My New Akdal MKA 1919 AR Style 12ga.

Just picked up an MKA 1919 AR Style 12ga that I will be using for 3-gun matches. I like the ability of keeping the ergo's the same for shotty as it is for rifle and the Saigas are just not that close. The 1919 has it's controlls in the same place even down to the last round hold open on an empty mag.

Did some midifications the other day with parts made by Tromix. The only drag is there are only 5 round mags available for it so far so I have to carry a dozen mags for those larger shotgun stages that require 50 to 60 rounds.

MadDog [Coffee]

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That!! Is cool!!

I LIKE......:D

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Originally Posted by MadDog

The only drag is there are only 5 round mags available for it so far

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That is the reason I don't have one......yet. ;)

Pretty neat, let's hear how it shoots when you get a chance!

I like what you've done with it! I was deciding between one of these or a Mossberg 930 SPX, which I ended up going with based on reviews and availability of parts.

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Originally Posted by ghettodub

Pretty neat, let's hear how it shoots when you get a chance!

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+1 on this one. I've looked at them also. Would like an honest opinion from a member, not a sales pitch from the guy selling it.

That is AWESOME!

Why don't you bring it out this Sunday to Bob's Bennett Range? He's got some cool steel knock downs just for shotguns. I'll pm you an invite and even bring my own shells!

[Shotg]

Pretty cool

That thing is awesome would love to hear how it shoots.
Also if there is a "Impaling" stage your set with that muzzlebreak. [Tooth]

are there rails available for it yet??

Firebird is the only company I know of who has made a commercially available rail. They are currently out of stock. I have seen two other rails which I thought were nicer then the Firebird but they were done by the owners on their own 1919's.

Ya'll wanted a report on how it functions. I have tried about 8 different types of bird shot and 6 different types of slugs for a total of 300 rounds so far. The manual says it will function 100% on full power loads but "light" loads are iffy and you are on your own. They are correct as mine will cycle 100% (no FTE or FTF's) if the fps is 1300 and higher. I can easilly find a good supply of both shot and slugs with those velocities and the prices are the same or cheaper then light loads. When I hit the 200 mark I was able to shoot "lighter" loads with fps of 1150 but only 80%. Tromix makes a $9 bushing that you can change out in about two minutes that will allow you to reliably cycle "light" loads in the 980 to 1100 range. I just have not gotten the bushing yet as I am waiting for when I need to order other items as the shipping alone is $8.

The Shark Brake recudes the felt recoil and muzzle climb by about 15%. The Enidine Hydraulic stock buffer reduces felt recoil by about another 40%. This however, is just a subjective estimate and not based on anything scientific. Perception is really all that counts anyway. I can shoot 3" magnum loads all day long with this set up and still have use of my arm.

I think that is it, any more questions? Hope this helps.

MadDog

I just got one and it looks pretty interesting. Your is set up just about how I'd like to get mine set up. I don't want to get into a full blown 922R conversation, but when do you have to start counting parts and origins? When start putting collapsible stocks on or go away from the stock 5 round mags?