Boom Vang
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Turkish shotguns have had a questionable reputation for quite a few years, have had my share and they all went down the road. But based on my good experiences with other recently imported guns from SDS Imports, I decided to try one of the new MAC 2 Tactical Wood shotguns. The MAC 2 is Turkish-made clone of the Benelli M1 Super 90/M2, and the price is about 1/3 of the latter. There's a few reviews of them available online, from the usual shills. I obtained mine from the LGS, who ordered it through normal channels directly from SDS.
Build quality seems excellent from an objective viewpoint. Compared to the Benelli, it doesn't have each and every part finished as impeccably.... there are some chatter marks and unrelieved edges on internal parts that don't affect function. Externally, the only bugaboo I note is that the forend has a tiny bit of play even when the end cap is tightened.
But the feature set is quite good. Note the large knurled rotating bolt handle, and the large head cross-bolt safety button. Pic rail is standard, along with ghost ring sights.
Sights are either a licensed copy or clone of the Benelli LPA sights. Fully adjustable for windage and elevation.
Barrel wall thickness is comparable to Benelli, but not as heavy as a Remington 870 or Mossberg 590. Shotgun is threaded for Beretta Mobilchoke system, and 3 flush chokes are provided: Cylinder, Modified and Full.
The walnut stock sets this apart from other "tactical" shotguns, and for me is a big plus. Walnut adds some weight, a better feel and a more attractive and less-threatening appearance. I'm not doing combat swimming or mountain ops with this piece, the walnut suits me just fine. Rather than put some lousy machine cut or impressed checkered on it, SDS used a stippled pattern that is both attractive and offers and excellent gripping surface. The forend has a shad belly and finger-grip recesses, and give a great hold, reminiscent of the original Benelli 121 M1 shotgun. The buttstock has a substantial recoil pad which offers excellent cushioning without being either squishy or hard.
Chromed bolt head, and chrome-lined barrel extension and barrel are comparable to the Benelli. Aluminium receiver and magazine extension are black matte anodizing. Bolt carrier appears to be cerakoted black. Barrel and other steel parts are black oxide. The finish of all the parts is excellent and they match very well. Magazine capacity is 5 shells plus 1 in chamber. Hi-Viz magazine follower is polymer, as is the magazine extension cap. The latter is my only concern; would have preferred a metal end cap.
Will be taking this shooting today and post the results.
Build quality seems excellent from an objective viewpoint. Compared to the Benelli, it doesn't have each and every part finished as impeccably.... there are some chatter marks and unrelieved edges on internal parts that don't affect function. Externally, the only bugaboo I note is that the forend has a tiny bit of play even when the end cap is tightened.
But the feature set is quite good. Note the large knurled rotating bolt handle, and the large head cross-bolt safety button. Pic rail is standard, along with ghost ring sights.
Sights are either a licensed copy or clone of the Benelli LPA sights. Fully adjustable for windage and elevation.
Barrel wall thickness is comparable to Benelli, but not as heavy as a Remington 870 or Mossberg 590. Shotgun is threaded for Beretta Mobilchoke system, and 3 flush chokes are provided: Cylinder, Modified and Full.
The walnut stock sets this apart from other "tactical" shotguns, and for me is a big plus. Walnut adds some weight, a better feel and a more attractive and less-threatening appearance. I'm not doing combat swimming or mountain ops with this piece, the walnut suits me just fine. Rather than put some lousy machine cut or impressed checkered on it, SDS used a stippled pattern that is both attractive and offers and excellent gripping surface. The forend has a shad belly and finger-grip recesses, and give a great hold, reminiscent of the original Benelli 121 M1 shotgun. The buttstock has a substantial recoil pad which offers excellent cushioning without being either squishy or hard.
Chromed bolt head, and chrome-lined barrel extension and barrel are comparable to the Benelli. Aluminium receiver and magazine extension are black matte anodizing. Bolt carrier appears to be cerakoted black. Barrel and other steel parts are black oxide. The finish of all the parts is excellent and they match very well. Magazine capacity is 5 shells plus 1 in chamber. Hi-Viz magazine follower is polymer, as is the magazine extension cap. The latter is my only concern; would have preferred a metal end cap.
Will be taking this shooting today and post the results.