KSG

For some Kel-Tek Parkerises the chamber and bore and this is the causes of most feeding issues. The solution is to polish the chamber. Ideally I'd pull the barrel and find someone who could remove the factory finish and mellonite it. I'll find out If I need to take the polishing step as soon as I get enough chores done that I can take it out in the woods. Hopefully next weekend.

 

Pretty good objective comparison between the KSG and the Remington 870:

 

Beautiful sunny weekend - you would think I'd be out testing ammo.... but yard work, assembling new patio furniture and a few car maintenance tasks intervene. Since I can't get away to shoot I thought I'd get a grip instead... a new AFG. Having gotten a grip on I finally saw the light.


Honestly, I've never had much for an AVG before trying one I wound up with in a trade. It worked so well I decided to go with one, but I'm not thrilled with your basic black when it comes to firearms. IMO black stands out like a sore thumb, day or night, when you look for it. I ran across one in Foliage Green, which pairs well with tans and FDE while still helping to break up the lines for a pseudo camo effect.

Because this is also likely my first choice for things that go bump in the night I decided to attach a flashlight. I went with the Inforce 800 lumin light. Check out the great ergonomics:


The light has a built in rail mount, so it attached easily to the sling mount rail I got from Hi-Tech. The mount is remarkable solid, but I wouldn't use it for a sight. In this picture you can also see the metal Hi-Tech rail sandwiched between the hand guard and the VFG. There is an extended version of this rail if you want to attach a small laser in front of the VFG. It's popular enough that Hi-Tech even sells it as a bundle.


Here are top and bottom views of the Inforce light:


The light has a selector switch. With the switch forward and white bar visible the switch is momentary. With the switch to the rear it is on/of, or if you push it twice rapidly it will strobe. This light is BRIGHT and I have no doubt it will stun an intruder.


Lastly a pic of the KSG with new grip and light. Hoping to get some shooting in next weekend:

 

I'll be pulling it for live fire until I get my 5" choke/break/breach adapter installed. I've seen plenty of pictures of lights that extend that far out, but don't know if those guys shoot theirs of just look at them. I also want the additional space between my hand and the muzzle, and the KSG and even with the added length should still be very handy even indoors.

Here is a mock up


The choke/brake/breacher along with stainless and improved aluminum shell followers.

 

The light would be absolutely fine right there. Plenty of competitive shooters use extremely long tubular mags under their shotties with no issues. Here's a great reload technique video to wet your appetites. No shooting, just a video to illustrate my point about mounted items projecting beyond the end of the barrel.

 

I like the idea of the KSG and they do seem to be standing the test of time but I had trouble convincing myself that $580 was OK when I got my Mossberg 590A1. Took some convincing, but in the end it was well worth it. I love the ghost ring site setup on it. Not sure if I could talk myself into almost $800 for a shotty... I mean OK I'm sure I could...

 

(whispers in your ear) Holds at least 6 more rounds while being over a foot shorter... ability to switch between two different loads... pistol grip and great balance... All kinds of pump grip options... Any pic mounted sighting option you want...