Krebs Custom VEPR 12ga Short Barreled Shotgun

Published on May 22, 2016
Duration: 13:56

This review details the Krebs Custom VEPR 12 Short Barreled Shotgun (SBS), highlighting its quality improvements over the Saiga and extensive Krebs modifications. It covers the shotgun's performance with a SilencerCo Salvo 12 suppressor, gas system tuning for various loads, and its compact nature when unsuppressed. The review also touches on slug testing, optics mounting considerations, and the ease of field stripping the AK-based design.

Quick Summary

The Krebs Custom VEPR 12 SBS features a full action job, custom trigger, and a shortened barrel. It performs well suppressed with a SilencerCo Salvo 12, and its gas system is tuned for lighter loads, though very light ammo may require a choke for cycling.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Intro & Krebs Custom Mods
  2. 01:16Suppression & Gas System Tuning
  3. 02:39Suppressor Removal & Compactness
  4. 03:39Slug Testing & Recoil
  5. 05:11Optics Mounting & Ergonomics
  6. 07:36Field Stripping & Internal Design
  7. 09:10Ammo Sensitivity & Cycling
  8. 12:08Conclusion & Specs

Frequently Asked Questions

What modifications does Krebs Custom perform on the VEPR 12 SBS?

Krebs Custom provides a full action job, installs a custom trigger, and shortens/re-threads the barrel to standard Saiga threads for compatibility with external chokes and muzzle devices on the VEPR 12.

How does the Krebs Custom VEPR 12 perform with a suppressor?

The VEPR 12 is shown effectively using a SilencerCo Salvo 12 suppressor. Krebs tunes the gas system to cycle lighter loads, though very light field loads might still need extra backpressure from a choke.

What is the barrel length and overall compactness of the VEPR 12 SBS?

The unsuppressed barrel length is 13 inches. With the stock folded, the VEPR 12 becomes a very compact 12-gauge firearm, making it highly portable.

What are the key considerations for mounting optics on the VEPR 12?

It's advised not to mount heavy optics directly over the ejection port on the VEPR 12's top cover, as this can cause malfunctions. A rotating cheek riser helps with proper eye alignment.

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