KEL Tec KSG shotgun

[Shawno31b]

Anyone out there have this shot gun and have some reviews on it????

 

[shibumiseeker]

I had been looking to get one but I refuse to pay above MSRP for a gun I just want to try out, and then KelTec announced they were jacking their prices because the KSG "might get banned." Screw that. KelTec lost all of my business with that move.

 

[cedartop]

We had some staff members put them through the paces when they first came out. Had lots of problems with them. I can't seem to find the review though. Sorry.

 

[Shawno31b]

what kind of problems were they having???

 

[iChokePeople]

I've spent some time with one. I love the size, love the bullpup design. Loading it quickly is a challenge, for me. I short stroke it fairly often. I call that MY problem, vs. the gun's problem, but I can't remember the last time I short stroked another shotgun and do it all the time with the KSG. It's very easy to handle, very 'maneuverable', very quick to point and transition. When I short stroke it, I generally have to stop, take it off my shoulder, flip it upside down or forward, and spend some time fishing around to get it cleared. A couple of times, I've had to take it apart (well... "had to", in this case, means futzed around with it long enough that I came to the conclusion that it would be faster to pop it apart rather than keep fighting with it -- probably could have fished the hull out eventually.)

 

[Mitchell0481]

My buddy got one, the first day we took it out we ran about 100 rounds through it of varies types of ammo. Didn't have any problems, the weapon functioned flawlessly, but our shoulders got pretty sore. The thing kicks like a mule

 

[Shawno31b]

I have been debating on getting one but have read that alot of people are having short stroking it. I also don't want to pay over msrp!

 

[iChokePeople]

I also don't want to pay over msrp!

Short of a stroke of luck like winning the lottery, you're not going to get one at <MSRP right now.

 

[shibumiseeker]

Short of a stroke of luck like winning the lottery, you're not going to get one at <MSRP right now.

They'll probably just keep upping the MSRP until it meets demand.

At $700-800 I would buy one to play with it. At over a grand to $1500 I'll pass.

 

[ModernGunner]

...short stroke it fairly often. I call that MY problem...QUOTE]

That's what she said...

 

[iChokePeople]

...short stroke it fairly often. I call that MY problem...QUOTE]

That's what she said...

I can't help it if I can't reach the end.

Insert "your mama" joke that would get me banned here.

Must be a lot easier when you have to teacup your pinky to even get a full grip...

Still wanna play?

 

[pokersamurai]

I think the KSG is an interesting concept. However, I don't care much for Kel-Tec's quality. Personally, I'll wait until the Ruger version comes out.

 

[AutomationEngineer]

I got one after I saw a UTS-15 at Elmore's. It is very light, it is the 2nd generation, not the initial offering, and it works very well. An angled front grip eliminated all short stroking issues, and it is easy to carry and shoot for a long time.

I recommend light loads as being a mostly plastic, bullpup design, it kicks rather hard and straight back into your shoulder. Do not attempt to shoot if you do not know proper technique! I find it very reliable and durable. 100 rounds so far and no issues other than the Rangemaster has a great deal of difficulty determining if it is unloaded during cease-fire.

 

[Shawno31b]

How much does the second generation go for?

 

[AutomationEngineer]

The last time I found one retail it was $1200, but that was a few months ago. The UTS-15 was going for $2000. The gun I purchase was a custom engraved Friends of the NRA model and I overpaid, but then the amount overpaid is tax detectable as it is a charity event.