Ucyildiz · Shotgun
Akdal MKA 1919
Gas-operated · 12 Gauge · introduced 2007
Also known as MKA 1919, Akdal Arms MKA 1919
About the Akdal MKA 1919
The Akdal MKA 1919 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic 12-gauge combat shotgun designed in Turkey by Ucyildiz Arms (Akdal Arms). Its layout deliberately mimics the AR-15/M16 rifle family, with a pistol grip, carry handle, Picatinny rail and a detachable box magazine, making it popular for tactical and sport-shooting use. The polymer-shelled receiver and 470 mm barrel keep weight to around 3.25 kg, and the gas system cycles standard 12-gauge shotshells from box magazines of varying capacity.
The MKA 1919 was one of the first 12-gauge semi-automatic shotguns to fully adopt the AR-15/M16 ergonomic template, letting AR-platform shooters carry over their manual of arms to a shotgun.
Akdal MKA 1919 specifications
General
- Type
- Shotgun
- Action
- Gas-operated
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer-fired
- Trigger
- Single action
- Calibres
- 12 Gauge
- Magazine capacity
- 5 rounds
- Magazine
- Detachable box magazine
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 470 mm (18.5 in)
- Overall length
- 964 mm (38.0 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 3.25 kg (7.17 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling
- Smoothbore
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Polymer
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- matte_black
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 400 m/s (1312 fps)
- Effective range
- 50 m
History
- Introduced
- 2007
- Production status
- In production
- Country of origin
- TR
Features
- Ar15 style layout
- Picatinny rail
- Pistol grip
- Carry handle
- Detachable box magazine
Safety
- Manual safety
Sold in numerous configurations and capacities; magazine options range from 2 and 5 rounds up to extended 10- and even 23-round box magazines. Imported into the United States and other markets as a sporting and tactical shotgun.
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