I just started a summertime turkey gun project . I wanted lightweight and single shot in 20 gauge. The platform was going to be either a Savage 220A or a Baikal MP18 which is the gun that started this thread. I couldn't bring myself to cut-up and modify the old Savage as it is in pretty good shape for an old girl. I didn't suffer Vandal's remorse regarding the Baikal as I've installed a threaded turkey choke on the MP18 and have begun rattle-can painting a camo finish on the Russian. These hammerless single shots are relatively well made. They can be had for $91 at Cheaper than dirt NIB and delivered to an FFL for $11. Look at the difference in the steel at muzzle end of the Savage vs. the MP18 which is the thicker. It's not just difference in choke. The OD of the Baikal larger. There's only 5 oz. difference in weight with the Baikal heavier at 5 lbs., 5 oz.
