KOMRAD
Komrad is a Kalashnikov USA made, semi-automatic 12-gauge firearm modeled after the Russian Saiga-12 shotgun platform. Utilizing an AK-style long-stroke gas piston system, it is legally classified in the United States as a “firearm” rather than a short-barreled shotgun, allowing it to feature a compact 12.5-inch barrel without requiring a federal tax stamp.
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Key Specifications & Features
- Caliber: 12-gauge (accepts 2 ¾” and 3” magnum shells)
- Barrel Length: 12.5 inches (threaded muzzle)
- Overall Length: 29.25 inches (collapsed) to 31.5 inches (extended)
- Weight: 7.85 lbs
- Feeding Mechanism: Detachable box magazines (ships with 5-round magazines; compatible with most Saiga-12 magazines and drums)
- Furniture: Equipped with an SB Tactical SBA3 adjustable pistol brace, a tri-rail forend, a vertical forward grip, and a side-mounted optics rail.
- Gas System: Features an adjustable gas plug to tune the firearm for various high-velocity or low-recoil ammunition loads.
Legal and Operational Context
- Legal Classification: Because of its overall length (over 26 inches), inclusion of a vertical foregrip, and factory configuration, it falls under a specific federal category as a non-NFA "firearm" in the U.S., though state-level restrictions can vary significantly.
- Manufacturer: It is independently produced by Kalashnikov USA, which has no corporate or operational ties to the Russian Kalashnikov Concern