Kel-Tec KSGUpdated on 4/12/2022There is no need to be full-sized with bullpup shotguns. We present six of the most trusted bullpup shotguns to protect your home and hearth. This means that there is an exception to a particular firearm style, which is generally followed. There are some tweaks, like a different grip rake or fore end, but overall anomalies cannot be tolerated. Unless you are referring to the bullpup. In 1901, Thorneycroft Carbine changed gun design. It redesigned the standard rifle design to reduce the overall length of British military rifles. Although it did the job, it was unwieldy in almost all other respects. The bullpup design should not have been considered a footnote. The feasibility of the shorter system has improved with the advancements in materials and mechanical design. Today, there are many options for these odd ducks, especially bullpup shotguns. We’ve compiled five of the most popular bullpup gun options. Before we get into the details, let’s first briefly explain what a bullpup is. It’s simple and effective, with a profound impact on performance. It also reduces the firearm’s overall length while maintaining its ballistic potential. It’s quite impressive when you think about it. The easiest way to reduce the length of a firearm’s barrel is to cut it down. The gun will be shorter just like that. You could pay a steep price for ballistic performance, as most cartridges (or shotgunshells) produce greater velocity through a longer bore. The bullpup, on the other hand, ignores barrel length and reduces the system by moving it back a few inches.
But in thumbnail the ups and downs of the design are these:ProsCompact size helps it excel in close-quartersSupport hand closer to the muzzle makes it more controllable and nimbleMass closer to the body makes it easier to manage for longer periods of timeLonger barrel improves ballistic performanceConsTriggers tend to be poor and squishyMany are not friendly to lefties, ejecting spent round into the faceSome designs, particularly ones with box magazines can be difficult to reload quicklyDesign is inherently tail heavyLike any firearm design, the bullpup shotgun has its good and bad points. It might be the right tool for your particular shooting application. Others might dismiss it as a useless twist on proven designs. It’s possible to be a novice at bullpup shooting, or just be a sloppy reinterpretation of proven designs. You will only be able to tell if a bullpup is your best friend once you have been there. The pump-action 12-gauge has dual magazine tubes and a total capacity 14+1 when loaded with 2/3-inch shells. Although the M&P 12 has a 3-inch chamber, it can also be loaded up with 12+1 3-inch shells. The package measures 27.8 inches long and weighs in at just over eight pounds unloaded. This makes it comparable to other bullpup shotguns. The M&P 12 is fully ambidextrous and has AR-15-style controls. It also features a muzzle that can be used with Rem Chokes. The complex loading process means you won’t want to top off during a defensive situation. IWI Tavor TS12The elephant is the mammoth bullpup shotgun. It measures 28 inches in length (for reference, it is 2-inches longer that a Mossberg Shockwave). But it can be bulked. The TS12 is easy to use and adapts to its size. In a three-tube rotating magazine, you can hold 15+1 shells. Tube rotation is a manual process that is difficult to master, but it is one that can be learned by becoming familiar with the firearm. Tube rotation is a manual process that cannot be done with a drum magazine. This is a very difficult procedure and makes the IWI incredibly easy to use. The TS12’s polymer chassis makes it light and compact at just 8 pounds. Although you might think that this will increase the recoil in the bullpup’s 18.5-inch barrel, the gun’s gas-operation is very polite. Other notable features include a 3-inch chamber and M-Lok compatible rails. They also have compatibility with Benelli/Beretta chokes. The TS12 is a powerful shotgun that can defend bullpups. Its size shouldn’t scare you. Rock Island Armory VRBP 100 Rock Island Armory is well-known for its 1911 pistols. The majority of this has been done in the AR-style shotgun arena, but the gunmaker has also expanded into bullpups with its VRBP-100. Lucky shooters have had this opportunity. The 12-gauge is a powerful shotgun that shooters are very grateful for. Rock Island adds to this with its Travor-esque foreend, which is quick and easy to target. The non-reciprocating charging handle, which is not reversible, is conveniently located forward on the left-side. This makes it easy to use with your support hand. This is true if you are a righty. Bullpups are known for slow reloading due to their mag well position. However, this feature at minimum allows you to have plenty of ammo. It measures 28 inches in length due to its 20 inch barrel. The gun’s extra bore balances it and seems to reduce muzzle rise, which is a positive. Rock Arms is a good value for the money. MSRP: $599; armscor.comKelTec KSGThink the bullpup shotgun only has a semi-automatic function? You might be wrong. The KSG is responsible for pump-actions being the most well-known in this class. The distinctive 12-gauge caused all kinds of waves, good and bad, when it was first introduced. The shotgun’s twin tubular magazines provide impressive firepower. It can fire 15+1 2 3/4-inch shells and 12+1 3 inch shells. There is plenty of ammo to do most jobs. Kel-Tec made it simple to switch magazines by placing a selector switch behind your grip. The KSG loads much like a traditional pump action, but has a bottom port. This should make it easier to load on the spot, which is a good thing. It is also lefty-friendly, as spent shells are ejected out of the same port downs. Kel-Tec has solved many of these issues by redesigning the problematic parts. If it does happen, it is usually an operator error. Particularly, don’t short-stoke the slide. The KSG is not your everyday pump-action, work the slide back hard and strong-arm it forwards and likely you won’t run into any problems.MSRP: $900; keltecweapons.comTriStar Compact TacticalBetter known for its classy and economical field and range shotguns, TriStar has also tried its hand in the tactical end of the market. The Compact Tactical is the result. It offers shooters a tidy package at a very affordable price. This is not a major issue. The semi-automatic is significantly shorter than traditional 20-inch barrel 12-gauges and is much more agile at the shoulder. The bullpup is 8.6-pounds and gas-operated. This is similar to AR-style designs, but it’s not the only thing that is similar. The gun’s action is based upon the AK-style Siaga, which in turn shares the same controls including paddle magazine release and lever safety. This could be a problem for AR-experts. This gun is still very capable. MSRP: $795; tristararms.comUTAS 15Wait! The UTS is very similar to the KelTec KSG, and is also a pump action gun. However, the bullpup shotgun looks quite different. The UTS-15’s twin tubular magazines are positioned above the barrel, rather than below. The gun had similar growing pains as its American counterpart. Feed issues and jams were common when the UTS-15 first appeared around a decade ago. UTAS has since fixed most of the problems. Similar to the KSG’s problems, improper slide manipulation is the main reason for them. UTAS’s unique design lowers the bore axis. The shotgun’s recoil impulse is directed into the shoulder by the shotgun, reducing muzzle rise, and making the 12-gauge easier to shoot. It also increases the accuracy potential, especially shot to shot. The UTS-15 is a powerful weapon that can hold 14+1 shells. However, it doesn’t need to be loaded quickly. Storm Tactical’s impressive target pack includes62 printable targets for rifle and handgun range. Target grids and bullseye sizes can be downloaded in MOA. Get Free Targets
