This shotgun looks like it belongs in a video game. This shotgun will probably wind up in video games. But make no mistake, this is a real shotgun firing real 12-gauge shells.
The MP-155 Ultima by the Kalashnikov Concern is a “smart” shotgun, rigged with electronics to help shooters track and record their performance. Based on a semi-automatic shotgun, the Ultima has a polymer and alloy over-chassis that hosts the extra gear with all the smart functions.
The computer records full HD video of shooting sessions, keeps a round count for the shotgun, has a load level indicator, and features a stopwatch and timer that tracks run time and splits. The computer works in real-time wirelessly with other devices like smartphones over wi-fi and Bluetooth and has wired USB-C for transferring data and video.
It also has a built-in compass and GPS which can come in very handy in the field. From the looks of it, it’s also a pretty solid practical-tactical shotgun, with extended controls, lots of rail space for accessories and an adjustable modular stock that can be swapped out for a bird’s head grip. A tactical bird’s head grip.
All of it is controlled on a tang-mounted screen with a hat switch. Kalashnikov is targeting gadget-oriented shooters, particularly new and young shooters, with the MP-155 Ultima.
The estimated price for the MP-155 Ultima is 100,000 Russian rubles, or a little under $1,400 in U.S. dollars.
“It’s the first gadget weapon,” said Kalashnikov director Dmitry Tarasov. “The task is to attract that part of the audience who was born with gadgets and cannot imagine themselves without them.”
“Classic hunting today is becoming more rare, even outlandish. Therefore, I would like to involve … hipsters, Generation Z,” he said. “I really want people to own weapons responsibly and at the same time get a kick out of it.”
And while it’s not likely to come to American shores, it does offer a glimpse at a new take on shotguns in general. Whether it’s for hunting or shotgun games a lot of these features have pretty universal appeal, even if the looks probably aren’t for everybody.
Still, there are plenty of manufacturers in America that might want to use this to see how the domestic market responds. Give us your thoughts in the comments.
I have shot rifles, shotguns and pistols since I was 12 years old. This shotgun would not appeal to me. Too many gimmick and the seemingly extra long barrel would not be a shotgun I would purchase.
The SLEEK looks…yeah, absolutely..I like. The modular aspect even, NOT all the ELECTRONICS though.
I want nothing that requires a battery on my shotguns. I think this a gimmick gun to get gammers to buy them but not know where to, or how to use it.
Anxious to learn and see more!
A kalashnikov shotgun? OK, sounds great.
Electronics with GPS? No thank you.
It looks like a take off from TrackingPoint system for rifles.
$1,400.00 yeah they can keep it.
I agree 100% with you.
THATS ALL WE NEED !!! A SMART GUN THAT THE GOVERNMENT CAN CUT OFF WHEN YOU NEED IT !!!! THATS NOT SMART TO ME !!! WHEN I PULL A TRIGGER I WANT TO HEAR A BOOM !!! AND IF I WANT TO TAKE A PICTURE OF IT I WILL AND SEND IT TO FRIENDS MY SELF !!! OR JUST SHOW IT TO THEM WHILE THEY HELP ME CLEAN THE KILL !!! AND OF COURSE GIVE THEM SOME OF THE MEAT !!!
Well, I guess something like this was inevitable. I shake my head at guys who turn their sleek AR-15’s into Swiss Army knives. Seems like the only things missing on the MP-155 Ultima are an MP3 player and a garage door opener.
Keep it.
Wait for it….
At least I would get use out of the features you mentioned.
Think I’ll keep my Super 90.
Oh shinny. Yep, I want it.
EH, a new TOY. Maybe a nice weapon, I don’t know. I haven’t fired one. But, personally, I’ll keep my electronics and weapon separate. Recoil, wear and tear in the field can play hell on a weapon, and anything mounted on it. I have two semi-auto 12ga., but I’ll stick to my M590A1 pump, when things get real.
When guns are outlawed there will be an increase of several million criminals in this dear old once great republic. Those same criminals were previously known as mature, responsible, gun owners. You know, the ones that frighten the little snow flakes and the commie pinko democrats.
Current Kalashnikov USA shotguns are box magazine fed. Why regress to a tube feed magazine?
Counterintuitive to say the least.
It is called feature creep. Many companies do it. Mostly car and electronics.
“This shotgun is unnecessary and could lead to gun bans”
Maybe that’s the objective. The Russians are not our friends.
A gun that’s smarter than myself, thanks, I’ll pass.
Kinda looks like a Beretta LTT 1301 Tactical with add ons.
…great…
In the middle of a fire fight,
Please watch this add, you will be able to resume firing in 30 seconds…
That’s really funny!
We’re doomed.
Do they have something in the 40 watt range ? Someone had to say it, you know you were thinking it.
LOL….Exactly
A convenient way to track your location with the gun
Yeah, John, was thinking that myself.
What’s the price on the new Shotgun ? MP-155
@Dean Darnell: “ The estimated price for the MP-155 Ultima is 100,000 Russian rubles, or a little under $1,400 in U.S. dollars.”
This shotgun is unnecessary and could lead to gun bans. The anti gun people are begging for gun companies to make firearms with “smart gun” technology and now this company wants to make this shotgun that can double as an Iphone? So much for the pro gun side saying the technology doesn’t exist to make a smart gun.
Secondly who needs all this junk on their firearm?
Want to make a cool shotgun , bring back the SPAS 12. That was well ahead of its time.
You are kidding, right? Like gun banners need another reason?
Well, what if it leads to phone bans though? I say lets throw it at the wall and see if it sticks…..
Most types of guns are unnecessary. That doesnt mean I shouldn’t be allowed to own it.