KSG shotgun

[fly boy]

My search foo isn't the greatest with under 4 letter words.

Anyone here have hands on experience with them? They have them in stock up here for a decent price, and considering jumping on the bandwagon before they get banned.

I like the Saiga 12, but its WAY pricey compared to the KSG. It would strictly be for fun/home defense as last resort. T.I.A.

[CS1983]

google tip:

site:ar-15.co Keltec KSG

site:$sitename.domain $keywordsearchstring

results from above:

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/109319-So-is-the-KSG-legal-or-not

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/165359-Looking-for-input-on-a-few-keltec-firearms

https://www.ar-15.co/threads/48213-KelTec-KSG?p=457654&viewfull=1

https://www.ar-15.co/archive/index.php/t-132061.html

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[Great-Kazoo]

If you like clunky shotguns, go for it. An 870 or 590 will do the trick, even a 500.

[Sawin]

Aside from picking one up and admiring it at a show in Loveland a couple years ago, my sole experience was shooting 1/2 a box of bird shot through my friend's KSG last fall, for shits and giggles.... My first impression was "not worth it"... I personally prefer my 930SPX by fair margin because the KSG was too heavy and slow to shoot.

I'd be open to further convincing of how great it is, but i just found myself thinking, "ok, big woop" and going back to shooting pistols.

[hollohas]

I have had a KSG for years. It's a cool gun and fun to shoot. I've personally never had any issues with it.

Some of the folks I've let shoot it have had the following problem...as they are squeezing the trigger slowly, they use both their left and right hands to pull the gun into their shoulder. At a certain point in the trigger pull, the rear pressure on the left hand actually unlocks the slide on them and they end up ejecting the shell unfired.

I've never had that problem myself. But I push forward with my left hand.

The bottom ejection port can also have a habbit of sending shells, brass first, into the biggest knuckle on your thumb. Not a problem, just quirk.

Word or wisdom, get a high quality, name brand vertical grip for the pump. Not some Chinese garbage. Your hand will appreciate it.

[izzy]

I've fired one once. I was neither impressed nor hated it. I agree with Kazoo that it's clunky.

[bellavite1]

Have it, like it.
Small as a Shockwave, but with some serious ammo capacity!

[SouthPaw]

When the come closer to the $500 mark where I feel they should cost, I will pick up another. Sold mine as $800 is a lot for a pump scatter gun. You could duct tape two 590's together and still have cash left over for accessories.

[kwando]

I got one for cheap from another member, sold it back to him. Like my 870 better

[kidicarus13]

Bought one in June 2013, sold at a big loss last year.

CONS: Clunky, feels cheap, slide action not smooth like a Rem 870 or Win 1300.

PROS: Short, holds lots of shells.

Once I went to a quality semi-auto, I just didn't enjoy a pump shotgun.

And there is also the possibility of this...
https://www.thegunwriter.com/19139/another-devastating-kel-tec-ksg-injury/

[Bailey Guns]

PSA had them on sale for $799 (I think) about a month ago and that price included either 3 or 5 stripped lowers. I thought that was a pretty good deal...but I'm not really interested in a KSG.

[Wulf202]

Bought one in June 2013, sold at a big loss last year.

CONS: Clunky, feels cheap, slide action not smooth like a Rem 870 or Win 1300.

PROS: Short, holds lots of shells.

Once I went to a quality semi-auto, I just didn't enjoy a pump shotgun.

And there is also the possibility of this...
https://www.thegunwriter.com/19139/another-devastating-kel-tec-ksg-injury/

This is pretty much my opinion. Best bet if you have the itch is borrow or rent one for a box of shells.

[Great-Kazoo]

This is pretty much my opinion. Best bet if you have the itch is borrow or rent one for a box of shells.

Then throw 1/2 doz slugs in the mix, get back to us with your findings.

[BushMasterBoy]

Mossberg 835 with an extra long barrel for duck & gooses. I love roast duck. Or add a slug barrel for slug things, like deer! 3 1/2" buck for home defense is a bit over overkill, but it will handle it. I think the KSG is cool though, it looks really bad ass.

Oh yeah, I lived in Cocoa for a few years, that's where they make 'em.

PS. I use the short barrel for the house, it comes with 2 barrels.

[gta_spec]

Vepr 12 and KSG have similar base prices, both around $750

While I would like to get a KSG, if the prices are similar, the Vepr 12 is the way to go. At least for the fun factor.

[fly boy]

If you like clunky shotguns, go for it. An 870 or 590 will do the trick, even a 500.

I have a Mossy 500 with a ported 18" and a magpul stock that I am using now. Slides amazing, and shoots very well.



PSA had them on sale for $799 (I think) about a month ago and that price included either 3 or 5 stripped lowers. I thought that was a pretty good deal...but I'm not really interested in a KSG.


Vepr 12 and KSG have similar base prices, both around $750

While I would like to get a KSG, if the prices are similar, the Vepr 12 is the way to go. At least for the fun factor.


I can get my hands on an KSG for about $800 flat. I like the Saiga and that Vepr 12 looks pretty similar. From what I am gathering, the KSG is more of a novelty gun. Fun to shoot, but not necessarily good for any practical reason such as hunting, clays, or home defense. Thank you guys for your thoughts. After hearing this, I don't think I will pick on up.

[gta_spec]

The saiga is great, but the Vepr is better in every way I can think of. It uses a billet bolt, not cast. Hinged top cover with pic rail, self regulating gas, last round bolt hold open...

[hollohas]

From what I am gathering, the KSG is more of a novelty gun. Fun to shoot, but not necessarily good for any practical reason such as hunting, clays, or home defense.

While you're right that it is certainly a novelty gun, I disagree that it wouldn't serve as a good home defense gun. Better than an 870 or 500? Not unless you end up with a while bunch of bad guys coming through the door. But it could be used as a fine home defense shotgun should one want to use it as such.

That said, mine lives in the safe and comes out for fun. Fun guns deserve some loving too.

[bellavite1]

While you're right that it is certainly a novelty gun, I disagree that it wouldn't serve as a good home defense gun. Better than an 870 or 500? Not unless you end up with a while bunch of bad guys coming through the door. But it could be used as a fine home defense shotgun should one want to use it as such.

That said, mine lives in the safe and comes out for fun. Fun guns deserve some loving too.

I second that, especially if you live in a small house like mine.
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