Kel-Tec KSG - Painful First Shots

Published on July 30, 2013
Duration: 6:24

This review highlights significant reliability and ergonomic issues with the Kel-Tec KSG bullpup shotgun. The firearm experienced multiple failures to feed and failures to open during initial range testing. Additionally, spent shells ejected forcefully, causing injury to the reviewer's wrist, necessitating protective measures to continue testing.

Quick Summary

The Kel-Tec KSG 12 Gauge bullpup shotgun exhibited significant reliability issues, including multiple failures to feed and failures to open. Painful ergonomic flaws were also noted, with spent shells ejecting forcefully and causing injury to the reviewer's wrist.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Expectations
  2. 00:46Initial Range Testing and Failures to Feed
  3. 01:56Mechanical Analysis of Feeding Issues
  4. 02:37Failure to Open and Bolt Sticking
  5. 03:35Ergonomic Issues and Injury
  6. 04:47Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What were the main reliability issues with the Kel-Tec KSG in this review?

The Kel-Tec KSG experienced multiple failures to feed, where shells didn't chamber correctly, and failures to open, where the bolt stuck closed after firing, requiring manual intervention to cycle the action.

Did the reviewer experience any injuries while testing the Kel-Tec KSG?

Yes, the reviewer sustained a significant welt and cut on his wrist due to spent shells ejecting forcefully from the downward-facing port, necessitating protective padding to continue.

What ammunition was used during the Kel-Tec KSG range test?

The review specifically mentioned testing with 2.75-inch Federal game loads, noting that these shells seemed to bump into the bottom of the chamber, contributing to feeding problems.

What is the reviewer's overall assessment of the Kel-Tec KSG?

The reviewer found the KSG to be unreliable, with a rough action and painful ergonomic flaws. He remained unimpressed with Kel-Tec's execution of the bullpup shotgun concept.

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