UTS 15 shotgun....thoughts?

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D3vin

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Thinking of buy a UTS shotgun. I know the previous gen's were a mixed bag. With the gen 4 out, what are your guys thoughts on this shotgun?
Is the trigger metal or plastic out of curiosity?

thanks.
 
enefgee said:
Those things are huge, handle one before buying.
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Actually, they are quite small and light. Compared to my Benelli M4, the UTS is noticeably lighter and a lot shorter. All the issues with the early UTS 15's have been sorted out and the Gen 3 & 4's run just fine. It just takes a bit of practice to get smooth with them. Still a fun/tacticool gun IMO.
 
Reliability issues aside...

Try before you buy. I hated the ergonomics. Found it a very frustrating, un-enjoyable gun to shoot. But everyone is different, and some people love them.

Then again, some people listen to Justin Bieber intentionally. I suspect it's the same crowd.
 
I was at a LGS and one of the store employees told me that even the shop's demo model broke just from handling in demonstrations. That was about a year ago, so perhaps the new generations are better, but I'd be wary.
 
I had one when they Wolverine first brought them in at 1200 can $ . The weld that held the barrel to the body let go and I sent it back for a 100% refund.
I just received a new gen 4 in the mail this weekend . But I won't have time to shoot till next week.
The price of these are down to 760 can $$ . That is more resonable , for what could turn out to be a range toy.
If i find time I will try to post some info here. but I am alway very busy , so no promises .
 
Despite not being able to stand Justin Bieber :) I've been intrigued with the UTS15 since they first came on the scene a few years ago...the look reminded me of the old H&K G11 caseless rifle. The reliability and durability problems scared me away but I'm hoping that the latest version has the bugs finally ironed out....and the new lower price helps a lot too, as slowpoke55 mentioned upthread. I ordered one from Wolverine last week and am expecting it in the next few days. I'm hoping to get out to the range during my Christmas break for a quick shake-down. Hopefully I won't be disappointed
 
I finally had the my new gen 4 out to the local range yesterday ! ( the last time I shot this shotgun it was a gen 1 and the welds that held the barrel to the rest of the gun broke after 29 rounds)
Yesterday the new Gen 4 ran smoothly for the most part. I liked the spring assist , but takes some getting use to.
I did have a couple of jams , but I was able to clear them without having to open the action , I was able to pull the spent round out of the ejection port and keep shooting.
To be fair I ran mostly low brass target loads , These in my limited experience tend to be problematic.
Sooooo , with the new pricing and performance , I am going to go all out and state . That the gen 4 UTAS is going to give the KGS a run for its money.
That said they are both gimmick guns , but fun.
If you want to get real you need to go with a old school 870 or a M4.
This is only my opinion ,
 
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If you don't practice proper drills with it you will have issues like any other firearm. I tried mine today and it cycled well with cheap ammo. Some miss feeds but they seem to stem from inproper/short stroking.
 
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