Kalashnikov USA KS -12T Shotgun Review
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- čas přidán 10. 07. 2024
- Kalashnikov KS-12t is from the original Russian design but made in the USA.
Thanks to GunZoneDeals for sending the KS-12T
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Spent two weeks searching every rabbit hole in the U.S. for one of these and got one yesterday! Already have a drum magazine, folding stock, and optics mount heading my way.
I didn’t need to get ahead of em they just don’t know
Big Daddy Unlimited has them standing by… 😂
My uncle always wants to buy my original Saiga, I'm gonna recommend this to him.
I've watched more than a couple of reviews on this shotgun, but I liked yours the best by far, it was the most informative and instructional. Thank you!
What info may not have been said: the Kalashnikov USA KS-12 shotguns, _to save on manufacturing costs_ do not have chromed barrels, chamber, receiver shaft, or gas chamber like the Molot Vepr 12 does or other AK firearms.
Have to give credit where due - this is a beautifully realized version of an AK. Well done. I used a 74 during my service and using the AK build as a tactical shotgun is a great idea. Looks extremely nice too. Very impressed.
Its an old idea however. Look at the saiga 12.
how come you used a kalashnikov during service? you some kinda freedom-hating commie?
@@dirtfriend I used one during my time in service too. Something about knowing your enemy... crazy concept I know.
i guess it's quite randomly asking but does anyone know a good site to watch newly released movies online ?
@Avery Iker Meh try flixportal. just search on google after it=) -stetson Dayton
That's a beauty...I want one and it's now on my list. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic video. Thank you. You just helped me make my purchasing decision.
Amazing gun!! RIP Kalashnikov
Thanks for the review sir.
Actually looks great but does not work and has zero support from the company!
Nice review as always...very informative...this is definitely on the buy list!!!!!!!
Surprisingly you can own one of these with the appropriate firearms licence in the U.K.
They seen to shoot most shotgun shells, and knew a guy who used it for over a year without cleaning it with no stoppages.
In the U.K. I think you should consider having one of these.
Thank you for the detailed video. Loved watching it.
I have one and I love it. Awesome home defense weapon!
Another great video...THANK YOU!
Best review for this firearm on the net ty sootch
Just got mine 2day... What a way to start the new year
Awesome video as always!👍
Oh man, if it uses a tapco trigger that means it should accept a binary trigger pack.... I need this now 🤩🤩🤩
13:00 The key point in assembly. If you have trouble putting in the operating rod it is because of the rotational position of the bolt.
Yup. I just learned that myself.
A friend of mine’s father sells guns and he just happened to have one so I jumped on it and it’s a wonderful gun.
Amazing gun!! I love it
I want to show up to my family's annual dove hunt with one of these.
Awesome gun!
I would like to have that tool for my Saiga 12. Would come in handy big time
Now we need a comparison video between the VR-80 and this
Yeah i need this
To clean the gas tube I think I used a 20 gauge brush or cotton swab, it fits good inside the tube.
Easy off oven cleaner should take the burnt on carbon off the tube with out alot of scrubbing,1 spray 2 wait 3 wipe.
Just got the KS-12T and found that with 2 3/4 00 Buck and single slug I had to use the L gas setting. Wouldn’t cycle on H. Very nice gun and got very tight groups with single slug at 25 yards.
3’ cycles well on H
Just picked up one of these bad boys. Hitting the range with it this weekend. Thanks for the informative walk through!
Where did you get it?
How many mags did it come with?
@@inthewoods6111 only 1
Thinking of getting one. Worth it or should I stick to something like a VR60 or Panzer?
@@MURDOK72605 The KS 12t I own has constant jams, will only fire one round at a time. I've tried different types of 2.75 all the same, added the upgraded Auto Gas Regulator Plug, and got the same results. Reached out to them, they responded and then ignored me. Basically an expensive boat anchor. #Kalashnikovusa #KS12t #Review
great definition and detailed info on cleaning and break down, weapons expert, lvl 3, at least, lol thank you.
Awesome shotgun I would love to see a comparison to others.
"Just like you have a beer can, just bring it in really close" - sootch00
50 round drum mag! That is the bomb! You lock you rock.
The bomb? Are you a 9 year old female
There is a 50 round mag for this thing
Who makes the 50rf mag
awesome video
beast gun!
3" very needed to be addressed , todays preferred for myself.
excellent video sir, looks like this particular shotgun likes the ammo you were using, me personally i use federal target 3 dram no 7 shot, and winchester aa 2 & 3/4 no. 8 shot shells. my modded vepr-12 will reliably eat 2 & 3/4 dram winchester aa ammo as long as i hold it securely against my shoulder. most russian shotguns can be picky regarding ammo so its always a good idea to try at least 3-5 different types of cheap walmart "valpack" ammo, i normally buy my ammo at walmart because its cheap, close to me and the ammo can be purchased in 100 round "bricks" so i dont have to buy single 20 round boxes. 👍👍👍
Chris Ursiny you mean 25 round boxes. You shooting clay pigeon or self defense? Sounds like clays.
I am now just getting your notification from CZcams..😠
Nice review my brother I bought one and I am very pleased with the ks12 however I do like my Sega a little bit better. I suggest that everyone start buying ammo big time we can't hardly find it anywhere anymore, not looking good.
Waiting on, and hoping for a KUSA Ak104.
Honestly, I've had several of these box magazine fed AK style shotguns over the years and hated them all because they were all so finicky. Get a Girsan or stoeger m3000 with an extended magazine tube and don't look back. You'll be glad you did. If you are really are set on having a box fed shotgun, I've had next to zero issues with the panzer bp12. If you want the ultimate tactical shotgun, go with the SR1216, mine is not picky at all, and you get 16 rounds every magazine.
Shoutout to fiocchi I would love to have their ammo
I have a Saiga-12 when they first came in from Izhmash, do these mags fit the Saiga?
Sweet
Cool.
I gots to get me one....😍 Love it....
Name your watch please? The tan I wanna buy one please
I was looking at Gun Zone's offer on Gunbroker today, which is what caused me to search for videos on CZcams. I'd like to know how many rounds ya'll fired through this shotgun during your evaluation of it, and did you have any malfunctions?
If it’s 100 reliable and easy to swap mags then it could be a good argument for ultimate home defense gun(inside the home). I know over penetration with mag 00, but man it’d put down a bad guy like no other.
My Siaga12 is awesome! 😎👍🏻
*Saiga 12
if it can fit a binary trigger is essential for this bad boy!
just make sure that your shoulder is steel reinforced!
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I wanna know will it shoot the dragon breath rounds? I want 1 or 2
I have the Komrad and it's awesome. I also can't load mine with the bolt home.
I wanted the komrad but it was out of stock..can't wait till it gets in
Amazing weapon can this weapon be found in the state of Texas do I get all this from Florida
I just got this 2 days ago. My first shotgun... What's with the high brass and low brass. What's the crossover point to where i should change the setting?
Gold Terra, Golden Minerals, Northern Vertex, Abraplata, Eastmain
Can you have this under the safe act? Does it not classify as a assault rifle if the barrel isn’t rifles?
What a nice Quail gun
Review the Sig Sauer P - 210 target
So am I right to think that in California this would be a bolt action setup and not semi automatic? And how easy is it to covert back to semi if I move to Texas?
Everytime i watch you videos, i notice that barn door color. Its teal "ish". With that aged gray. What color is that?
Where can I find a 10 round magazine
I bet when you whacked your left thumb, that shit hurt! BTW, very good review and actually it convinced me to buy.
Can you please get the comrad 12.
Are these any different than the Saiga 12?
For a first time gun owner for defense could this be an appropriate option?
Buy one before Nov!!! Home Defense Shotgun!!!
Unless you're the only one in the home or using mini shells i wouldn't use a shotgun at all.lol...but thats you're choice.
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I use a shotgun for home defense, at least one of my home defense weapons. Personally, I wouldn’t use this as a home defense shotgun or any other semi auto shotgun. I use an 870 primarily because I want to keep inconvenient failures as unlikely as possible.
@@terrybrown5402 That's not what Joe Biden says. He says all you need is a shotgun for home defense. From God's mouth to his ears.
@@jeffreyhutchins6527 so they can shoot at u at range and leave u range less
What would happen if you shoot buck or high brass on low setting and low brass on high setting?
If shoot low powered shells in the high setting it might not cycle because the high setting limits the amount of gas. If you shoot high powered shells in the low setting you are allowing excessive gas and the recoil will be greater, and you will also accelerate wear and tear on the shotgun.
I was in a pawn shop today and they had just got in a K-USA Komrad 12. They had no idea how to log it into there logbook, pistol, shotgun or something else? I told them it was a "firearm" or AOW, not a shotgun. It was unfired but preowned with the hard case, papers, tags plus two 5 rd. mags, they were asking $999.00 as 3/24.
Be sure to research online retailers prior to ordering.
Awwww 😍
How did you get 2 magazines? Factory website states it comes with 1 and an additional is almost $40. Whats up?
They've changed what it comes with often.
Give it time on the mark
Damn!!
I have the SDS Lynx12 but I prefer the mags from the KS12.
I just saw that they removed your video , on your favorite rifle.
Интересная копия Сайги-12 с Какие-то детали более качественно обработаны под финиш. Но в целом оригинал немного лучше. Более поздние модели обладают лучшим качеством и функционалом. Советую приобрести российскую версию для коллекции, уверен с таким карабином вы не захотите расставаться.
The intro felt a lot like a Garand Thumb intro...i was waiting for the "if you've ever...."
Same as the Saga 12
Review the benelli supernova! I believe one is drilled and tapped real tree max 4 maybe anyways review review review!
My birthday's next Thursday, sootchman.
Winchester model 70 super grade review. Attempt 5
Well im sold
huh, mine has the gas settings as "1" and "2"
also all but 1 of the QD slots don't work : | - thankfully the one that works is the only one I want to use but
it has me uneasy
I wonder if I got an older production ?
Yeah, I have one and it has constant jams, will only fire one round at a time. I've tried different types of 2.75 all the same, added the upgraded Auto Gas Regulator Plug, and got the same results. Reached out to them, they responded and then ignored me. zero support! #Kalashnikovusa
UPDATE! I was able to speak with Reese from #Kalashnikovusa who was able to lend some expertise on the situation and offer future assistance if needed. #DignityRestored
Could you load on a closed bolt if you downloaded the mag to 9?
Finally, somebody asking the real question
Awesome review as always. Thanks! What is the name of the epic montage music at the beginning?
Imagine shooting this with a 50 round drum
Shoot it again testing out different brakes
Nice. I have a Saiga but mine isn't reliable at all. Really bad with low brass. Better with high bit still not great. I wonder how the new shorty KUSA is? I think it is called a Komrad
Get online and go to Carolina shooting sports. Order a Saiga reliability kit. New puck,recoil spring etc. I did and I now get 100%reliability. Before I bought the kit I had some issues with low brass. NOT ANYMORE !👍
@@andrewgreiner4157 Thanks for the advice!
I own a vepr12 Russian quality
I bet you can still find a thumb hole vepr12 at a decent price, not sure, yeah wouldn’t doubt it
I contacted the company and they didn't know of any 30 or 50 round drums
Saiga makes a 20 and a 25 and it is compatible with this shotgun. I haven't been able to find a 50 rd, and I don't know why you would want one. Just the weight would make it impractical.
30 round by Fostech, good luck finding one and paying upward of $500 for it!
@@justinminino8682 Saiga drums fit but the gun doesn't fire more than one round without jamming so wouldn't matter.
How did you contact them? Call? I would like to.
@@1888CHAD8881 I was able to reach out via Instagram, their main sales guy actually handled everything for me. All is well now with the gun. Saiga drum works perfectly for me.
Is that an “M1 Garand thumb” you have on your left hand?!😂
3:03 dat sound.
Can you add a red dot or some other kind of sight to it?
Yeah you have to use the scope rail mount
5 rnd mag & Fla's Hogs. Dandy. !!
I notice there is no hold open on the last round. So that you have to shoot an empty chamber.. Then pull the action back, lock it. then load your next mag, then drop your action.. Not a problem but will definitely slow you down for a 3 gun shotgun.
Not practical in a home defense situation either
Can you do a review on sds lynx 12
It’s junk, just like this thing.
@@HWG-wm8ld just got it in today...ran thru everything I put in the mag...low brass to heavy loads! My friends saiga 12 kept jamming and stove piping rounds. No hiccups with the lynx 12..I think its worth the $400 i spent...don't know why you called it junk..good semi auto shotty
Mine jammed and double feed and when I called Kalashnikov they never answered the phone
Ive seen several guys post on the forums about their Saiga 12 bolts cracking. SDS lynx 12's doing the same thing as well. Cracked bolts. I wonder how this holds up in the long run..
I have friends with Saigas. No cracked bolts in all the years so far...
Just bought one. Picked it up yesterday, with 8 extra clips.
Clips? What is a "Clip"?
What the best round to break it in cause mine won’t cycle I want bird shot But even 1 ounce slugs have not been cycling
I'd see if there is an obstruction in the gas hole and the puck slides smoothly..run a brass brush through the gas tube. Also make sure the gas adjustment knob is screwed all the way in before you back it out to one of the two settings. If that doesn't work send it back for repair...or try Carolina Shooting Supply enhanced gas puck and low power spring. I have them in mine, a 4position gas adjust, polished the hammer and bottom of the bolt, and it runs everything.
If it's a feeding problem try the all steel CSspecs mags. They're all I use now.
The KS 12t I own has constant jams, will only fire one round at a time. I've tried different types of 2.75 all the same, added the upgraded Auto Gas Regulator Plug, and got the same results. Reached out to them, they responded and then ignored me. Basically an expensive boat anchor. #Kalashnikovusa #KS12t #Review
Remember the Kalashnikov USA KS-12 shotguns, _to save on manufacturing costs_ do not have chromed barrels, chamber, receiver shaft, or gas chamber like the Molot Vepr 12 does or other AK firearms.
Made in the usa parts are already here and rifled slugs alot of use yeah in prefer buckshot dont need a chrome lined barrel its not fully auto
@@sluggak1363 The KS 12t I own has constant jams, will only fire one round at a time. I've tried different types of 2.75 all the same, added the upgraded Auto Gas Regulator Plug, and got the same results. Reached out to them, they responded and then ignored me. Basically an expensive boat anchor. #Kalashnikovusa #KS12t #Review Don't waste your money!
It's a Komrad with a longer barrel and no vertical grip