First Shotgun Hatsan MPA Tactical Camo Semi Auto Shotgun

[serbinator]

picked up one of these for 400$ brand new in box today. Anyone else own these? what are your thoughts on it?. i was told by a fellow member of one of the clubs im in who works at Al Simmons that these guns are best broken in with 3 inch magnum slugs. He also said Al simmons is the warranty repair center for Hatsan which is convenient for me

 

[Lead hammer]

Nice looking gun.

 

[dieseldawg]

Great shotguns!! Loved mine and regret selling it!! Check the pic rail screw!!! Mine came loose a few times! Lock tight is the answer!

 

[RedApe]

you don't need to break it in. It will cycle great unless you use 2 3/4 target loads. Great guns.

 

[serbinator]

you don't need to break it in. It will cycle great unless you use 2 3/4 target loads. Great guns.

any specific areas that should have lubrication?

 

[RedApe]

any specific areas that should have lubrication?

other than orings, I keep it dry until cleaning. It's what I do with all my guns. Oil attracts dirt which makes them function worse I find, that goes with both my C8 and Sig at work.

 

[--PA--]

you don't need to break it in. It will cycle great unless you use 2 3/4 target loads. Great guns.

Mine cycles 2 3/4 target loads flawlesly

 

[RedApe]

Mine cycles 2 3/4 target loads flawlesly

I've had the occasional issue with mine on the target loads. everything else, other 2 3/4 included function fine. Might just be the Mirage ones.

 

[saskgunowner101]

I have one of these (non camo) that I'm in the process of tarting up. It ran right off the hop with target loads, no malfunctions, although they don't kick out very far. I lube with atf, very lightly, and that's it. I wouldn't run it 500 rounds before cleaning though. I had a buddy that bought one and had problems after disassembly and cleaning, but I'm thinking it was the o-ring.

How many does the factory tube hold on yours?

 

[serbinator]

I have one of these (non camo) that I'm in the process of tarting up. It ran right off the hop with target loads, no malfunctions, although they don't kick out very far. I lube with atf, very lightly, and that's it. I wouldn't run it 500 rounds before cleaning though. I had a buddy that bought one and had problems after disassembly and cleaning, but I'm thinking it was the o-ring.

How many does the factory tube hold on yours?

dont know. havent recieved it in the mail yet. how many should it hold ?

 

[saskgunowner101]

dont know. havent recieved it in the mail yet. how many should it hold ?

Mine holds 4 in the tube, but yours looks longer in the pic? I think.

 

[serbinator]

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mine has 20inch barrel and i think semi auto shotguns are limited to 5 rounds no?

 

[saskgunowner101]

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mine has 20inch barrel and i think semi auto shotguns are limited to 5 rounds no?

Short answer, 5 in the tube, one in the chamber + a ghost load.

 

[dieseldawg]

Escorts hold four Optima's 5 from what I've heard.
Don't run it dry like someone said. If you have issues with target loads polish the mad tube where the gas piston slides an it will help a lot!!

 

[hp9]

Actually, the warranty/repair depot for Hatsan shotguns and air rifles is Carman Willows.

 

[wood800]

Where you buy this from looks cool

 

[serbinator]

Actually, the warranty/repair depot for Hatsan shotguns and air rifles is Carman Willows.

i guess al simmons is another one?

 

[hp9]

Al Simmons may offer to fix the firearm for you, but the authorized repair/warranty depot is Carman Willows.

 

[serbinator]

Al Simmons may offer to fix the firearm for you, but the authorized repair/warranty depot is Carman Willows.

cool, good to know.

 

[Boomer686]

picked up one of these for 400$ brand new in box today....

Where did you find an MP-A for $400? All the semi's I found were $469-$499. I already run a black model but for $400 I'd pick up a second one.