Mossberg 930SPX Tactical

[Den60]

So while at Turners doing my DROS for a SP-01 one of the salesman was demonstrating the Mossberg 930SPX autoloader. I found an instant attraction to that shotgun. Anyone with experience with that model (or with an autoloader)? Pros and cons?

[Ralston]

I have one and I love it. They do have a record of not extracting and feeding problems. I personally have not experienced that. I've put every type of buckshot and slug through mine with no issues. I polished the chamber as recommended prior to shooting it and gave it a thorough cleaning. I have a great time shooting mine. My coworker just bought one. He has yet to shoot his so I can't speak for him yet as to how his performs.

[WartHog]

My Brother and I both have the JM Pro versions with 24" barrels & 10 round capacity. His has over 3000 rounds thru and has had a few issues that were solved but as long as he cleans it thoroughly every 300 rounds it functions fine. Mine has been almost totally flawless with over 1500 rounds thru it.

The 930 series did have some production/design issues when they first came out but Mossberg seems to have done a pretty good job of rectifying those issues.

[MarikinaMan]

I have the JM Pro. Clean it well after buying it and lube the gas tube lightly on reassembly.

I run only 1200 fps or stronger ammo through it. Once I ran some 1150 fps and 1 out of 10 failed to eject. Stopped buying the stuff and now it's flawless.

[StuckInTheP.R.O.Ca]

I had a few hangups with light field loads at first. Now it runs everything.

[Den60]

Thanks for all the input. I am definitely considering it.

[Daisy'sDad]

Thanks for all the input. I am definitely considering it.

I've had mine for over 2 years and have never had an issue with it.

And, for whatever reason, I can shoot 1150 fps Fiocchi low recoil slugs (12LRSLUG)
all day long with no problems feeding/extracting.

Like others have said, just clean the piston every 300 rounds or so.

[donnrcp]

Got mine used from a fellow Calgunner. Had a problem with the shellstop. Mossberg was great with support.

It's my fire breathing dragon.


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[L84CABO]

They do have a record of not extracting and feeding problems.

^^^ This.

There are many who report no problems. But there also seems to be a fair number of complaints on them. The amount of complaints is too much for my personal tastes and I would not take the chance. But that's me and I have a low tolerance for guns that don't run.

Are there other guns you're considering? FN SLP? Benelli m2 or m4? Remington Versamax? These are all a bit more expensive that the Mossberg but all have a pretty strong reputation. I've got an m4 and it's a fantastic weapon albeit a lot more money than the 930. The Versamax is cheaper, however, and is supposedly a knock off of the m4's gas system.

Auto loaders that run, are awesome. Get a good one and you'll likely love it and wonder why you waited so long.

Couple other things to think about...Check and see if there are additional barrel options if that is important to you. For example, the m4 only has an 18.5" barrel. If you wanted a longer barrel at some point for clays or birds, you're out of luck with the m4.

Also, imported shotguns like Benelli are limited to 5 rounds at sale, due to 922R laws. There are legal ways to increase the capacity but without going into all the gory details, you will have to swap a few of the parts which means some extra $$. So that could take and expensive gun and make it even more expensive.

[Ralston]

Mossberg 930SPX Tactical

Brian Enos has a ton of information on his webpage.

http://forums.brianenos.com/index.php?/topic/180026-mossberg-930-my-issues/

From what I've read and watched on YouTube, it really is a love/hate relationship with the 930 SPX. From what I recall also from reading, some simple maintenance usually takes care of the issues. Mossberg's warranty can usually handle the rest. I enjoy shooting mine. If I had the money to burn however I'd go with the Benelli M4. But I have 3 kids, a wife and two dogs.

This is also a good thorough review that helped convince me to buy one.

http://www.weaponevolution.com/forum/showthread.php?167-Mossberg-930-SPX-Review

Once I found a fellow Calgunner selling his I jumped on it.