james lambert 3,059 Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Firebird Precision 21 round drum All billet machined aluminum Made for TAC-12 and all MKA 1919 variants. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Hopkins 1,065 Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 that is a nice job! but to me that would make the drum lop sided heavy to the right Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james lambert 3,059 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 It is offset, but its no problem. Feeding directly off the drive is much smoother than from center. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
compshootfl 40 Posted November 17, 2014 Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 Looks great Jim, how is the weight of it empty ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james lambert 3,059 Posted November 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2014 About 1.4 lbs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deathray 4 Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 You know... I am taking my MKA to the Seekins Precision hard as hell match in December, want somebody to test drive one? I have money to burn, and that beautiful piece of machinery makes me giggle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james lambert 3,059 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 You know... I am taking my MKA to the Seekins Precision hard as hell match in December, want somebody to test drive one? I have money to burn, and that beautiful piece of machinery makes me giggle. Our custom made torsion springs are about 3 weeks out. until then we only have some prototypes I am not sure we will have full production drums done in time. Stay in contact jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deathray 4 Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 How about I pay for a production drum, run a prototype at the match, get you some awesome advertizing and trade it in for a production unit afterward with an AAR? Just throwing out ideas. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHOTGUN MESIAH 855 Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Gotta say I wouldn't want an extra 7-10 pounds off to one side like that. JMO. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Matthew Hopkins 1,065 Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) It is offset, but its no problem. Feeding directly off the drive is much smoother than from center. maybe so, but that much weight to one side would negate having one, when there is a 20 round drum that has all the weight below the SG. heavy? a bit, but you aren't also "fighting" to keep the shotgun level Edited November 18, 2014 by Matthew Hopkins 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james lambert 3,059 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Gotta say I wouldn't want an extra 7-10 pounds off to one side like that. JMO. Actually the fully loaded with 21 rnds drum weighs 4.4 lbs the drum is offset by 2.5" from center. there is no fighting to keep it level. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SHOTGUN MESIAH 855 Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 (edited) Be interesting to see how that plays out,... nice job! Is it going to be covered or skeletonized like that? Edited November 18, 2014 by SHOTGUN MESSIAH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james lambert 3,059 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Just as it is, no covers needed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeluvsk 58 Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Definitely a piece of art! Do you have idea what pricing range might be? ETA? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Montana3gunner 13 Posted November 18, 2014 Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 Jim, that is flat out awesome. Love it. Can't wait to find out more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james lambert 3,059 Posted November 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2014 We are a month from full production. a few small issues to address in the feed stack. this will also be adapted to the vepr12 too soon to know the cost 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rebel Katt 6 Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Gotta say I wouldn't want an extra 7-10 pounds off to one side like that. JMO. Gotta say... we were all just holding our breath waiting for your f cking opinion. Edited November 19, 2014 by Rebel Katt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeluvsk 58 Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Gotta say.. what a awesome addition to both V12 and MKA line, I'll be buying one of each! Edited November 19, 2014 by Jeluvsk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Montana3gunner 13 Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) If you are using it for 3gun, the whole idea is that whatever it weighs....ain't going to be there long. It better be downrange asap. More important is that the damn thing works....really well. Edited November 19, 2014 by Montana3gunner 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Montana3gunner 13 Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 As bad as this platform needs a drum, I can't believe that anyone would try to rain on the parade of a vendor who is trying to make technological advances for the betterment of the MKA (and yes, to sell products). Whether it is FB, TN, or whomever....we need to be helpful and supportive or the MKA won't be around long. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flatland Shooter 22 Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 As bad as this platform needs a drum, I can't believe that anyone would try to rain on the parade of a vendor who is trying to make technological advances for the betterment of the MKA (and yes, to sell products). Whether it is FB, TN, or whomever....we need to be helpful and supportive or the MKA won't be around long. +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Long Shot 1,287 Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Jim, That is one sexy piece of hardware. My hats off to you for the innovation. Kinda makes me want to buy a shotgun that fits it. BTW; where did you get those solid gold shotgun shells? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
deathray 4 Posted November 19, 2014 Report Share Posted November 19, 2014 Just a guess: http://www.remington.com/products/ammunition/shotshells/target-loads/premier-nitro-gold-sporting-clays-target-loads.aspx Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starquestjoe 3 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 Awesome job Jim. Put me on the list for one I really like the design of it too. I have used the 90rd AR offset drum before and feel no real difference in weight being to one side. As opposed to the 100rd centered drum Been waiting for a drum to be released. And if its like everything else you produce its quality with be top notch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KIRCH76 12 Posted November 20, 2014 Report Share Posted November 20, 2014 I love the skeletonized design!! Depending on the price I might have to splurge for one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shotgunLondon 0 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hello Jim, that is an amazing looking bit of kit! Quiet clear to see that a lot thought, love and engineering went in to it!! Thank you Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunman1 1,753 Posted December 1, 2014 Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Pure art Jim, very nice Oh yeah...screw the neysayers 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james lambert 3,059 Posted December 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2014 Thanks guys The springs should be here soon 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
socom688 217 Posted December 6, 2014 Report Share Posted December 6, 2014 Will this activate the lrbho for the vepr? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Doctor Jelly 0 Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 Updates? Specifically if the price is within a tolerable range for normal people? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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