Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical 12 Gauge

[85MikeTPI]

Anyone have one? Any thoughts? I hear/see a lot of good reports about the 930, and what few flaws it has are suppose to be addressed in the 940. Started watching gun deals for stock and running between $850-$1300

 

[Sirex]

I was interested in the 940 until I saw the prices. I tried buying a 930JM Pro from Buds, but for some reason they wouldn't sell to me, so I got something else. The 930 didn't have a stellar reputation, earning the moniker 930 Jam Master Pro. A company did make products to address the gun's issues, and from what I have read, Mossberg I guess used those ideas in their new 940. I wanted one, but at $1k, versus the 600ish the 930 sold for, I'd just save a tad more and get a better Benelli M2. I have an M2, fantastic gun, as well as the Supernova. If the 940 was cheaper, I'd gamble on it, but not for 1k for a second gen gun of one that should have worked in the first place. Just my opinion.

 

[Art3]

People hate on the 930JM. Mine had some light primer strikes in the first 50 rounds, but has been fine ever since...100% so far. Apparently you're supposed to clean them periodically. I usually only actually clean mine if it gets wet (more for getting rust protection back on the internals), and just keep it over thoroughly lubricated (SOTAR style).

 

[Sirex]

I went clay shooting today, and one member brought a JM940. He evidently had an issue where the trigger seized up, and wouldn't fire, or release the bolt/shell. Then, as he was holding it sideways, downrange, it discharged. Seized up a few times, so unsure if it was just a fluke, or an inherent problem with the design.

 

[possumman]

I have a 930 Sporting. Runs like a champ

 

[-Z/28-]

You can get a Beretta 1301 in the same price range.