Description
There is nothing else on the shelf quite like the KSG Compact. KelTec took their proven bullpup pump action and trimmed it down to a 26.1 inch overall length while keeping a full 18.5 inch cylinder bore barrel. That means you get real shotgun performance in a package shorter than most youth guns, and at 6.8 pounds unloaded it moves through doorways and tight hallways the way a defensive shotgun should.
Dual Tubes Give the KSG Compact Serious Capacity
The party trick here is the twin magazine tube setup. Load 4+4 rounds of 3 inch shells or 5+5 with 2.75 inch loads, plus one in the chamber. A selector lever behind the trigger guard lets you pick which tube feeds, so you can run buckshot in one side and slugs in the other and swap between them in about a second. The middle selector position blocks both tubes if you want to hand-feed a specific shell. Spent hulls eject straight down, which keeps the gun fully ambidextrous and keeps brass out of your buddy's face on the line. It also digests a wide range of shell lengths, feeding everything from 1.75 inch mini shells up to full 3 inch magnums.
Built-In Light and Optic-Ready Rail
The integrated forend grip houses a 450 lumen KelTec light with a momentary switch, so your support hand controls the light without changing your grip. Up top, a full-length Picatinny rail is ready for a red dot or backup irons, and sling loops are molded in front and rear with a basic sling included in the box. The receiver is hardened steel with the mag tubes welded in place, while the grip and stock assembly is glass-reinforced nylon that strips down by pushing out two pins, which even store in holes in the grip so you never lose them.
Why the KSG Compact Earns Its Spot
A soft rubber butt pad takes the edge off heavier loads, and the roughly 5 pound trigger is respectable for a pump gun. For home defense, truck duty, or just something genuinely fun at the range, this black KSG-NR delivers a lot of firepower in a very small footprint.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: KelTec
- Model: KSG Compact (KSG-NR)
- MPN: KSGNRBLK
- UPC: 640832006735
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Action: Pump Action, Bullpup
- Barrel Length: 18.5 in, Cylinder Bore
- Chamber: 3 in
- Capacity: 4+4 (3 in shells) or 5+5 (2.75 in shells)
- Overall Length: 26.1 in
- Weight (Unloaded): 6.8 lbs
- Ejection: Downward, Ambidextrous
- Forend Light: Integrated 450 Lumen with Momentary Switch
- Sights: Optic Ready, Top Picatinny Rail
- Stock: Fixed Bullpup, Glass-Reinforced Nylon
- Finish: Black
What’s Included
- KelTec KSG Compact 12 Gauge Shotgun
- Basic sling
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How many rounds does the KelTec KSG Compact hold?
The dual magazine tubes hold 4 rounds each with 3 inch shells or 5 each with 2.75 inch shells, plus one in the chamber. That works out to 8+1 or 10+1 total depending on your ammo. A selector lever behind the trigger guard controls which tube feeds the action.
Does the KSG Compact come with a light?
Yes, and it is one of the best features on this gun. A 450 lumen KelTec light is built directly into the forend grip with a momentary switch, so your support hand activates it naturally without any added hardware. No fumbling for a separate weapon light or eating up rail space.
Can the KSG Compact run mini shells?
It handles an unusually wide range of shell lengths, from 1.75 inch mini shells all the way up to 3 inch magnums. Mini shells cycle reliably in this action and bump your onboard capacity even higher. It is a nice option for low-recoil range sessions too.
Is the KSG Compact good for left-handed use?
Absolutely. The KSG ejects spent shells straight down instead of out the side, which makes it fully ambidextrous. Lefties can run it from either shoulder without hulls flying across their face, and the controls are workable from both sides.





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