3Gun Shotgun suggestions...

[MEGARMS]

So I picked up my JM Pro this week and can already tell that I am going to need to replace the lifter because my thumb gets caught when loading. Not sure that I quite understand why the manufacturer would produce the gun like this or even more so, why Jerry Miculek would put his stamp of approval on it. It isn't like they are saving on production costs or as if they even sell a replacement lifter, because as far as I can tell, they don't offer one.

At any rate, I will likely order the Southern Kentucky polished lifter unless someone has a better suggestion.

https://southern-kentucky-tactical.myshopify.com/collections/all

I am a little nervous to start taking a dremel to the opening. Is there someone local that would do a good job of this at a decent price? How much would one expect to pay for that?

 

[ar15dave]

I think I am going to get the JM Pro to start. And the modified lifter as that seems to be the only real issue with it. At least at my level of competition anyway. Just doing this for fun and exercise.

Thanks for all the input. Now I need to find a vendor in the Frederick, MD area that has a JM Pro in stock I can pick up at a reasonable price.

Dave

 

[MEGARMS]

I think I am going to get the JM Pro to start. And the modified lifter as that seems to be the only real issue with it. At least at my level of competition anyway. Just doing this for fun and exercise.

Thanks for all the input. Now I need to find a vendor in the Frederick, MD area that has a JM Pro in stock I can pick up at a reasonable price.

Dave

I respect that you may want to keep it local, however if you are looking for the best price, then you won't find it any cheaper than right here.

22 inch - $582 shipped to your FFL
https://grabagun.com/mossberg-930-jm-pro-12-24-3-9sh-syn-bl.html

24 inch - $583 shipped to your FFL
https://grabagun.com/mossberg-930-jm-pro-12-24-3-10rd-syn-bl.html

 

[jimbobborg]

So I picked up my JM Pro this week and can already tell that I am going to need to replace the lifter because my thumb gets caught when loading. Not sure that I quite understand why the manufacturer would produce the gun like this or even more so, why Jerry Miculek would put his stamp of approval on it. It isn't like they are saving on production costs or as if they even sell a replacement lifter, because as far as I can tell, they don't offer one.

After some reading up on lifter welding, it turns out that it helps feeding the shells, and making the fork into a spoon screws up feeding. Not sure if it's the weight difference or the shape, but I've decided to back off on getting the lifter in my FN SLP welded.

 

[MEGARMS]

After some reading up on lifter welding, it turns out that it helps feeding the shells, and making the fork into a spoon screws up feeding. Not sure if it's the weight difference or the shape, but I've decided to back off on getting the lifter in my FN SLP welded.

I understand why it needs to be done, I just do not understand why it doesn't come from the factory that way. Even Jerry Miculek's daughter has had her JM Pro fitted with a welded lifter. It does not make any sense to me.

 

[ar15dave]

I respect that you may want to keep it local, however if you are looking for the best price, then you won't find it any cheaper than right here.

22 inch - $582 shipped to your FFL
https://grabagun.com/mossberg-930-jm-pro-12-24-3-9sh-syn-bl.html

24 inch - $583 shipped to your FFL
https://grabagun.com/mossberg-930-jm-pro-12-24-3-10rd-syn-bl.html

Was thinking of on-line but after transfer fees and such it would probably be about the same as getting it here.

Will post in the IP section and see what I can find for a price.

Dave

 

[MEGARMS]

Was thinking of on-line but after transfer fees and such it would probably be about the same as getting it here.

Will post in the IP section and see what I can find for a price.

Dave

Bollingers in Taneytown will do a long gun transfer for $15. That coupled with $5.99 shipping and no sales tax, I think you will be pretty hard pressed to get this gun cheaper that $600 all in. Let us know what you find.

 

[MEGARMS]

I've used,
https://southern-kentucky-tactical.myshopify.com/
and
http://c-rums.com/Shotgun.html

Both are good.

Also, you may be interested in getting an extended mag tube to load 13.
Although, most of the time you can only start with 8+1. Sometime its advantageous to top off prior to start.

After shooting my JM Pro for the first time this weekend, I can see why it is imperative that the lifter be replaced or welded. This guy at Southern-Kentucky has an abysmal feedback rating from his customers on Facebook. Some complaining that it has taken him up to two months to ship and he does not respond to emails or phone messages.

That being said, I can not seem to find another place that actually sells replacement lifters. Everyone else seems to just weld the existing one. I like the idea of a replacement. Any other ideas on where to buy one?

 

[photoracer]

So I picked up my JM Pro this week and can already tell that I am going to need to replace the lifter because my thumb gets caught when loading. Not sure that I quite understand why the manufacturer would produce the gun like this or even more so, why Jerry Miculek would put his stamp of approval on it. It isn't like they are saving on production costs or as if they even sell a replacement lifter, because as far as I can tell, they don't offer one.

At any rate, I will likely order the Southern Kentucky polished lifter unless someone has a better suggestion.

https://southern-kentucky-tactical.myshopify.com/collections/all

I am a little nervous to start taking a dremel to the opening. Is there someone local that would do a good job of this at a decent price? How much would one expect to pay for that?

If you reload from caddies you might want to weld and cut the lifter. If you do Load2 or QuadLoad you mainly only need to cut away the receiver a little around the mag opening.
As for 3-gun shotguns no one mods them like that from the factory. They include a lot of things you need that can be assembled that way, but no factory is going to mod the shotgun by cutting and welding things. That's what the aftermarket industry is for. I shot my JM Pro pretty much bone stock the first year not cutting or welding anything. Not even cleaning it till almost November just to see what it could do.

 

[MEGARMS]

If you reload from caddies you might want to weld and cut the lifter. If you do Load2 or QuadLoad you mainly only need to cut away the receiver a little around the mag opening.
As for 3-gun shotguns no one mods them like that from the factory. They include a lot of things you need that can be assembled that way, but no factory is going to mod the shotgun by cutting and welding things. That's what the aftermarket industry is for. I shot my JM Pro pretty much bone stock the first year not cutting or welding anything. Not even cleaning it till almost November just to see what it could do.

That is intriguing to me. I am definately going to Load2 and hopefully eventually QuadLoad. My dad who is much more skilled with his hands than I am has agreed to help with cutting away the receiver. I am trying to understand why you would say that I do not need to weld the lifter. My thumb gets caught in no matter how I am loading. Maybe I am not performing the Load2 properly?