Kalashnikov USA KOMP12

Kalashnikov USA · Shotgun · In Production · 2020

Overview

The Kalashnikov USA KOMP12 is an American-made 12-gauge competition shotgun built on the KS-12 Saiga platform in partnership with Dissident Arms for 3-gun competition. It features an adjustable gas system, a tuned trigger, an extended charging handle, an aluminum M-Lok handguard, a flared magazine well, an extended ambidextrous safety, a Picatinny optics rail, and a Magpul CTR stock. The base finish is a zinc-phosphate Parkerized undercoat, with Dissident Arms coatings offered in Black, Red, and Sniper Grey.

Specifications

Weight (empty)7711 g (272.0 oz)
Barrel Length463.5 mm (18.25")
Action TypeGas Operated Long Stroke
Firing MechanismClosed Bolt
Trigger TypeSingle Stage
Magazine Capacity12 rounds
Magazine TypeDetachable Box
Muzzle Velocity400 m/s (1312 fps)
Muzzle Energy2560 J (1888 ft·lbf)
Effective Range40 m (44 yd)
Barrel RiflingSmoothbore
Frame MaterialStamped Steel
Barrel MaterialSteel
Stock MaterialPolymer
FinishParkerized

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Production

Production years: 2020-present

Origin

Country of origin: United States

Notes

Listed weight of 17 lb reflects the packaged competition build. Overall length not published by the factory. Feeds 12-round magazines and drums. Built on the KS-12 platform with Dissident Arms 3-gun upgrades.

Background

The KOMP12 brings Dissident Arms' championship Saiga-12 tuning to the US-made KS-12, aimed squarely at 3-gun open division.