Step into the time machine and rewind 15 years—yep, we’re talking ancient history in the world of 3-Gun and IPSC Shotgun competitions. Back then, everyone was on the hunt for an AR-style shotgun that could keep up with the big dogs. Enter the scene-stealer: the Akdal MKA 1919. This bad boy, crafted by the Turkish maestros at Akdal Arms, is a gas-operated, semi-automatic shotgun that struts around like it’s the M16’s cooler cousin. With its gas-operated action wrapped around a support tube under the barrel and a sneaky return spring hiding in a polymer handguard, this shotgun isn’t just functional—it’s a looker too. Ready to blast your way through history?