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Just received it in the mail today at noon. In anticipation i went out and had already gotten 400 rounds of #2 shot 3" shells, 100 each of #00 buck 3" and 2 3/4" and 100 each of 1oz slugs in 3" and 2 3/4".

I love this freaking gun, had absolutely no issues with it so far today, I think we put around 300 rounds down range today through it with no FTF, FTE or issues shucking the action. I was also wearing a long sleeve shirt, it definately helps with the shells ejecting onto your wrist unless you keep your elbow cocked out a bit.

My one and only grip with it so far, 3" shells really beat the crap out of my shoulder, after switching back to 2 3/4" i felt like i was shooting a .22LR and was able to keep on shooting no problem.
 
amarris said:
Just received it in the mail today at noon. In anticipation i went out and had already gotten 400 rounds of #2 shot 3" shells, 100 each of #00 buck 3" and 2 3/4" and 100 each of 1oz slugs in 3" and 2 3/4".

I love this freaking gun, had absolutely no issues with it so far today, I think we put around 300 rounds down range today through it with no FTF, FTE or issues shucking the action. I was also wearing a long sleeve shirt, it definately helps with the shells ejecting onto your wrist unless you keep your elbow cocked out a bit.

My one and only grip with it so far, 3" shells really beat the crap out of my shoulder, after switching back to 2 3/4" i felt like i was shooting a .22LR and was able to keep on shooting no problem.
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Why would you expect anything different?
 
I'm glad your gun works.

The fact that folks feel relieved that their $1000 PUMP shotgun actually works is rather troubling though.

I waited a year for mine. It was the coolest LOOKING shotgun I've ever owned, and I've owned plenty.

Functionally, NOT the coolest shotgun I've ever owned. I decided that a not so dear acquaintance would benefit more from the ownership of this firearm than I.

I'm glad yours works and I hope it continues to satisfy you.

IMHO the KSG was a pretty neat idea that was rushed to market before refinement. I'm really not a big fan of Keltec's polymer composition either. Maybe they'll get it right one day, but it will take a lot to inspire me to open my wallet for Keltec again.................flame suit on.
 
I have beaten mine like it owed me money. Clean it. Rack it like ya mean it. And you'd never give it up.
 
amarris said:
With the built in recoil pad, didnt think it would be that bad to be honest
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IMHO most modern firearms are purpose built. If this was my only shotgun, I may feel it lacked in given situations. I bought one for it's capability to switch back and forth between 00 and slugs on the fly as the need may require. Low recoil slugs at that. I would save the 3" Turkey Loads (and your shoulder) for a big ole over/under with some heft to absorb some of the energy.
 
Absolutely love mine. I've put 1,000+ rounds through it and haven't had a single issue. I would also recommend 2 3/4" low recoil slugs and it cuts down on the ouch factor.

Mine ejects casings forward so I have no issues with them hitting my wrist.
 
amarris said:
If you don't mind me asking, what kind of issues were you having?
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Mine was pretty smooth dry cycling it when new.
Ran pretty good, but would lock up after firing. It was weird because it didn't matter what king of ammo I was using.
It would run smooth and then just lock up and I had to strike the butt to unlock. Too many double feeds as well.

Mine also had a rough chamber and one super tight takedown pin. Mag selector screw came loose. All easy fixes but it would still lock up every once in a while.

I still like the gun, it just oozes "bad-ass". But for a pump I need something I know is gonna go bang EVERYTIME.


KTOG is a good source for info.
 
patrickosuave said:
Mine was pretty smooth dry cycling it when new.
Ran pretty good, but would lock up after firing. It was weird because it didn't matter what king of ammo I was using.
It would run smooth and then just lock up and I had to strike the butt to unlock. Too many double feeds as well.

Mine also had a rough chamber and one super tight takedown pin. Mag selector screw came loose. All easy fixes but it would still lock up every once in a while.

I still like the gun, it just oozes "bad-ass". But for a pump I need something I know is gonna go bang EVERYTIME.


KTOG is a good source for info.
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I never had any of these issues, sounds like something they should warranty?! I got mine last summer smooth sailing from shell #1, however I do agree it's not as easy to use as a conventional shotgun
 
only one issue I encountered was an occasional jam...the lip of the hull would sometimes get caught between the mag tube release while loading the tubes. If I make a point of pushing the shell well into the tube...no problem. The jam itself was easily rectified by spinning the shell around while pressing the tube release.
 
I was interested in these but it waned... I don't see the attraction other than the shell capacity. I guess it looks kind of cool but the price is a little steep for what you get, in my opinion.

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amarris said:
My one and only grip with it so far, 3" shells really beat the crap out of my shoulder, after switching back to 2 3/4" i felt like i was shooting a .22LR and was able to keep on shooting no problem.
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I also find the hot 3" to be much harder recoiling than the hot 2 3/4 in a regular pump, so this is probably not an issue with your gun.
 
I have 2 of the newer production models and they both perform flawlessly but I would agree they did have their issues earlier on in production. I found that you shouldn't baby them they like it rough :)

JP
 
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