Jeb Uberstead
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Sound off......I know the KSG is smaller and lighter, but I've also heard good things about the UTAS.
KSG or UTAS 15?
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jtarpley59
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I am liking the UTAS 15 more then the KSG.
Jeb Uberstead
Member
Why? Have you shot both? I have a KSG, and never shot the UTAS.
285ferrari
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DarthZed
Ultimate Member
The UTAS 15 has received many mixed reviews. NutnFancy (yeah, he's a douche, but still, he really puts guns through their paces) had multiple problems with his, and FPSRussia supposedly had issues with all three of his during testing. {Shrug} I'd wait till they get it figured out. New designs don't instill confidence in me, particularly when they are made in Turkey. If it was $500, maybe, but $1200...no way.
Jeb Uberstead
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That video does make me wonder...
- Aug 17, 2011
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Neither.
Both haven't truly instilled the thought of "100% Reliable" in my mind yet.
I can deal with ugly, I can deal with primarily polymer - if it's reliable.
Both haven't truly instilled the thought of "100% Reliable" in my mind yet.
I can deal with ugly, I can deal with primarily polymer - if it's reliable.
DarthZed
Ultimate Member
You say you can "deal" with polymer...but if you had a choice..would you? I know they've made truly miraculous advances in polymers, but still; I'd rather sacrifice a little weight and have metal. I love my AUG/MSAR, but it would never be my go-to rifle just because of the polymer trigger group (even though it's never had so much as a hiccup since I've bought it). I'd consider the Kel Tec, but something made in a Third World country?
Jeb Uberstead
Member
True.
- Aug 17, 2011
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Tough decision to make.
"Ounces equal pounds, pounds equal pain".
For me it depends on the platform, in a handgun, sure. Even in a rifle, ok. But a shotgun, ehhh..., I think I'd take a touch more weight if it meant piece of mind.
Time will tell if either is worth their salt, for now though, I'll let someone else be the guinea pig.
ThawMyTongue
Ultimate Member
Posted in your other thread too, here's my two cents:
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=90085
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=90085
altima98
Active Member
- Apr 6, 2008
- 629
Mossberg 590a1 can't afford either....but if I could I would choose UTAs it looks like something out of halo...
Jeb Uberstead
Member
Polymer
Almost all guns are made with some sort of polymer these days. It comes down to the gun functioning. The fore end of the KSG breaks (on some occasions) due to stress placed on a very little section of the bottom pic rail. You need an angled grip to distribute the stress evenly.
Almost all guns are made with some sort of polymer these days. It comes down to the gun functioning. The fore end of the KSG breaks (on some occasions) due to stress placed on a very little section of the bottom pic rail. You need an angled grip to distribute the stress evenly.
carpecervisi
Active Member
I've lusted after the UTAS ever since I first saw them on Fringe. Iffy reviews aside, if my LGS had one, I'd walk out with it.
Anyone know of a place with them in stock?
Anyone know of a place with them in stock?
Jeb Uberstead
Member
You can probably find a decent deal online. They aren't as hard to get as an KSG.
Jeb Uberstead
Member
I've heard good and bad about Kel Tec customer service. I've only heard good things about UTAS.
