Akdal MKA 1919

Ucyildiz Arms (Akdal Arms) · Shotgun · In Production · 2007

Also known as: MKA 1919, Akdal Arms MKA 1919

Overview

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.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	3250 g (114.6 oz)
Overall Length	964 mm (37.95")
Barrel Length	470 mm (18.50")
Action Type	Gas Operated
Firing Mechanism	Hammer Fired
Trigger Type	Single Action
Magazine Capacity	5 rounds
Magazine Type	Detachable Box
Muzzle Velocity	400 m/s (1312 fps)
Effective Range	50 m (55 yd)
Barrel Rifling	Smoothbore
Frame Material	Polymer
Barrel Material	Steel
Stock Material	Polymer
Finish	Matte Black

Calibers

12 Gauge · primary — also known as 12ga, 12 Bore

Features

Firing modes: Semi Automatic
Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
Features: Ar15 Style Layout, Picatinny Rail, Pistol Grip, Carry Handle, Detachable Box Magazine

Variants

Akdal MKA 1919-XN — Box Magazine

Service history

Operators

Turkish Land Forces

Production

Production years: 2007-present

Designed in 2006, production commenced in 2007.

Origin

Country of origin: Turkey

Notes

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.

Background

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.