The Kel-Tec KSG 410 is a pump-action shotgun chambered in .410 GA with a dual-tube magazine system that holds 10+1 rounds. It has an 18.5-inch barrel, weighs 5.4 lbs, and measures 26.1 inches overall, short enough to handle in tight spaces without a folder or collapsing stock. The finish is smoked bronze Cerakote.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Kel-Tec
- Model: KSG 410
- Type: Pump-Action Shotgun
- Caliber/Gauge: .410 GA
- Barrel Length: 18.5 inches
- Capacity: 10 + 1 rounds (with two magazines)
- Finish: Smoked Bronze Cerakote
- Weight: 5.4 lbs.
- Overall Length: 26.1 inches
- Safety Features: Ambidextrous Safety
- Sights Type: Optic Ready (No Sights Included)
- Additional Features:
- Picatinny Rails (Top and Bottom)
- Soft Rubber Butt Pad
Detailed Features
The dual-tube magazine is the defining feature here. Two separate tubes hold the ammunition, and the shooter selects which tube feeds the chamber. That gives 10+1 capacity in a 26.1-inch package, which is hard to match in a bullpup layout. The tradeoff is that tube switching requires a deliberate action.
No sights are included; the top and bottom Picatinny rails are intended for mounting an optic or light. The ambidextrous safety works for left- and right-handed shooters without modification. At 5.4 lbs, it's easy to carry but that also means .410 recoil is more noticeable than on heavier guns.
Usage Scenarios
The compact overall length makes this practical for home defense where maneuverability in hallways or stairwells matters. The .410 chambering limits effective range but keeps overpenetration concerns lower than larger gauges. Competitive shooters who run 3-gun or similar formats sometimes use the KSG platform for the capacity advantage in tight stage designs.