In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves tours Kel-Tec to find out how the Kel-Tec KSG is made. James takes you through the entire factory, from receiving (where raw materials are accepted) through machining, to assembly, and quality control. This is an interesting look at one of the most intriguing [Read More…]
Some new photos popped up on Facebook of Kel-Tec’s newest firearms. They are coming out with their new KS7 bullpup shotgun and a pistol version of the CMR-30 called the CP33 All New Bullpup KS7 At first glance the KS7 looks like an updated KSG. It is still a bullpup [Read More…]
Shooting clay birds is one of the most fun one can have with a shotgun besides hunting and taking a tactical shotgun course. An opportunity arose to review a Lyman Trius Launchpad, their electric clay bird thrower. After discussing it with Pete, our managing editor here [Read More…]
SMT Tactical makes a padded cheek rest for Kel-Tec KSG shotguns. It is designed to make the cheek weld more comfortable and to eliminate the pain in the cheek area that many shooters experience after an extensive shooting session with this shotgun. The new cheek rest [Read More…]
With the Kel-Tec RDB’s arriving on store shelves and a healthy supply of RFB’s across the market, Kel-Tec has expanded the RDB-C line to include their new survival model. Built with a 16″ barrel, and 26.1 inch over-all length, it’s designed an [Read More…]
In recent years, many of the experts in home defense have strayed away from the typical “just get a 12 gauge pump” line of thought. It seems that a good AR-15 or similar rifle is more often recommended to those seeking a means of defending their home. It [Read More…]
Nathan S. did a great review of the Salvo 12. However there were a couple shotguns he did not test it on. I got my hands on a Salvo 12 and put it on a variety of different shotguns with varying loads. I went on a hunt for low velocity rounds. I found a box […] [Read More…]
I love bullpups and I love shotguns, so it should stand to reason that I would love bullpup shotguns. Right? Wrong. Having shot multiple KSG shotguns, I have nearly given up on the weapon type due to reliability, practicality, and other personal gripes. As such, I am [Read More…]
According to the New York Post, Rikers Island Guards are getting Kel-Tec Shotguns and receiving training from US Corrections Special Operations Group. The USCSOG have been using Kel-Tec weapons for quite some time. NYC’s Department of Corrections plan to spend [Read More…]
In what many a fan of the platform will exclaim “Finally!”, the aftermarket has stepped up with firing-hand compatible tube selector for the Kel-Tec KSG bullpup shotgun. The product of a Plymoth, Massachusetts company called “Solutions De Innovation [Read More…]
Kel-Tec brought out their line of firearms to the range at Media Day. The suppressed KSG caught my eye. At first glance I thought it was a SilencerCo Salvo 12 but the shape is different. This is made by Aklys Defense and uses a unique QD attachment muzzle device. This [Read More…]
I was looking at alternate Keltec Shotgun choke adapters and came across these somewhat ridiculous upgrades for the Kel-Tec Shotgun. Yes, that is a rail on a rail you see in the photo above. Tactical pointy thingies for your KSG sums it up. There are tactical chokes for [Read More…]
Oleg Volk posted this on Facebook. It is a desk lamp of Kel-Tec Founder George Kellgren. According to Oleg, the lamp is activated by pumping the shotgun. If you look closely you can see the pull chain is routed into the pup grip. Very cool and simple. I want one. [Read More…]
George Kellgren is certainly one of the most inventive small arms designers alive today, although his company Kel-Tec has unfortunately become known for their QC troubles and availability problems more than how inspired the designs are. The latest offering from Kel-Tec [Read More…]
While at Bullpup 2015, I got to spent some time at the Gear head Works booth with Paul Reavis, the founder and current owner. Gear Head Works and Manticore are probably the most prolific and dedicated Tavor accessory parts makers out there. Midwest dabbles in all sorts [Read More…]
Several times in the last year TFB has reported on serious accidents involving bullpups mainly the Kel-Tec KSG. Now some may say it’s the gun and a bad design. I have to take issue with this. The first time I handled a KSG the thought of a possible hand injury [Read More…]
I am an unabashed bullpup rifle afficianado. While I shoot an AR/ARAK in competition, I am constant pulled back to bullpups as a solution to many problems, especially home defense. Hank Strange gets his strange on shooting the two side-by-side. I have had the liberty [Read More…]
TheGunWriter posted up a reader’s photo of his hand after a discharge in which his hand was in the way. Likely the result of vigorous pumping and firing without thinking, the damage to the hand is catastrophic (my wife is an OT, she said he would be lucky to [Read More…]
Back in the 90’s when George Kellgren was leading Grendel Arms, he came up with the idea for a bullpup high capacity pump shotgun. Sound familiar? This is not the KSG we know today. The KSG is a dual magazine tube fed pump shotgun chambered in 12 gauge. The [Read More…]
I am not sure if this is real life imitating art, however there does exist a gold cerakoted KSG. This was a limited run, from what I was told by the owner. The pictures does not do the paint job justice. In person, the paint has almost a pearlescent luster to it. The [Read More…]
My friend sent me a message on Sunday night. “Would you be interested in some bullet proof glass?” He then sends me this picture. “They are 2 inches thick.” I immediately said yes and that we can test them the next morning. They were left behind [Read More…]
So this picture was on social media. Shooting Illustrated posted this on their Facebook page and it looks like it was spotted at the NRA show. From the picture it looks like a modified Kel-Tec Shotgun. I am not really seeing the benefit to a double barreled pump [Read More…]
Red Jacket Firearms (of Sons of Guns fame) had a interesting prototype at SHOTShow 2014. They have been working on a replacement front cap for the Kel-Tec KSG to allow attachment of flash hiders, breaching devices, and most interestingly–a 12-gauge [Read More…]
The United States Special Operations Group, a corrections training organisation (not a government organisation as the name suggests), have torture tested the Kel-Tec KSG in a prison-like enviroment. [ Many thanks to jdun1911 for the tip. ]
Kel-Tec are producing a short barreled shotgun (SHS) version of the Kel-Tec KSG . The KSG patrol has a 16.1″ barrel (24″ overall length) and the KSG Tactical has a 13.7″ barrel (21.4″ overall length). The shorter length decreases weight while [Read More…]
Kel-Tec recently released several updates on the production of the highly-anticipated KSG shotgun. At this point, Kel-Tec has made several small runs of the shotgun, and those units have shipped to various people for testing and evaluation. Additionally, Kel-Tec is [Read More…]
Tyler Kreis got his hands on the Kel-Tec KSG and demonstrates how the magazine switch works in the video below … The video writeup is here.
Photo by Oleg Volk …
[ Many thanks to Thomas for emailing me the link. ]
Tobias, of Kel-Tec, emailed me this photo of the Kel-Tec KSG Shotgun stripped down. I can’t wait to get my hands on this gun! [ Many thanks to Tobias for emailing me the photo. ]
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