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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. 👍👍👍
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.
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.
An elderly couple noticed they were getting more and more forgetful. So they visited their doctor. The doc told them to get plenty of sleep start exercising regularly drink 8 glasses of water a day and take up some games that require memory like chess. The next evening after dinner the wife asks her husband to get her a bowl of icecream and a slice of apple pie. She tells him she also wants whipped cream and a cherry. She tells him to write it down. The husband repeats everything back to his wife and tells her he won't forget, not to worry. He gets up, walks into the kitchen and is in there for 30 minutes. The wife yells at her husband, honey, WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN THERE? The husband brings the wife a plate of fried eggs and bacon. She stairs at her plate for awhile, then says to her husband. I told you to write it down! You forgot my toast!!!
Wayyyyy back in the early days of Saiga importation, the joke at the competitions from Saiga owners who started kicking ass was "You paid HOW much for a Benelli?😂"
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?
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.
@@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!
Great choice as I've watched many videos and reviews. I'm still sold on the BERRETTA 1301 TACTICAL 7 + 1. WHAT WITH THE HELL HEADED OUR WAY I MIGHT BUY BOTH. HOME DEFENSE ? I'M SEEING THESE CHANGING TIMES HEADED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION , FAR BEYOND HOME DEFENSE BROTHERS. I'M NOT A SURVIVALIST PREPER , JUST AS HE SAID " LONG LIVE THE REPUBIC "
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
Just tried to shoot mine wouldn’t run through shit. Adjusted the gas pressure as well as took it apart and clean it never once fired two rounds in a row Very disappointed
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?
How come they don't offer the 20ga anymore? [Yes, I know, a 16ga would be ideal, but I've only ever seen a buckshot load in that size once...] Anyway, 12ga is just too much for most folks to have fast followup shots. I'm a LES guy, so I'm not concerned, but what about the wife or teenagers? They need to bring back the 20ga semiauto to rule the home defense market...
Wanting an opinion; if you had to choose one of two guns? I have $900 to spend on a gun. This shotgun or the Springfield Saint AR-15 are the gun options.
You can build an ar with the right specs now no point to buy the saint built my ar pistol or sbr what ever u call it for 600 so its up to u an ar 15 is more versatile but that shotgun is a monster
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.
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.
IPSC and similar target shooting applications. Home defence. Hunting. Yes it will work great for hunting. And just for fun/plinking. How many more uses do you need?
@@halfcantan1208 "Same from a double gun or single barrel?" You ain't right! YOU: " 'Scuse me Mr. Burglar whilst I open my double and insert two additional shells, disengage the safety, and try to re-acquire you." KS-12T OWNER: "Honey, get the mop and call the cops. We got 'im"
Striper Sniper ok my turn he mr burglar can you just wait while I fit this awkward magazine then pull the charging handle then release the safety and hope no springs have come loose then hold still while I shoot twenty cartridges at you because you have a protective force field and it take eighteen rounds to disable the generator then with my last two shots I can actually challenge ,mate if you need more than two shots you don't need a machine gun shotgun you need either glasses or lessons perhaps both , IMO
@@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
The Russian Saiga 12 was never made with steel mags. Kalashnikov USA is making the exact same Russian gun - but "Made in USA" so similar glass filled polymer mags with steel feed lips. Their website used to show some clips of their USA factory. Better quality, better service and better business than buying the discontinued Chinese gun.
@@XxxAtlantaxxX They also jam quite a bit and will not feed certain loads. Pumps will eat any 12 gauge ammo with no problem and have far less malfunctions.
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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… 😂
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.
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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.
My uncle always wants to buy my original Saiga, I'm gonna recommend this to him.
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.
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.
Oh man, if it uses a tapco trigger that means it should accept a binary trigger pack.... I need this now 🤩🤩🤩
I have one and I love it. Awesome home defense weapon!
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
I want to show up to my family's annual dove hunt with one of these.
Amazing gun!! RIP Kalashnikov
Thanks for the review sir.
Actually looks great but does not work and has zero support from the company!
Just got mine 2day... What a way to start the new year
"Just like you have a beer can, just bring it in really close" - sootch00
Fantastic video. Thank you. You just helped me make my purchasing decision.
Gracias por tu video . Saludos desde Argentina
Nice review as always...very informative...this is definitely on the buy list!!!!!!!
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.
I was interested until I noticed it didn't have LHBO. Don't understand why they missed that important detail. Great review! 👍
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
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.
Yeah i need this
The intro felt a lot like a Garand Thumb intro...i was waiting for the "if you've ever...."
Imagine shooting this with a 50 round drum
I would like to have that tool for my Saiga 12. Would come in handy big time
3:03 dat sound.
Thank you for the detailed video. Loved watching it.
Awesome shotgun I would love to see a comparison to others.
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.
Gold Terra, Golden Minerals, Northern Vertex, Abraplata, Eastmain
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
What a nice Quail gun
Amazing weapon can this weapon be found in the state of Texas do I get all this from Florida
Amazing gun!! I love it
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
Awesome video as always!👍
An elderly couple noticed they were getting more and more forgetful. So they visited their doctor. The doc told them to get plenty of sleep start exercising regularly drink 8 glasses of water a day and take up some games that require memory like chess. The next evening after dinner the wife asks her husband to get her a bowl of icecream and a slice of apple pie. She tells him she also wants whipped cream and a cherry. She tells him to write it down. The husband repeats everything back to his wife and tells her he won't forget, not to worry. He gets up, walks into the kitchen and is in there for 30 minutes. The wife yells at her husband, honey, WHAT ARE YOU DOING IN THERE? The husband brings the wife a plate of fried eggs and bacon. She stairs at her plate for awhile, then says to her husband. I told you to write it down! You forgot my toast!!!
Be sure to research online retailers prior to ordering.
Awesome gun!
Merica!!!! I mean Ussia!!!!
That's a great deal🤠 . Them Italian semi-autos are overpriced like two grand for a shotgun.
I wouldn't say that they are overpriced. The craftsmanship and materials that go into making one are some of the best.
Wayyyyy back in the early days of Saiga importation, the joke at the competitions from Saiga owners who started kicking ass was "You paid HOW much for a Benelli?😂"
My birthday's next Thursday, sootchman.
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?
Is that an “M1 Garand thumb” you have on your left hand?!😂
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!
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.
Well im sold
Great choice as I've watched many videos and reviews.
I'm still sold on the BERRETTA 1301 TACTICAL 7 + 1.
WHAT WITH THE HELL HEADED OUR WAY I MIGHT BUY BOTH.
HOME DEFENSE ? I'M SEEING THESE CHANGING TIMES HEADED IN THE WRONG DIRECTION , FAR BEYOND HOME DEFENSE BROTHERS.
I'M NOT A SURVIVALIST PREPER , JUST AS HE SAID " LONG LIVE THE REPUBIC "
awesome video
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
Winchester model 70 super grade review. Attempt 5
Shoot it again testing out different brakes
Cool.
Same as the Saga 12
beast gun!
5 rnd mag & Fla's Hogs. Dandy. !!
I bet when you whacked your left thumb, that shit hurt! BTW, very good review and actually it convinced me to buy.
Sega makes firearms?
I have a Saiga-12 when they first came in from Izhmash, do these mags fit the Saiga?
Dear Santa I've been good this year and wanted to see if you can send me this new shotgun. Nice video!
Just bought one. Picked it up yesterday, with 8 extra clips.
Clips? What is a "Clip"?
Sweet
Just tried to shoot mine wouldn’t run through shit. Adjusted the gas pressure as well as took it apart and clean it never once fired two rounds in a row Very disappointed
Everytime i watch you videos, i notice that barn door color. Its teal "ish". With that aged gray. What color is that?
Where do I get one? Every mag fed shotgun is out of stock everywhere.
Just ordered mine from Kalashnikov USAs website
I just bought one a week ago from SK Arms which is about 5 minutes from my residence.
hey sootch you should check out the lynx 12 its a Saiga clone from china that is pretty neat
Review the benelli supernova! I believe one is drilled and tapped real tree max 4 maybe anyways review review review!
I can imagine if this was fully .....
That's one boss hog, buddy.
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?
How come they don't offer the 20ga anymore? [Yes, I know, a 16ga would be ideal, but I've only ever seen a buckshot load in that size once...] Anyway, 12ga is just too much for most folks to have fast followup shots. I'm a LES guy, so I'm not concerned, but what about the wife or teenagers? They need to bring back the 20ga semiauto to rule the home defense market...
Wanting an opinion; if you had to choose one of two guns? I have $900 to spend on a gun. This shotgun or the Springfield Saint AR-15 are the gun options.
You can build an ar with the right specs now no point to buy the saint built my ar pistol or sbr what ever u call it for 600 so its up to u an ar 15 is more versatile but that shotgun is a monster
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.
I got one of these a couple years ago and sold it. Now I have a Tavor TS12!
Sacrilege.
+1 Tavor TS-12
0:01 “TS-12” ? Freudian slip ??! 😉
Daydreaming back to your testing of the IWI TS-12 (which is AWESOME).
Ts- 12 is a rip off from the sr1216, which is a way better shotgun than the ts-12
Wm wm Opinions seem to go either way on which one wins between TS-12 and sr1216
199% of viewers didn't notice that.
@@baomao7243 you can easily swap magazines on the 1216, which makes it the win in my opinion.
Wm wm Agreed on the mag system - a nice modular design.
Wow and it’s being invading 8 years later again
Mine broke within 100 shots…… Pretty firearm but less than 100 shots for me.
Matatan HS.🤔.
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.
Another great video...THANK YOU!
Can you add a red dot or some other kind of sight to it?
Yeah you have to use the scope rail mount
Awesome review as always. Thanks! What is the name of the epic montage music at the beginning?
Apart from being fun what practical application can you have this thing ? Not an anti gun nut just curious
IPSC and similar target shooting applications.
Home defence.
Hunting. Yes it will work great for hunting.
And just for fun/plinking.
How many more uses do you need?
Hmmm not convinced you'd get the same from a double heck a single barrel break action nope wouldn't justify the cost
@@halfcantan1208 "Same from a double gun or single barrel?" You ain't right! YOU: " 'Scuse me Mr. Burglar whilst I open my double and insert two additional shells, disengage the safety, and try to re-acquire you."
KS-12T OWNER: "Honey, get the mop and call the cops. We got 'im"
Striper Sniper ok my turn he mr burglar can you just wait while I fit this awkward magazine then pull the charging handle then release the safety and hope no springs have come loose then hold still while I shoot twenty cartridges at you because you have a protective force field and it take eighteen rounds to disable the generator then with my last two shots I can actually challenge ,mate if you need more than two shots you don't need a machine gun shotgun you need either glasses or lessons perhaps both , IMO
@@halfcantan1208 that's literally what you do with any ar anyway lol, also what if there's 3 burglars?
I really wish they made a 20 gauge
Could you load on a closed bolt if you downloaded the mag to 9?
Finally, somebody asking the real question
You need to get ahold of 50 round mag and run dragons breath through it
DRAGONS BREATH dirtys up YOUR FIREARM LIKE NOTHING ELSE
Don't want flaming magnesium running through my gas system.
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 $400 i spent...don't know why you called it junk..good semi auto shotty
Well price sure went up. Checked same site and it’s priced at 1799. Not sure why there’s a 1000 difference in 4 months time...I’ll pass.
Local shop by me has it for 800$
Why not steel magazines?
The Russian Saiga 12 was never made with steel mags. Kalashnikov USA is making the exact same Russian gun - but "Made in USA" so similar glass filled polymer mags with steel feed lips. Their website used to show some clips of their USA factory. Better quality, better service and better business than buying the discontinued Chinese gun.
Awwww 😍
Can you give us some more adverts.
I had a Saga years ago. I got it for home defense, but it's to heavy, inaccuracy, and jammed with most loads. So I sold it
I like this weapon. But find it funny about how all videos on “Russian” guns get rave reviews about “Russian quality 😂
Damn!!
Hmmm 🤔
It's a Saiga
Not really their made by Izhmash - Russia.
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Can't load with the bolt closed, and no last round lock back. Deal breaker for 3 gun.
Did you. Say Can't shoot slugs ? Hmmph why not think that would be a def on these
It definitely shoots slugs. Just change the gas setting to "H" for high velocity rounds. It eats everything and has a box mag for quick changes.
Nice but I will stick with my old fashioned Pump.
Magazines are the weak point of these type shotguns. I prefer the pump as well - load as you go. It's a great shotgun until your magazines run dry.
@@XxxAtlantaxxX They also jam quite a bit and will not feed certain loads. Pumps will eat any 12 gauge ammo with no problem and have far less malfunctions.
Smartest comment on here.
These type of guns are gimmicks for people to show their friends.
They definitely don’t shoot.
So what will democrats call this, an "assault" shotgun?
This Democrat calls it a nice firearm.
This shotgun is illegal in my state unfortunately
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all guns are assault weapons
In California, Yes.