Gun Store Can’t Sell These Shotguns Models (Sitting Over 1 Year!)

Published on May 3, 2026
Duration: 8:55

This video details six shotgun models that are currently difficult to sell due to market saturation, design flaws, or poor reliability. It highlights issues like rust on the Remington 887, short-stroking on the Kel-Tec KSG, inconsistent quality on the SDS Lynx 12, ammunition sensitivity on the Citadel Boss 25, catastrophic failures on the UTAS UTS-15, and cycling issues on the Hatfield SAS. The analysis suggests that while some models had initial appeal, their practical shortcomings have led to them becoming undesirable inventory for gun stores.

Quick Summary

Several shotgun models are difficult for gun stores to sell due to significant reliability issues, including rust problems with the Remington 887, short-stroking on the Kel-Tec KSG, inconsistent quality in the SDS Lynx 12, ammunition sensitivity with the Citadel Boss 25, catastrophic failures in the UTAS UTS-15, and cycling issues with the Hatfield SAS.

Chapters

  1. 00:02Industry Sales Decline
  2. 00:50Remington 887 Nitro Mag Issues
  3. 02:08Kel-Tec KSG Problems
  4. 03:24SDS Lynx 12 Inconsistencies
  5. 04:35Citadel Boss 25 Market Saturation
  6. 05:50UTAS UTS-15 Design Flaws
  7. 07:29Hatfield SAS Unreliability

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are certain shotgun models difficult for gun stores to sell?

Gun stores struggle to sell specific shotgun models due to factors like market saturation, design flaws leading to unreliability, poor ammunition compatibility, and a general shift in consumer preference towards more proven and dependable firearms.

What are common reliability issues found in shotguns that don't sell?

Common issues include susceptibility to rust (like the Remington 887), malfunctions such as stovepiping and short-stroking (Kel-Tec KSG, SDS Lynx 12), finicky gas systems (Hatfield SAS), and catastrophic feeding failures (UTAS UTS-15).

How has the firearm market trend affected shotgun sales?

Overall firearm sales have declined, impacting shotguns. Additionally, the drop in NFA tax stamp fees has shifted consumer spending towards suppressors and short-barreled setups, further reducing interest in some traditional or problematic shotgun models.

Which shotgun models are specifically mentioned as difficult to sell?

The video highlights the Remington 887 Nitro Mag, Kel-Tec KSG, SDS Lynx 12, Citadel Boss 25, UTAS UTS-15, and Hatfield SAS as models that gun stores find hard to move due to various performance and marketability issues.

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