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        Kel-Tec KS7 Compact 12 Gauge Shotgun
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        Kel-Tec KS7 Compact 12 Gauge Shotgun
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        KelTec KS7

        between $250.00 - $499.00
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        $499.99
        • ✓Short overall length
        • ✓Very light ~ 5.9lbs
        • ✗Harsher recoil
        • ✗Limited customization

        Editor’s Note: The KelTec KS7 utilizes a bullpup configuration to give users an 18.5-inch barrel while keeping an astonishingly short 26.1-inch overall length. Capacity remains a solid 7+1 despite how short this shotgun is, and at 5.9 pounds, it feels as light as it looks. The KS7 is a great option for home defense or any other roles that may require a compact, but controllable shotgun.

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        Product Details

        Caliber
        12 Gauge
        Action
        Pump Action
        Weight
        5.9lbs
        Barrel Length
        18.5in
        Overall Length
        26.1in
        Finish
        Black / Green
        Magazine Capacity
        7+1 rds
        Front Sight
        Fiber optic
        Rear Sight
        Adjustable

        Features

        Short overall length
        Very light ~ 5.9lbs
        Harsher recoil
        Limited customization

        By The Numbers

        Accuracy
        It gets perfect marks for use with buck and birdshot, but it’s not great with slugs.

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        FINAL VERDICT

        "The KelTec KS7 is a great little bullpup shotgun, and it takes all the features that would typically require a tax stamp and makes it available to everyone. The KS7 is light and short, smaller than a TAC 14 or a Shockwave, and you get a stock and a much more shootable weapon. KelTec has surprised me with the KS7, and I’m curious to see what they do next." - Travis Pike

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        Tim McConnell
        Tim McConnell(3 ratings)-Jan 24, 2024

        I have yet to shoot it, as my usual range does not allow shotguns. So my review is based on feel and ease of handling. I like the compact feel, and it is fairly easy to take apart and reassemble. Its a pump, but it's pretty easy to slide and it racks solidly. As noted, there are not a lot of accessories for this shotgun (as of Jan 2024), so modifications are limited. But it is very cool looking, and with its compact size, it's easy to store.

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        Stock Material
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        Reliability
        It’s a pump-action shotgun. It’s hard to screw up to be honest.
        Customization
        There is some stuff out there, but very little so far, as the gun is rather new.
        Ergonomics
        Everything about the gun is well placed and easily accessible. The controls are completely ambidextrous, and that’s a nice touch. The only downside is trying to load the gun in a tactical manner.
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