The weirdest (and possibly worst) shotgun I own. The Kel Tec KSG. Quality control issues?

This video reviews several compact 12-gauge shotguns suitable for home defense in 2026, focusing on their balance of size, control, and usability. The presenter, Luke from Line 45, highlights the challenges of running short shotguns indoors, including recoil and maneuverability. He evaluates models like the Kel-Tec KS7 and KSG, Mossberg 590S Shockwave and Nightstick, Remington 870 Tac-14, Charles Daly Honcho, and the discontinued Serbu Super Shorty, emphasizing practical considerations for real-world application.

This video reviews fifteen tactical shotguns suitable for home defense in 2025, detailing their features, specifications, and price points. It covers a range of models from American Tactical, Kel-Tec, Mossberg, Stoeger, Winchester, Beretta, Benelli, Charles Daly, CZ, Escort, Franchi, Kriss, LWRC, and Remington. The review highlights aspects like magazine capacity, barrel length, action type, and suitability for various tactical applications.

This video reviews several tactical shotguns suitable for home defense, highlighting their unique features, calibers, and operational mechanisms. It covers bullpup designs, semi-automatic actions, and innovative magazine systems, offering insights into compact, high-capacity, and versatile options for defensive use.

This video analyzes why certain firearm models are experiencing slow sales in 2026, attributing it to market shifts towards value and practicality over premium features or niche applications. High-priced AR-15s, tactical shotguns, premium 1911s, full-size metal frame pistols, and hunting rifles in less common calibers are identified as overstocked items. The analysis highlights that buyers are prioritizing cost-effectiveness, availability of ammunition, and suitability for common use cases like home defense or concealed carry over enthusiast-grade or specialized firearms.

This video presents a top 10 list of the best defensive and tactical 12-gauge shotguns ever made, focusing primarily on models still in production. The presenter highlights accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness for home defense, with a bonus mention of his personal home defense shotgun. The list includes both semi-automatic and pump-action shotguns from renowned manufacturers.

This video presents a top 10 list of the best defensive and tactical 12-gauge shotguns ever made, with a bonus mention of a personal home defense shotgun. The selections prioritize accuracy, reliability, and effectiveness for home defense applications. Most shotguns on the list are currently in production, with a focus on proven designs and innovative features.

This review focuses on a vintage 1980s Smith & Wesson Model 60 'no dash' revolver, identified as a new favorite by the reviewer. The expert firearm collector highlights key vintage features such as the pinned barrel, hammer-mounted firing pin, and original wooden grips. The revolver's history of ownership in Concord, Massachusetts, adds to its provenance.

This review by Cranky Gun Reviews provides a detailed, analytical comparison of three minimalistic .22LR survival rifles: the Chiappa Little Badger, Ruger 10/22 Takedown, and Henry US Survival. The expert reviewer assesses each rifle based on critical survival criteria including deployment speed, portability, weight, capacity, ergonomics, sights, floating ability, and price, offering practical insights for choosing the best option for specific needs.

This review of the Savage Model 301 break-action shotgun highlights its budget-friendly nature, ideal for survival scenarios. The expert demonstrates its simple operation, safety features like the hammer block transfer bar, and easy two-piece takedown for portability. Performance with various .410 bore ammunition types is discussed, along with its value proposition under $200.

This guide details a DIY approach to handloading 410 shotshells, focusing on cost savings and utilizing repurposed tools alongside specific MEC press components. The process involves trimming 3-inch shells to 2.5 inches, depriming, resizing with a dedicated die, and priming. It then covers measuring powder (14 grains of Winchester 296), seating wads, adding shot (half an ounce of #6), and performing both pre-crimping and final crimping using MEC accessories. The presenter emphasizes the challenges of achieving perfect crimps without a full MEC press setup.