Specifications
Description
The KS-12T by Kalashnikov USA is 100% American-made and largely based on the Russia’s renowned Saiga shotgun. It comes equipped with Mikhail Kalashnikov’s legendary AK-type long stroke gas system, giving the KS-12T outstanding reliability in virtually any condition. The gas system is adjustable, allowing the KS-12T to accept a massive assortment of ammunition from light 2 ¾” low-brass cartridges to 3” high-brass magnum shells. Unlike the vast majority of semiautomatic shotguns that utilize a fixed, tubular magazine, the KS-12T is outfitted with a detachable box magazine, similar to that of an AK-pattern rifle. This gives the KS-12T a massive advantage over traditional tube-fed designs: the ability to swap magazines instead of loading individual shells makes reloading significantly faster, and allows the user to quickly and easily exchange ammunition types. The included 5-round box magazine can be upgraded with larger 10-round box magazines as well as Saiga-type drum magazines, giving the user a substantial amount of firepower. The weapon’s extreme reliability, combined with its quick-change detachable magazines makes KS-12T ideal for virtually any application from to competition to personal/home defense.
Other features of the KS-12T include a tactical-style collapsible stock, giving the weapon a remarkably short overall length of just 38.5” when fully collapsed, and 42.25” fully extended. The KS-12T can also be upgraded with an extensive list of customization options. The majority of Saiga aftermarket parts are compatible with the shotgun, but Kalashnikov USA offers an entire line of accessories specifically designed to enhance the KS-12T’s performance. These include chokes, muzzle brakes, fore-grips, sling studs, and optics mounts, allowing the KS-12T to be adapted to any role or situation.