Hello KSG owners!!! This is to list the upgrade options for the KSG, particularly for a bedside gun/room clearing/John Wick. Please comment on what you run and why. Pictures, links, prices, and your comments are a great help.
Hi-Tech Custom Concepts and SMT Tactical make many accessories for the KSG.
Fore Grip
Vertical Grip (VG)
*eBay, USA Tactical Vertical Fore Grip $6.65, covers 3 inches of rail
*FAB defense folding grip with flashlight holder $70 holds a flashlight 1 inch or 1 1/8 inch diameter.
*Magpul Rail Vertical Grip $25 with Picatinny reinforcement.
Angled Fore Grip (AFG)
*Magpul AFG $35 Recoil may be bothersome with this grip.
Lower Picatinny Rail Reinforcement.
Lower Picatinny is polymer and the metal cover is recommended for a small vertical grip.
*Hi-Tech's KSG Extended Lower Billet Picatinny Rail $40
*SMT Tactical's Lower Picatinny Safety Rail $36
Optics
Reflex/Holographic
Red dot makes it easier to acquire targets in the dark, makes target acquisition faster, and is easier for new shooters. In a red dot I want, a lifetime warranty, auto turn on when I pick the gun up, durability and reliability, long battery life, and little obstruction of view.
*HS510C $200-$300. Circle-Dot recital, 20k hour battery, lifetime warranty, solar panel power(not charger), Quick Detach mount, motion turn on, super durable,
*Sitemark $100 is worth looking at, but I do not know about their quality.
*EoTeck is the classic, but I find it overpriced, bulky, short battery, and 2-year warranty.
Iron Sights
*Magpul polymer flip-up iron sights $85
*eBay has Chinese options $15. May need to test/modify.
Flashlight
There are so many options! I would want 350+ lumens, long-life battery, very durable, rechargeable setup. Mounting on top rail may obstruct vision a bit. Mounting on bottom the light may move more while pumping; possibly distracting.
What flashlight do you run? How do you mount it?
Recoil Pad
*Kel-Tec extended butt pad $45. Great improvement on felt recoil. Extends length of pull 1/2".
*Limbsaver Small Slip On $20. Can slip around and does not look great.
*Pachmayr Decelerator Small Slip On $19. Can slip around and does not look great.
Sling
*Factory sling-I run my sling stitched on the back right and buckled on the front left.
*Hi-Tech KSG Q.D. Attachment w/Bungee Sling $115. I find a simple strap with a shoulder pad to be more comfortable and snag free than a bungee sling.
*What sling do you use?
Sling Pad
*Pro Tec Deluxe Neoprene shoulder pad for $17 (12.5" x 2.75")
*What sling pad do you use?
I find a long slender pad to be better for cross-shoulder wear.
Selector Switch
Selector Switch can be upgraded for faster tube changes. I have the one from HiTech Customs. Easier to operate, but you could bump it if you are not used to it.
*Hi-Tech "Extended" Tube Position Arm $40. Change tubes with wrist. Can accidentally be bumped from right tube to middle.
*FFTS button style $65
*SMT Tactical, the KSG Combat Magazine Switch $32. Change tubes with wrist.
*W Engineering black extended stainless selector switch kit $70
Muzzle Device
$35 Tool recommended to remove barrel nut. Check the number of groves in your barrel nut.
*Hi-Tech KSG Short "Crusher" Breacher $65
*Kel-Tec Choke Tube Adapter $56. Adds 1.5" to length of gun. Can be used to mount suppressor. Choke tubes sit inside the adapter and do not add to length. Takes Winchester choke tubes. Only for lead shot. Improved Cylinder tube recommended for Buck and Slug.
*Hi-Tech KSG Steel "Defender" Choke Adapter $60. Takes Remington choke tubes.
Cheek Pad
I was shooting in 39 degrees F today and when my face is cold the metal goes unnoticed.
*Kel Tec KSG Kydex Snap-On Cheek Rest $36
*Hi-Tech KSG Kydex Snap-On Cheek Rest $36
On board Ammo Storage
*Hi-Tech's KSG Nylon 7-Shell Velcro Card Holder $15
*SMT Tactical's 12-Round Rail System $250 Accepts SMT side Picatinny rails.
*SMT Tactical's 6-Round Rail System $207 Accepts SMT side Picatinny rails.
*Hi-Tech's KSG 14 Shell Ammo Rail System $220
*Hi-Tech's KSG 7 Shell Ammo Rail System $175
Magazine Tube Followers
Heavily used Remington 870s are known to have the followers break. Kel Tec uses thicker plastic and this is not an issue. Plastic may slide better than metal. If you want metal, Aluminum is recommended. Stainless Steel is harder than the surrounding parts and can damage them.
*Kel Tec Orange Aluminum Followers $40
*SMT Tactical High Visibility Teflon coated Orange Followers $31
Additional Accessories
*Allen 211 Shotgun Shell Belt $6 Holds 25 rounds.
*Grip Plug $15
*SMT Tactical Shell Deflector $58
I hope to add more to this later. Looking forward to your comments.
Hi-Tech Custom Concepts and SMT Tactical make many accessories for the KSG.
Fore Grip
Vertical Grip (VG)
*eBay, USA Tactical Vertical Fore Grip $6.65, covers 3 inches of rail
*FAB defense folding grip with flashlight holder $70 holds a flashlight 1 inch or 1 1/8 inch diameter.
*Magpul Rail Vertical Grip $25 with Picatinny reinforcement.
Angled Fore Grip (AFG)
*Magpul AFG $35 Recoil may be bothersome with this grip.
Lower Picatinny Rail Reinforcement.
Lower Picatinny is polymer and the metal cover is recommended for a small vertical grip.
*Hi-Tech's KSG Extended Lower Billet Picatinny Rail $40
*SMT Tactical's Lower Picatinny Safety Rail $36
Optics
Reflex/Holographic
Red dot makes it easier to acquire targets in the dark, makes target acquisition faster, and is easier for new shooters. In a red dot I want, a lifetime warranty, auto turn on when I pick the gun up, durability and reliability, long battery life, and little obstruction of view.
*HS510C $200-$300. Circle-Dot recital, 20k hour battery, lifetime warranty, solar panel power(not charger), Quick Detach mount, motion turn on, super durable,
*Sitemark $100 is worth looking at, but I do not know about their quality.
*EoTeck is the classic, but I find it overpriced, bulky, short battery, and 2-year warranty.
Iron Sights
*Magpul polymer flip-up iron sights $85
*eBay has Chinese options $15. May need to test/modify.
Flashlight
There are so many options! I would want 350+ lumens, long-life battery, very durable, rechargeable setup. Mounting on top rail may obstruct vision a bit. Mounting on bottom the light may move more while pumping; possibly distracting.
What flashlight do you run? How do you mount it?
Recoil Pad
*Kel-Tec extended butt pad $45. Great improvement on felt recoil. Extends length of pull 1/2".
*Limbsaver Small Slip On $20. Can slip around and does not look great.
*Pachmayr Decelerator Small Slip On $19. Can slip around and does not look great.
Sling
*Factory sling-I run my sling stitched on the back right and buckled on the front left.
*Hi-Tech KSG Q.D. Attachment w/Bungee Sling $115. I find a simple strap with a shoulder pad to be more comfortable and snag free than a bungee sling.
*What sling do you use?
Sling Pad
*Pro Tec Deluxe Neoprene shoulder pad for $17 (12.5" x 2.75")
*What sling pad do you use?
I find a long slender pad to be better for cross-shoulder wear.
Selector Switch
Selector Switch can be upgraded for faster tube changes. I have the one from HiTech Customs. Easier to operate, but you could bump it if you are not used to it.
*Hi-Tech "Extended" Tube Position Arm $40. Change tubes with wrist. Can accidentally be bumped from right tube to middle.
*FFTS button style $65
*SMT Tactical, the KSG Combat Magazine Switch $32. Change tubes with wrist.
*W Engineering black extended stainless selector switch kit $70
Muzzle Device
$35 Tool recommended to remove barrel nut. Check the number of groves in your barrel nut.
*Hi-Tech KSG Short "Crusher" Breacher $65
*Kel-Tec Choke Tube Adapter $56. Adds 1.5" to length of gun. Can be used to mount suppressor. Choke tubes sit inside the adapter and do not add to length. Takes Winchester choke tubes. Only for lead shot. Improved Cylinder tube recommended for Buck and Slug.
*Hi-Tech KSG Steel "Defender" Choke Adapter $60. Takes Remington choke tubes.
Cheek Pad
I was shooting in 39 degrees F today and when my face is cold the metal goes unnoticed.
*Kel Tec KSG Kydex Snap-On Cheek Rest $36
*Hi-Tech KSG Kydex Snap-On Cheek Rest $36
On board Ammo Storage
*Hi-Tech's KSG Nylon 7-Shell Velcro Card Holder $15
*SMT Tactical's 12-Round Rail System $250 Accepts SMT side Picatinny rails.
*SMT Tactical's 6-Round Rail System $207 Accepts SMT side Picatinny rails.
*Hi-Tech's KSG 14 Shell Ammo Rail System $220
*Hi-Tech's KSG 7 Shell Ammo Rail System $175
Magazine Tube Followers
Heavily used Remington 870s are known to have the followers break. Kel Tec uses thicker plastic and this is not an issue. Plastic may slide better than metal. If you want metal, Aluminum is recommended. Stainless Steel is harder than the surrounding parts and can damage them.
*Kel Tec Orange Aluminum Followers $40
*SMT Tactical High Visibility Teflon coated Orange Followers $31
Additional Accessories
*Allen 211 Shotgun Shell Belt $6 Holds 25 rounds.
*Grip Plug $15
*SMT Tactical Shell Deflector $58
I hope to add more to this later. Looking forward to your comments.
