Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the combat shotguns category.
01 / Overview
Akdal MKA 1919
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
COMBAT SHOTGUNS · POST-COLD WAR
28
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the combat shotguns category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year2007
- DesignerAkdal Arms (Ucyildiz Arms A.Ş.)
- Weight (Empty)3.25 kg
- Notable UsersTurkey, Russia
◈Cartridge & Calibre1MOD.1
- Cartridge12 gauge
▣Operation5MOD.5
- Action TypeGas-Operated
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity5
- Safety Typemanual safety (M16‑style)
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
- Effective Range (point)50 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length470 mm
- Sight Typefront post and M16A2‑style carrying handle with diopter sight
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
▤Construction2MOD.2
- Receiver Materialaluminum alloy upper receiver, impact‑resistant polymer lower receiver
- Furniture Materialpolymer
⬢Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2007
- Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2007Production started
19
years in service
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
COMBAT SHOTGUNS RANKING Combat Shotguns · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
78COMBAT SHOTGUNS28POST-COLD WAR · COMBAT SHOTGUNS60TURKEY · ALL WEAPONS89PERFORMANCE/PRICE · COMBAT SHOTGUNS
ⓘ Rankings are within theCombat Shotgunscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
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