Kel-Tec’s New 40+1 Capacity KSG 12-Gauge – Shot Show 2017

Kel-Tec KSG-25 – Shot Show 2017

Would love to see the new Kel-Tec KSG-25 12 Gauge in Canada. Seems like it could happen as far as a legal fit it seems to follow our laws. I know Kel-Tec seems to have a love hate relationship with customers but they do try some cool stuff and when they get it right its a wonderful thing. Can’t wait to see this in person. Check out the original article below.

Kel-Tec made a huge splash a few years ago with the SHOT Show introduction of the KSG, a bullpup shotgun with dual magazine tubes and an outstanding 13-round capacity. Its popularity lead to countless other bullpup-style shotguns.

Often imitated but never duplicated, I think we all wondered how Kel-Tec could possibly top that one. Well, now we have an answer. Enter the updated pump-action KSG-25.

The 25 in KSG-25 is due to the fact that it holds 25 rounds of 12 gauge. Full-size shells. An entire box. And if you load up with Augula Mini Shells, you get a capacity of 40+1. This is pretty insane to contemplate, no matter the size of the gun.

The KSG-25 achieves this capacity by matching its 30-inch barrel with its two full-length magazine tubes. Thanks to the bullpup action its still a relatively compact package overall. The whole thing measures in at only 38 inches long — an overall length within an inch of a Remington 870 with an 18-inch barrel.

SPECIFICATIONS

Chamber: 12-gauge, 3-inch
Barrel length: 30 inches
Overall length: 38 inches
Weight 11.5 pounds (fully loaded)
Finish: matte black
Sights: Magpul MBUS flip-up
MSRP: $1,400 USD

IMPRESSIONS

It would be easy to dismiss this gun as novelty. I’m not even much of a shotgun guy, so I wanted to hate it. But when you pick it up and really consider the way it handles, it is a pretty badass piece of gear. Pretty much ends my argument against shotguns as being to slow to reload in a home defense gun.

If you can’t solve it with 41 rounds of buckshot, you probably need something belt fed and friends. This thing is like a hand held Claymore. The Kel-Tec fans are going to love it, the haters are going to tell us it’s impractical, and Kel-Tec’s competition in the shotgun industry is going to try and copy it as fast as they can. Another big innovation from Kel Tec, this one is sure to be a hit.

PRICING AND AVAILABILITY

As far as pump-action shotguns go the suggested retail price is above-average at $1,400. But that won’t stop anyone from buying this over-the-top bullpup shotgun.

Like the rest of Kel-Tec’s halo products pricing and availability is sure to be all over the map. If you want one and have the money, buy it before someone else does, even if it’s listing at full price. Because it will sell out and fast.

Source:  Guns America

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