Kalashnikov USA · Shotgun · In Production · 2020
| Weight (empty) | 3856 g (136.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 965.2 mm (38.00") |
| Barrel Length | 463.5 mm (18.25") |
| Magazine Capacity | 5 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Closed Bolt |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2560 J (1888 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 40 m (44 yd) |
| Frame Material | Stamped Steel |
Primary Caliber: 12 Gauge
The Kalashnikov USA KS-12 is a semi-automatic 12-gauge shotgun made in the USA but based on Russia's popular Saiga line of AK-pattern shotguns. It chambers both 2-3/4-inch and 3-inch magnum shells and uses an adjustable long-stroke gas system to cycle a wide range of loads from low-recoil target ammunition to magnum hunting and defensive rounds. The fixed-stock KS-12 feeds from detachable box magazines and accepts higher-capacity box and drum magazines, with a threaded muzzle and AK-style side o...
Country of Origin: United States