[bunk22]

I was on my way to get the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol after shooting my buddies. I absolutely loved his A300! I used to have a Benelli M4 but sold it, regret it. I would like to have a 1301 but I'm not that into shotguns to spend 1301 money. But for a grand, yeah, I'll try it.

So I go to the store and notice they have the Gen 2 Mossberg 940 and take a look at it. The A300 is slightly lighter, and you can feel it. But the 940 had a better trigger, ever so slightly, IMO. I also liked that you can just mount the red dot on the Mossberg, not mounting plate required. I also prefer where the safety is on the 940, of course. If looks are a quality of a gun, maybe the A300 takes it but they had the 940 in FDE and I'm a sucker for FDE. Any who, I decided on the 940, it was $1019.99 vs 1049.99, so not really a factor. Let's hope she shoots as well as the A300.

 

[steve1911]

Congrats, nice shotgun.


1911club#410

 

[MarkCO]

My condolences. All I can say is I hope you are lucky.

 

[PilatusTurbo]

My condolences. All I can say is I hope you are lucky.

I've heard of sporadic 930/940 issues, but are they that bad?

I'm sure it'll run nicely

 

[SomeDay]

I have a 930 SPX that runs flawlessly. My friend, on the other hand, has a 940 that has been a jam-o-matic.

 

[SargeMO]

I have a 930 SPX that runs flawlessly. My friend, on the other hand, has a 940 that has been a jam-o-matic.

Same thing here with a couple of 930s. We have an early 930 Security/Field Combo that has never choked. It sold me on a 930 JM Pro, which wouldn't empty a mag w/o 2-3 jams. I gutted & deburred the recoil system and it was 100% after that. Its just another example Mossberg's lousy QC.

I'm done throwing money at them- ditched the JM and bought a CZ712 Utility. The CZ is finished better inside than the 930 was outside.

 

[PilatusTurbo]

Same thing here with a couple of 930s. We have an early 930 Security/Field Combo that has never choked. It sold me on a 930 JM Pro, which wouldn't empty a mag w/o 2-3 jams. I gutted & deburred the recoil system and it was 100% after that. Its just another example Mossberg's lousy QC.

I'm done throwing money at them- ditched the JM and bought a CZ712 Utility. The CZ is finished better inside than the 930 was outside.

Wild. The interior finish and machining of that Turkish Four Peaks S4 I have and now love is damn near immaculate.

75 shells of mostly 00 buck 1225 FPS and 15 1600 FPS slugs. Perfectly smooth.

Sadly, I think Mossberg has been slipping for some time now...

 

[MarkCO]

I've heard of sporadic 930/940 issues, but are they that bad?

I'm sure it'll run nicely

Yes.

I'm able to see behind the curtain in some areas. This is one of those.

Sure, there are samples that run well for 10k. Others that really never make it to even range serviceable.

It's similar to the budget line from Vortex and the P320. If you get a good one, great for you. If you don't, they can be a nightmare.

 

[bac1023]

Looks good, bunk

Thanks for sharing

 

[PilatusTurbo]

Yes.

I'm able to see behind the curtain in some areas. This is one of those.

Sure, there are samples that run well for 10k. Others that really never make it to even range serviceable.

It's similar to the budget line from Vortex and the P320. If you get a good one, great for you. If you don't, they can be a nightmare.

See, that's what I find so odd. I have heard of these Mossberg semi auto issues, so I'm not debating that.

Politics aside, this is what I found funny about all the hate that the Turk shotguns get.

There are some that are just all garbage (<$299 "wonder" shotguns), that won't make it past 250 rounds of warm shells. However, when we have an American company like Mossberg really struggling to make a reliable semi auto consistently, even the "If you get a good one" Turkish shotgun lottery doesn't seem bad. As I mentioned, my AK-SA (so far) seems durable and very reliable. I've researched the Turknelli clones pretty extensively, and know exactly what to watch for as this one progresses in round count, etc.

Remington is defunct, Mossberg is apparently struggling, Winchesters are long gone. Where do you even go to get a halfway decent semi auto from these days, American made? The used market for these older 1187s and stuff isn't huge, as they're no longer made.

Interesting question.

 

[It'soncuz!]

My 940 was non-functional when I bought it brand new. Wouldn't feed shells. Mossberg customer service was not helpful. I sorted it out myself, but I likely won't ever buy another Mossberg because of it, especially a semi auto. Hope your 940 is better than mine was.
With that said, now that the 940 works, it's alot of fun. I just don't trust it. Best of luck!

 

[PilatusTurbo]

My 940 was non-functional when I bought it brand new. Wouldn't feed shells. Mossberg customer service was not helpful. I sorted it out myself, but I likely won't ever buy another Mossberg because of it, especially a semi auto. Hope your 940 is better than mine was.
With that said, now that the 940 works, it's alot of fun. I just don't trust it. Best of luck!
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Well, that's sad. I've been worried about Mossberg, with parts availability having been sorely lacking in the last few years. Your story does not inspire hope; more like a death knell for the company. Your story, as you already know, is not unique in this regard.

 

[QNman]

Yes.

I'm able to see behind the curtain in some areas. This is one of those.

Sure, there are samples that run well for 10k. Others that really never make it to even range serviceable.

It's similar to the budget line from Vortex and the P320. If you get a good one, great for you. If you don't, they can be a nightmare.

Dang... we just got one in the shop and I was thinking of bringing it home. Thank you for saving me the headache.

I'll just keep my 590 for now.

 

[bunk22]

Dang... we just got one in the shop and I was thinking of bringing it home. Thank you for saving me the headache.

I'll just keep my 590 for now.

Based on one comment lol Until I see actual data and research, and of course my sample of one, the internet is the land of fools. Of course, if mine is a dude, I will certainly be honest about it. I've seen a few video's, some issues, but nothing that worried me. You can type in Beretta A300 issues and up they pop.

 

[bunk22]

My condolences. All I can say is I hope you are lucky.

I'll be fine 😂 Most likely, I will be the norm and have no issues.

 

[bunk22]

My 940 was non-functional when I bought it brand new. Wouldn't feed shells. Mossberg customer service was not helpful. I sorted it out myself, but I likely won't ever buy another Mossberg because of it, especially a semi auto. Hope your 940 is better than mine was.
With that said, now that the 940 works, it's alot of fun. I just don't trust it. Best of luck!
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Mine is the Gen 2, which mechanically, is the same as the Gen 1. Regardless, I am not worried at all. Time enough for the kinks to be worked out. My old Benelli M4 had some issues, part of the reason I sold it. I wouldn't say the M4 is overall, unreliable, just my sample of one was. But, we shall see.

 

[PilatusTurbo]

Based on one comment lol Until I see actual data and research, and of course my sample of one, the internet is the land of fools. Of course, if mine is a dude, I will certainly be honest about it. I've seen a few video's, some issues, but nothing that worried me. You can type in Beretta A300 issues and up they pop.

That's honestly how I've always felt about the online naysayers; kudos for keeping a great attitude with us in your new gun post. Ya know, if my "insert the internet thinks my gun is crap, crap gun here" craps the bed, I'll be the first to admit it. All guns have issues, here and there, so we shall see. As I said during my hijacking of your thread (apologies) I'm running a Turkish semi-auto I got for a couldn't say no deal. I'll be the first to post when it craps, if it does.

As I originally said, I'm sure it'll run nicely. It may need a little break in or work in the beginning, but some of my favorite guns needed a little TLC in the beginning and now run like Singers.

Keep us apprised

 

[recshooter9]

bunk22,
That's a beautimous piece of plunder. Congrats. I don't think you'll have any issues other than keeping it fed.

 

[MarkCO]

Based on one comment lol Until I see actual data and research

That's rich 🤪🤪🤪

Any competent 3Gunner who has been around will tell you the same thing, they are not worth it. Head in sand response such as yours is what Mossberg counts on.

 

[K. Foster]

I believe Jerry Miculek uses Mossberg. But I'm sure his guns get smoothed up and tweaked.