Kalashnikov USA KS -12T Shotgun Review

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Kalashnikov KS-12t is from the original Russian design but made in the USA.
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@lonestarpatriot876 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@gussloc3315 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t need to get ahead of em they just don’t know

@PapaElegua Жыл бұрын

Big Daddy Unlimited has them standing by… 😂

@zefemanzano1651 2 жыл бұрын

My uncle always wants to buy my original Saiga, I'm gonna recommend this to him.

@ivareskesner2019 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Magisktification 3 жыл бұрын

Its an old idea however. Look at the saiga 12.

@dirtfriend 3 жыл бұрын

how come you used a kalashnikov during service? you some kinda freedom-hating commie?

@jeffreyhutchins6527 3 жыл бұрын

@@dirtfriend I used one during my time in service too. Something about knowing your enemy... crazy concept I know.

@averyiker9137 2 жыл бұрын

i guess it's quite randomly asking but does anyone know a good site to watch newly released movies online ?

@stetsondayton4491 2 жыл бұрын

@Avery Iker Meh try flixportal. just search on google after it=) -stetson Dayton

@moisesvelez1147 3 жыл бұрын

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!

@sweetcostarica 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@blackdev417 3 жыл бұрын

That's a beauty...I want one and it's now on my list. Thanks for sharing.

@Enes-wj5xq 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing gun!! RIP Kalashnikov Thanks for the review sir.

@stevenharlow916 3 жыл бұрын

Actually looks great but does not work and has zero support from the company!

@icebane8699 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@markfinley4722 3 жыл бұрын

I have one and I love it. Awesome home defense weapon!

@9Escalibore 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Thank you. You just helped me make my purchasing decision.

@JJ-rf9hr 3 жыл бұрын

Just got mine 2day... What a way to start the new year

@vanillagorilla8197 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review as always...very informative...this is definitely on the buy list!!!!!!!

@Theire1 Ай бұрын

Best review for this firearm on the net ty sootch

@skylongskylong1982 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@gunsandmuchmorechannel709 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the detailed video. Loved watching it.

@jelicoe 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@TheOneTrueAJ 2 жыл бұрын

Yup. I just learned that myself.

@shagnasty6391 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video...THANK YOU!

@TheJoker-xw8zg 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man, if it uses a tapco trigger that means it should accept a binary trigger pack.... I need this now 🤩🤩🤩

@V8mo50 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video as always!👍

@paddlerofrivers7413 3 жыл бұрын

Now we need a comparison video between the VR-80 and this

@annabarone9956 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing gun!! I love it

@robertgvandagriffsr9869 2 жыл бұрын

3" very needed to be addressed , todays preferred for myself.

@AK74Man87 3 жыл бұрын

I would like to have that tool for my Saiga 12. Would come in handy big time

@NoDrizzy630 11 ай бұрын

Yeah i need this

@edwardpennacchini7841 3 жыл бұрын

50 round drum mag! That is the bomb! You lock you rock.

@HWG-wm8ld 3 жыл бұрын

The bomb? Are you a 9 year old female

@rickguerrero6752 3 жыл бұрын

There is a 50 round mag for this thing

@nathaniellawrence3378 2 жыл бұрын

Who makes the 50rf mag

@TheHiddenBooger 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome gun!

@davidpuglia4813 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@fromnothingtosomething8102 5 ай бұрын

3’ cycles well on H

@KurNorock 2 жыл бұрын

I want to show up to my family's annual dove hunt with one of these.

@nathanrogers7652 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome shotgun I would love to see a comparison to others.

@robertgvandagriffsr9869 2 жыл бұрын

great definition and detailed info on cleaning and break down, weapons expert, lvl 3, at least, lol thank you.

@inrptn 3 жыл бұрын

Just picked up one of these bad boys. Hitting the range with it this weekend. Thanks for the informative walk through!

@Nohkral 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get it?

@inthewoods6111 3 жыл бұрын

How many mags did it come with?

@inrptn 3 жыл бұрын

@@inthewoods6111 only 1

@MURDOK72605 3 жыл бұрын

Thinking of getting one. Worth it or should I stick to something like a VR60 or Panzer?

@stevenharlow916 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@treedoor 3 жыл бұрын

"Just like you have a beer can, just bring it in really close" - sootch00

@DOCSAFETUBE 3 жыл бұрын

I am now just getting your notification from KZfaq..😠 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.

@mohawk3371 3 жыл бұрын

Waiting on, and hoping for a KUSA Ak104.

@AK74Man87 3 жыл бұрын

To clean the gas tube I think I used a 20 gauge brush or cotton swab, it fits good inside the tube.

@donaldlayton4467 2 жыл бұрын

Easy off oven cleaner should take the burnt on carbon off the tube with out alot of scrubbing,1 spray 2 wait 3 wipe.

@ChrisUrsiny 3 жыл бұрын

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. 👍👍👍

@TheRotorhound 3 жыл бұрын

Chris Ursiny you mean 25 round boxes. You shooting clay pigeon or self defense? Sounds like clays.

@yunassaxer7119 3 жыл бұрын

beast gun!

@sieve5 3 жыл бұрын

Shoutout to fiocchi I would love to have their ammo

@georgelopez16 2 жыл бұрын

awesome video

@wmwm2194 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@buddythelittletinyrescuedo5114 3 жыл бұрын

Gold Terra, Golden Minerals, Northern Vertex, Abraplata, Eastmain

@MC-uj4co 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet

@BipolarBear777 3 жыл бұрын

My Siaga12 is awesome! 😎👍🏻

@ivareskesner2019 3 жыл бұрын

*Saiga 12

@brontoab1 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Komrad and it's awesome. I also can't load mine with the bolt home.

@kingmiracle7321 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted the komrad but it was out of stock..can't wait till it gets in

@andyeighttre 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@simonphoenix5768 3 жыл бұрын

if it can fit a binary trigger is essential for this bad boy!

@smokinjoe2539 3 жыл бұрын

just make sure that your shoulder is steel reinforced!

@1224tms 2 жыл бұрын

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@1224tms 2 жыл бұрын

Pppo

@1224tms 2 жыл бұрын

@@smokinjoe2539 I

@bosse641 3 жыл бұрын

Cool.

@markellrobinson4447 2 жыл бұрын

I gots to get me one....😍 Love it....

@pinoybillblaster5247 3 жыл бұрын

My birthday's next Thursday, sootchman.

@pappaclutch3266 3 жыл бұрын

What a nice Quail gun

@inthewoods6111 3 жыл бұрын

I bet when you whacked your left thumb, that shit hurt! BTW, very good review and actually it convinced me to buy.

@simulatedpilot3441 2 жыл бұрын

Give it time on the mark

@jimmykimmelembodimentofque4184 3 жыл бұрын

Be sure to research online retailers prior to ordering.

@VIKING33NY 3 жыл бұрын

Buy one before Nov!!! Home Defense Shotgun!!!

@terrybrown5402 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@Funnyvid317 3 жыл бұрын

0776313613

@daniellee3275 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@jeffreyhutchins6527 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@sluggak1363 3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreyhutchins6527 so they can shoot at u at range and leave u range less

@edwardhumble913 3 жыл бұрын

Same as the Saga 12

@BulletSpoung 4 ай бұрын

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.

@sd300z 3 жыл бұрын

Well im sold

@Jahalang82 9 ай бұрын

I have the SDS Lynx12 but I prefer the mags from the KS12.

@MyRebel44 3 жыл бұрын

I just saw that they removed your video , on your favorite rifle.

@FirstnameLastname-vy2dg 3 жыл бұрын

Review the benelli supernova! I believe one is drilled and tapped real tree max 4 maybe anyways review review review!

@jamespragerjr.9814 3 жыл бұрын

Review the Sig Sauer P - 210 target

@Ppp_413. 3 жыл бұрын

Awwww 😍

@leonardgoudeau1348 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing weapon can this weapon be found in the state of Texas do I get all this from Florida

@yoellopez82 Жыл бұрын

3:03 dat sound.

@stephanieandjared390 3 жыл бұрын

The intro felt a lot like a Garand Thumb intro...i was waiting for the "if you've ever...."

@pacarter79 3 жыл бұрын

Damn!!

@gavinm1347 3 жыл бұрын

Winchester model 70 super grade review. Attempt 5

@americanpatriot2777 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought one. Picked it up yesterday, with 8 extra clips.

@lonestarpatriot876 3 жыл бұрын

Clips? What is a "Clip"?

@saczasacza7284 Жыл бұрын

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.

@davidrivero7943 3 жыл бұрын

5 rnd mag & Fla's Hogs. Dandy. !!

@HookLine48 3 жыл бұрын

Shoot it again testing out different brakes

@georgem1139 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Saiga-12 when they first came in from Izhmash, do these mags fit the Saiga?

@becomematrix 3 жыл бұрын

Imagine shooting this with a 50 round drum

@seiowens3970 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review as always. Thanks! What is the name of the epic montage music at the beginning?

@slavicgondola1817 3 жыл бұрын

hey sootch you should check out the lynx 12 its a Saiga clone from china that is pretty neat

@LGandM 3 жыл бұрын

I was looking at Gun Zone's offer on Gunbroker today, which is what caused me to search for videos on KZfaq. 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?

@apuzyr 3 жыл бұрын

Is that an “M1 Garand thumb” you have on your left hand?!😂

@DR676767 3 жыл бұрын

I own a vepr12 Russian quality

@DR676767 3 жыл бұрын

I bet you can still find a thumb hole vepr12 at a decent price, not sure, yeah wouldn’t doubt it

@missionvalley8265 3 жыл бұрын

It's a Komrad with a longer barrel and no vertical grip

@chrisstandingbear1947 3 жыл бұрын

I got one of these a couple years ago and sold it. Now I have a Tavor TS12!

@ivareskesner2019 3 жыл бұрын

Sacrilege.

@baomao7243 3 жыл бұрын

+1 Tavor TS-12

@RippenSXS Жыл бұрын

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?

@bruceleroy8063 3 жыл бұрын

That's one boss hog, buddy.

@am-ro1lr 3 жыл бұрын

Merica!!!! I mean Ussia!!!!

@mp15a 3 жыл бұрын

Sarah Mac Didn't Shoot It!? Com'on Sarah! I Know Your Bad A$$! Great Review As Always Guy's! Thanks!

@ibrahimhasan3508 3 жыл бұрын

Name your watch please? The tan I wanna buy one please

@darinmiller2405 3 жыл бұрын

I contacted the company and they didn't know of any 30 or 50 round drums

@justinminino8682 3 жыл бұрын

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.

@andrewnovotny3960 3 жыл бұрын

30 round by Fostech, good luck finding one and paying upward of $500 for it!

@stevenharlow916 3 жыл бұрын

@@justinminino8682 Saiga drums fit but the gun doesn't fire more than one round without jamming so wouldn't matter.

@1888CHAD8881 3 жыл бұрын

How did you contact them? Call? I would like to.

@stevenharlow916 3 жыл бұрын

@@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.

@thewholetruth9678 2 жыл бұрын

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.

@KalashZikov Жыл бұрын

Not practical in a home defense situation either

@richardmartin3243 3 жыл бұрын

They need to make an RPK set up using the sick point 5 Grendel still use an AK47 Max give me a 20 to 24" barrel I'm going for range I need a fat barrel fluted barrel I need it to work for me not buying it for looks and not bonnet for honey target shooting or anything else I bother it because I want it and it suits my knees give me range

@CSmithUSMC 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Santa I've been good this year and wanted to see if you can send me this new shotgun. Nice video!

@coachb7373 3 ай бұрын

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?

@tlrinc2343 3 жыл бұрын

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

@andrewgreiner4157 3 жыл бұрын

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 !👍

@tlrinc2343 3 жыл бұрын

@@andrewgreiner4157 Thanks for the advice!

@1888CHAD8881 2 жыл бұрын

Everytime i watch you videos, i notice that barn door color. Its teal "ish". With that aged gray. What color is that?

@bajamike3803 3 жыл бұрын

Can you have this under the safe act? Does it not classify as a assault rifle if the barrel isn’t rifles?

@philipgoetz8681 3 жыл бұрын

Could you test one of these $160 UHMW-PE MICH 2000B Level IIIA helmets from Hong Kong and China that are all over ebay now, while a real MICH 2000B costs $400? I suspect they're bogus.

@jaybouski1184 3 жыл бұрын

I wanna know will it shoot the dragon breath rounds? I want 1 or 2

@scyven1 Жыл бұрын

For a first time gun owner for defense could this be an appropriate option?

@3434324324 3 жыл бұрын

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..

@Magisktification 3 жыл бұрын

I have friends with Saigas. No cracked bolts in all the years so far...

@inthewoods6111 3 жыл бұрын

How did you get 2 magazines? Factory website states it comes with 1 and an additional is almost $40. Whats up?

@TheOneTrueAJ 2 жыл бұрын

They've changed what it comes with often.

@mc9138mc 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a review on sds lynx 12

@HWG-wm8ld 3 жыл бұрын

It’s junk, just like this thing.

@mc9138mc 3 жыл бұрын

@@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

@shanemac75 3 жыл бұрын

With CSspecs steel mags I can load with the bolt closed easily. Those plastic locking lug mags are for the range only. My KS12 puts my SDS Lynx12 3G to shame. Way better finish and materials. My Lynx bolt carrier cracked in half after only 100 2&3/4 Federal slugs..no support or response from SDS..no bolt carriers available on their website either. It looked like matchbox car metal but wanna replace to sell it. I have 300 slugs, 500 buckshot, 1000 birdshot through my KS12 now...& not one issue. I do miss the bolt hold open button, the left hand charging, and the hinged top cover of the Lynx though.

@m.danielmills7091 3 жыл бұрын

I picked mine up a few months ago but haven't made it out to the range with it yet. Trying to limit my range trips due to ammo shortage. I wanted to pick your brain a bit. 1) How are the gas settings holding up? Issues feeding lighter loads etc? 2) In this review he mentioned the dust cover being tight and solid. Mines seems pretty loose. Is this an issue for you as well? Thanks

@shanemac75 3 жыл бұрын

@@m.danielmills7091 when I first got the KS12 I polished the feed ramp some, threw in a Carolina Shooting Supply gas puck I had and ran 200rnds of 00 buckshot before trying birdshot. It's been running great on the correct gas settings. I clean it every 100rnds or so. My top cover was extremely tight fitting when I got it and has remained so all year. They'll probably just warranty a replacement top cover for you.. they're in stock on their website too. Recently just got the CSS aluminum handguard for it and it's cool looking but definitely gets hotter to hold than the stock polymer one. I'll try some rail covers. This shotgun has been very reliable for me but feels like it has more recoil than my Beretta 1301. It makes me smile though and can dump rounds faster.

@shanemac75 3 жыл бұрын

@@m.danielmills7091 also, I'm still picking up $1/rnd slugs (or less) at Walmart consistently..in southeastern PA. Every gunstore around me has birdshot. 00Buck seems to be the only load that disappeared..but I really stocked up on those Federal black Friday sales last Christmas, luckily.

@m.danielmills7091 3 жыл бұрын

@@shanemac75 Ok thx. I'm definitely look into some of what you mentioned. All the walmarts here in California have completely shut down selling ammo. They're out of the business indefinitely. If you get a chance try some of the black aces 00 buck. They rounded out the top of the shells to make them feed more reliably for semi auto and mag fed shotguns.

@shanemac75 3 жыл бұрын

@@m.danielmills7091 I'll look for some Black aces..but I haven't had any jams with the 2&3/4 00buck Federal, S&B, and Winchester I've tried.