Shotgun MP-94 North: advantages and operating features

Modern types and brands of guns delight their owners with the perfection of their appearance and the wide capabilities that the manufacturer invests in them. Thanks to positive customer reviews, you can understand what their strengths and weaknesses are, what specific features there are that affect the scope of application. Thus, the gun model MP-94 North, having a fairly compact size and at the same time possessing a high range: hitting the target occurs at a distance of up to 50 m.

Today, the MP-94 North model is in high demand both among novice amateurs and among professional hunters who value the balance of the gun and the ability to use it to kill medium and large game. Ease of use is determined by the thoughtfulness of appearance and functionality, and in the MP-94 North model, such parameters as light weight, which ensures ease of transportation, the use of natural and modern polymer materials with increased resistance to mechanical stress, and price an indicator that is one of the most important for any buyer.

Review of the MP-94 North carbine

The special feature of the MP-94 North shotgun model is its classic design and the ability to perfectly hit even a distant target. The ability to use cartridges of various calibers (the upper barrel uses 20 and 12 caliber cartridges, the lower barrel uses cartridges of any caliber due to the presence of threads in it) increases the value of the model due to wider capabilities when hitting a target.

A sufficient firing range (more than 50 m) allows even novice shooters to cope with the tasks of hitting a target, and the relatively low cost makes it possible to understand the reason for the constant demand for the MP-94 North model.

Analysis of customer and owner reviews allows you to find out the model’s strongest and weakest points, as well as identify opportunities for tuning and improving the gun. Representing a more improved version of the gun of the previous model (Izh-21), the MP-94 North allows you to obtain a greater firing range and higher accuracy through the use of additional equipment.

An overview of the MP-94 North carbine is given in this video:

Advantages and disadvantages

The strongest aspects of the MP-94 North gun include such characteristics as the presence of a latch at the forend attachment point, which greatly facilitates the process of its reinstallation, as well as its compactness and low weight. These characteristics guarantee maximum comfort when using it, which is especially important for women or teenagers. The material of the gun body is natural wood, processed in a special way, which allows it to be used without fear of losing its original qualities.

Also, the advantages of the gun model MP-94 North include the following characteristics:

• the presence of a guaranteed gap on the barrel for installing barrels allows you to be sure that the midpoint of impact cannot spontaneously shift;
• the ability to adjust the size of the gun to a specific shooter, which adds convenience to the process of its operation and allows you to achieve maximum accuracy of shots;
• the presence of soldering or a special coupling located between the upper and lower barrels allows them to be adjusted relative to each other, which has a lot of positive feedback from the owners of the model;
• modern external design that immediately attracts the attention of buyers.

If we add the availability of the cost indicator to the listed characteristics, then we can understand the reason for the popularity of the described model. According to the majority of buyers and owners of the MP-94 North shotgun, it has no disadvantages.

Shotgun MP-94 North (photo)

Purpose

The use of the MP-94 North shotgun is determined by its technical capabilities. And since this model has such qualities as excellent aiming of each shot, long range, and the ability to install additional equipment, it is most often used for professional hunting, where the ability to hit a moving target and accuracy of shots is required.

The gun can also be used to train accuracy during sports shooting, and to acquire skills for novice amateurs.

Varieties

On sale you can see the model in question under the Baikal brand; the varieties depend on the caliber of cartridges used. Thus, cartridges of 20 and 12 caliber can be used for the upper barrel, and the lower rifled barrel allows the use of calibers of almost any indicator without reducing the quality of the shots fired.

The caliber of the lower barrel is 5.6 mm. Caliber of cartridges that can be used for a rifled barrel:

• 9.3x74R;
• 9x53R;
• 8x57JRS;
• 7.62×63 (30-06Sprin.);
• 7.62x54R;
• 7.62x53R;
• 7.62x51 (308Win.);
• 7,62×39;
• 7x65R;
• 7x57R;
• 6.5x55SE;
• 5.6x50R Mag;
• 223 Rem (5.6×45);
• 222Rem (5.6×43).

Also included in the variety is the type of wood used to create the stock: beech or walnut, which are most resistant to both changes in ambient temperature and high humidity levels.

There is a lightweight version of the gun with a reduced barrel size.

Features of combination shotguns

The main feature of combination shotguns is the presence of different types of barrels. Each of them can have completely different calibers and ballistic features. For example, MP-94 shotguns have many modifications that differ from each other in the combination of different calibers.

Another feature of combination shotguns is the presence of sights for each barrel. As a rule, sighting strips and front sights are used for smooth barrels, and ring and optical sights or rear sights are used for rifled barrels. That is why it is unlikely that you will be able to successfully shoot from two barrels at once, since the scope will be aimed only at a specific barrel. Although there are models that have sights that combine the aiming point for two types of barrels.

In addition to the undoubted disadvantage that combination shotguns do not have magazines, they are also very heavy compared to conventional double-barreled shotguns. It is better not to take them with you on walking hunts.

Based on the above, we can conclude that a combination gun is an ideal choice for a hunter who has permission to purchase a rifle, but does not want to have more than one gun.

Specifications

The technical parameters laid down by the manufacturer allow you to evaluate the entire range of capabilities of the gun model. At the same time, an undoubted advantage should be considered such quality as materials with a high degree of elasticity in the area of ​​grip and holding of the gun in question, which guarantee the absence of unpleasant sensations even when operating it in unfavorable weather conditions - in frost and wind. The absence of sliding of the cheek and shoulder when firing is due to the slight recoil when firing, which is important for novice shooters and women using the model in question.

Below are the technical characteristics of the model in question, allowing you to get the most complete picture of the model.

With a modern exterior design, the gun immediately attracts the attention of buyers, and even professionals will appreciate the ideal combination of technical capabilities and affordability of the model.

The types of cartridges that can be installed and used in the rifled lower barrel of a gun are as follows: 9.3x74R; 9x53R; 8x57JRS; 7.62×63 (30-06Sprin.); 7.62x54R; 7.62x53R; 7.62x51 (308Win.); 7.62×39; 7x65R; 7x57R; 6.5x55SE; 5.6x50R Mag; 223 Rem (5.6×45); 222Rem (5.6×43.

IZH-94MR and its features

The IZH-94MR is a combination shotgun that was released to replace the IZH-56 Belka. It confidently occupied the niche of a combined small-caliber rifle for commercial hunting. The combination of a small receiver and the use of a receiver block without a strap made it possible to achieve a low weight of the weapon, which is an important parameter for commercial hunting.

The combination of 410 smooth caliber and rifled 22 caliber allowed professional trappers to kill fur-bearing animals both at close and long distances. Judging by the reviews of hunters, they hunt with this gun not only fur-bearing animals and upland birds, but also small ungulates.

This model has a striking mechanism equipped with automatic cocking, and the IZH-94MR has only one trigger. Thanks to the barrel selection selector, the switching process occurs without any problems, the main thing is to get used to the algorithm of its operation. The IZH-94MR has a simple non-automatic type safety that only locks the trigger.

Open sights consist of a horizontally adjustable rear sight and a front sight that is vertically adjustable. IZH-94MR can be equipped with an optical sight.

Design

The simple design of the gun means there are no difficulties in its operation. The smoothness of the pistol-type trigger allows you to gently pull the trigger, making the most accurate shots. The model in question consists of a body block and a receiver. Their simple connection ensures ease of disassembly and subsequent assembly, which may be required when repairing, cleaning and improving this gun.

The locking assembly of these two parts is regulated by a locking bar; the forend is secured with a latch on the side surface of the barrel. Both barrels are located in a separate receiver, with the smooth barrel on top and the rifled barrel on the bottom.

Disassembled MP-94 Sever carbine

General characteristics of combination shotguns

The appearance of the MP-94 combination shotguns is associated with an interesting branch of the development of weapons manufacturing. In order to adapt the hunting rifle for universal use on any hunt, it was necessary to create a special double-barreled shotgun. One of its trunks is smooth, and the second is rifled. Combination shotguns come in more than just double-barrels. In Europe, three-barrel and even four-barrel guns of this type are sometimes found.

It would seem, why have two guns, if a combined weapon makes it possible to hunt a wide variety of game, especially since a rifled barrel is capable of shooting at long distances?

As practice has shown, most often combined guns are purchased by amateur hunters who have just received a license to purchase rifled weapons. It is they who believe that purchasing a combined product will provide them with a universal weapon. However, the main problem with combination shotguns is their single-shot nature. It is for this reason that hunting a large animal with a combination gun is very dangerous, since it is very difficult to hit it outright with one shot.

Equipment

• The basic kit includes the gun itself of the selected caliber, a certificate guaranteeing quality, as well as detailed instructions for use.
• The gun is in a polymer film, which prevents the negative impact of external factors on it, and in a cardboard package, which has the necessary information on the name of the product and its manufacturer.
• The box, if available (guns can be sold without a cardboard box) is located in a suitcase, which will make the presentation of such a gun an unforgettable gift for any celebration for every firearms lover.

A comparison of the MP-94 Sever and IZH-94 carbines is given in this video:

MP-94 “Express” and features of this model

Model MP-94 “Express” is an original double-barreled rifle with two rifled barrels. Despite the initial availability of a barrel block with two rifled barrels, it is possible to purchase combined barrel blocks, as well as a barrel block with two smooth barrels.

The MP-94 “Express” model is distinguished by the presence of a reinforced locking unit. This was done so that reinforced Magnum cartridges could be used. The receiver block of the MP-94 "Express" has a strapless connection type, which made it possible to achieve high accuracy when shooting. In addition, this type of connection made it possible to reduce the overall weight of the weapon.

Since the MP-94 “Express” is designed to use powerful ammunition, the designers used the following systems to ensure safety:

• An automatic safety that completely eliminates the possibility of a shot when the barrels are open. This is due to the fact that the safety locks the sear only when the hammers are cocked;
• Thanks to trigger interceptors, if the triggers are accidentally released without pressing the triggers, the shot will not occur.

Since the MP-94 “Express” is a weapon of a higher class than other models of the MP-94 family, the forend and stock of the MP-94 “Express” are made only of walnut or beech.

Izh 94 North owner reviews

The gun was simply not sighted.
The '94 edition means a gun with soldered barrels. Shoot the rifled barrel, and adjust the STP of the smooth one to the STP of the rifled one by filing the muzzle end of the smooth one. There is nothing tricky, just slowness and accuracy. ———- With a friendly eye, Uncle Lesha

No trunks other than “northern” ones are included in the North block. The reason for this is the ground off upper part of the block, which forms the mane. It is quite possible to order combinations 12Х76+308/12Х76+12Х76; you can even add 308/308 even with three pairs of barrels. It won’t work with other calibers, for example 12X76+223/12X76+12X76. For some reason, the plant did not deign to certify such combinations, although they consist of mass-produced options. Option 12/5.6LR is not produced.

Nothing has changed in a positive way in domestic weapons; when purchasing almost any copy, you need to be ready for peeling. This is especially true for combination machines - instruments that require fine tuning.

———- With a friendly eye, Uncle Lesha

In the store the price of the North is on average 20 thousand.

———- With a friendly eye, Uncle Lesha

Without IMHO. No one I know is complaining.

The 5.6x39 cartridge is one of the most accurate in the USSR/RF. There is a choice of it - shell and semi. What else do you need? When using a standard adapter (MTs-105 TsKIB), good shooting of 22LR is possible. If you add (dreamingly) an insert for a smooth 9.3x54 or 7.62x54 to this set, you will get the most universal gun of all time. Of course, inserting the inserts into the threaded and smooth ones is a bit of a hassle, but it’s worth it. If you hunt specific species with a setup, then the gun will be super! The next most versatile is the tee, and then in the “Blazer D 99” version. Something like this.

Without IMHO. No one I know is complaining.

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I agree 100%! For example, this spring. Capercaillie shot at a distance of 100m through (sparse) spruce branches, cartridge "Okh-410", temperature +5C, hit in the side, obliquely through the body, the result - fell "like a hoe", weight 4800. Further, the black grouse was mating on a birch, distance 120m , hit in the side, the result is “stake down”, and that’s it. Weight 1500. So the stories about the fact that the 22LR cartridge is weak (depending on what and what for) for our hunting birds is not relevant. “North” as a bird gun is beyond competition, it’s a pity the smooth caliber is not 16. But what to do freak factories. With uv.

They won't deliver. The size of the pad will not tell. And why? A 20-gauge case can, if necessary, be fully loaded with a full-fledged 16-gauge charge. ———- With a friendly eye, Uncle Lesha

from a minute to two depending on the cartridge. under unfavorable weather conditions the pile may stretch even further.

I agree with the question.

At first I also didn’t want to get involved with a domestic manufacturer. They told me about Savage and some other model, but no one seemed to have seen them live. It seems like 22 lr + smooth, a very rare combination for foreign cars. Maybe something has changed in a year and a half?

I didn’t have a chance to shoot at 100, but at 50 (Sniper cartridge from 1991, 5 shots) here:

More? Are adapters legal?

Do the permits for old weapons list calibers “without” and “with” an adapter? Then it may still be. But I haven’t seen such a miracle on sale. If it were legal, then I would 100% take an imported 12/223+ adapter.

More? Are adapters legal?

Adapters were produced routinely by industry, for the MTs-105.5sht shotgun in the butt stock, near the swivel. The rifling pitch (420) ensures a good fight for both rifled and small rifles. It was conceived as something for fishing. The side of the law is the same cut, the mark on the bullet is the same, lead and bimetal - there is no difference. Moreover, the “regime” was incomparably tougher than it is now. Now there are administrative brainiacs who come up with all sorts of do’s and don’ts. Since the industry produced it, it means it’s possible. But the fact is that only the rifling pitch for the 5.6x39 cartridge ensures good shooting from 22LR, another pitch, say 223 caliber (and others) is not quite suitable for 22LR. The cartridge will fire, but at closer distances. What makes the cartridge and weapon 5.6x39 unique and unique in its kind. But “we” are trying to bury this uniqueness, even if it’s not the best, as quickly as possible, all the same “administrators”, like other single cartridges, 9.3x54 for example. With uv.

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