built in foregrip flashlight is bright enough to get the job done. The gun also came with a sling which is not the best quality, but hey it is free after all. This firearm will be my go to home defense gun from now on.

I love the firearm but it has a bad defect. When loading from the left tube it jams consistently. No issues from the right tube. I love the size and built in VFG and tac light. Sending in for service.

During this pandemic. I received my KSG-NR in less than two weeks. That’s pretty great in these times. KEL-TEC did a great job on there shotguns. I totally love Buds guns. Thank you all at buds.

Love the gun. The gun was not oiled, and was scratched up a bit. The packaging inside the box was roughed up too. Great fun though. Excellent choice for home defense...

Product came as described and quicker than expected. More than satisfied. Highly recommended

I was able to pick up my shotgun at a local gun shop a day or two after it was delivered without a snag. It was a very easy transaction. I am becoming more familiar with the shotgun. Due to the COVID virus and staying indoors I am looking forward to getting out to start shooting. The shotgun is great!!!

Kel-Tec shotguns speak for themselves. But kudos to buds for the super fast shipping in the middle of this pandemic. And a super great price.

I have, to date, only had experience with “traditional”, non-bullpup shotguns, and the Kel-Tec KSG caught my eye, as did the Youtube videos of it in action. I will admit that the look and feel of the Kel-Tec KSG, and its movie-like design and features, had me click the buy button, even as I debated the core duty it would serve for me other than as a fun, home security weapon.
There are four variations of the Kel-Tec KSG, to include the original KSG, the KSG25 (designed for the European market), the KSG Tactical (designed for Class 3 dealers and requiring a tax stamp due to a 13.7 inch barrel) and the version I purchased, the KSG Compact. Even as non-traditional as any of the four options appear, all four variations at their core are classic bullpup 12-gauge, pump-action shotguns, meaning the pistol grip and the trigger are in front of the receiver action.
As such, beneath the 18.5 inch barrel reside two tubular magazines in parallel, with a switch lever, that hold various numbers of various sizes of shotgun ammunition. The KSG Compact holds 4+4+1 or 5+5+1 of 12 gauge ammunition, depending on choice of shell size, and I have ordered and stocked 3 inch shell ammunition, 2 3/4 inch shell ammunition and the 1 3/4 inch mini-shell ammunition. Due to COVID-19, I have had zero opportunity to shoot this weapon, so my review is limited to a pre-shooting experience.
Because the KSG has a smoothbore and a choked or open cylinder bore choke, I should be able to safely run the gamut of shotgun ammunition through it, including buckshot, slugs, birdshot, and do so (I have seen the supporting videos) with mixed loads. Each tube is loaded separately, using the switch lever to change between tubes, and allegedly any combination of ammunitions types can be loaded. The KSG Tactical comes standard with an 18.5 inch barrel with top and bottom Picatinny-style rails, and it uses a pump action mechanism, with the Tactical version shipping with a built-in foregrip housing a 450 lumen Kelt-Tec LED light with momentary switches (left and right hand oriented).
As far as build quality, the KSG is a menacing and non-reflective black matte finish, 26 inches long, weighing 7 pounds empty and roughly 8 1/2 pounds loaded (depending on shell type). Primary components are fabricated from 4140 steel, the stock is glass-reinforced nylon polymer and the twin tubes are then welded under the barrel. It feels solid and substantial, but not overtly heavy, and I have found the pump action to be easy to use, while being conscious of not shorting the pull, which is possible and obviously an issue if done with live rounds. I believe many of the reviews that complained of jams likely were due to short-pulling versus solidly pulling back entirely and intentionally doing so consistently. I also tightened up all screws on the KSG, as I had heard reviews about loose components, but overall, mine was solid and operated, minus ammunition, well and as expected.
I added a Sight Mark Wolverine SM26021 1x23 CSR Red Dot Site and it was an easy installation with the top Picatinny rail, and should prove useful for rapid rounds at the range, once I can get to one post-COVID. I am also adding Magpul BUIS flip-up front and rear open sights. I may also upgrade the included sling with something more soft touch to help counter the weight and pull of the KSG when loaded.
I will hopefully add to this review once I am able to load and shoot the KSG at the range, so more to come on the actual shooting and functioning.

Purchased the KSG-NR as a home defense weapon and my first Kel Tec and am exceptionally satisfied with the build quality and value. Even in my state that doesn't allow the SBS conversion, it still makes for an excellent out of the box bump in the night gun at 26 inches long, holding 17 mini shells, and with an integrated ambi-tac-light. Giving up a little ammo capacity versus the regular KSG was a reasonable tradeoff for not having to worry about buying a separate foregrip that could break if improperly installed, and the lower weight was a bonus. It hasn't been perfect, however. The followers are a bit sticky, requiring a bit of force to load the first shell in each tube. I also found that leaving the selector switch in the center position with the mag tubes loaded for a long period tended to cause one side or the other to solidly bind when you finally go to use it. I've gone around this by leaving the switch on one side or the other, which probably makes more sense as a defense gun anyway.

No issues right out of the box. Took it to the range and put about a 50 of 2 3/4 00 and 1 3/4 mini slug rounds through it and works like a charm but Damn! This little KSG Bullpup kicks like a mule. I recommend to purchase a recoil pad though. Oh and be sure to get a good red dot. Something that’s shock proof. Using a budget red dot won’t hold up. Thinking about changing the trigger to a metal type. Not to sure about the plastic one it came with. Ultimately, if your into a having a little fun at the range while still having a great home defense gun, I definitely recommend the KSG NR. As for Buds, always reliable and can’t beat their prices. Believe me, I’ve checked.