Description
The KSG is the shotgun that put Kel-Tec on the map back in 2011, and it still turns heads at the range today. The trick is the bullpup layout: by putting the action behind the trigger, Kel-Tec fit a full 18.5 inch barrel into a package just 26.1 inches long. Then they doubled down with twin magazine tubes running under the barrel. Load 2.75 inch shells and you're looking at 7+7+1 on board. Run 3 inch magnums and you still get 6+6+1. That's a serious amount of 12 gauge in something you can maneuver through a hallway one-handed.
Two Tubes, Twice the Options
The selector lever behind the trigger guard lets you choose which tube feeds the action, and this is where the KSG gets genuinely clever. Keep buckshot in one tube and slugs in the other, then swap between them with a flick of the lever. When one tube runs dry, switching to the full one takes a fraction of a second, which Kel-Tec likes to call the world's fastest reload. Spent shells eject straight down, so lefties and righties can run this gun without ever catching hulls in the face.
Built Like a KSG Should Be
The receiver is hardened steel with the magazine tubes welded in place, while the grip and stock assembly use glass-reinforced nylon to keep the whole gun under 7 pounds unloaded. Takedown is simple too, with two push pins that store in holes in the grip so you don't lose them. A soft rubber butt pad takes the sting out of heavier loads, and built-in sling loops fore and aft are ready to go with the included sling.
Setting Up Your Kel-Tec KSG
The long top Picatinny rail is where your red dot or backup irons go, and the shorter rail under the pump handles a light or vertical grip. The 18.5 inch cylinder bore barrel patterns well with defensive loads and handles everything from mini shells around 1.75 inches up to 3 inch magnums. For home defense, truck duty, or just a fun day feeding it everything in your ammo can, the KSG delivers a lot of capability in a very small footprint.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kel-Tec
- Model: KSG
- MPN: KSGBLK
- UPC: 640832003192
- Action: Pump Action
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Chamber: 3 in
- Barrel Length: 18.5 in
- Choke: Fixed Cylinder Bore
- Capacity: 7+7+1 (2.75" shells) / 6+6+1 (3" shells)
- Overall Length: 26.1 in
- Weight (Unloaded): 6.9 lbs
- Receiver: Hardened steel with welded magazine tubes
- Stock/Grip: Glass-reinforced nylon, black
- Safety: Cross bolt
- Sights: Optic ready, top and bottom Picatinny rails
What’s Included
- Kel-Tec KSG shotgun
- Basic sling
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How many rounds does the Kel-Tec KSG hold?
It depends on shell length. With 2.75 inch shells the dual tubes hold 7 rounds each for a 14+1 total, and with 3 inch magnums you get 6 per tube for 12+1. The selector lever behind the trigger guard controls which tube feeds the action.
Is the KSG good for left-handed use?
Yes, it's one of the more lefty-friendly shotguns out there. The KSG uses a patented downward ejection system, so spent hulls drop straight down instead of flying across your face. Combined with the centered pump and controls, it runs the same from either shoulder.
Does the Kel-Tec KSG come with sights?
No, this model ships optic ready with no sights installed. The long top Picatinny rail accepts red dots, iron sights, or just about any optic you'd want on a shotgun. Most owners run a compact red dot, and the bottom rail on the pump handles a light or vertical grip.
Can the KSG run mini shells?
Kel-Tec rates the KSG for shells from 1.75 inches up to 3 inch magnums, so mini shells will feed and boost your on-board capacity considerably. As with any pump gun running short shells, a firm, full stroke of the action helps keep everything cycling smoothly. It's worth patterning and function testing your chosen load before relying on it.





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