mossberg 930 spx (should I get one?)

[1911Operator]

Hey guys! so heres my thing.... I have 2 pistols and looking to get a shotgun, im looking for the best shotgun for my money, ive been looking around and looks like the mossberg 930 spx is a good choice, Ive only had one shotgun before and it was a FN police tactical pump. This mosberg is a semi auto, meaning im not used to anything that not a pump. The primary use of this SG will be to take to the range, and also my "to go to" gun if SHTF or if ts the only thing I can take with me in a bad scenario. what do you guys think? anyone have one or looking to sell theirs? thanks for the input.

[Ranger Rick]

I saw one of these the other day and it looked very nice. It was well built and heavy. This seems like a nice product from Mossberg.

[ZombieTactics]

When I first got my 930SPX I was of a mind that it could never be my primary SD shotgun, as I just could't get my head around the idea of a semi-auto being anywhere near the reliability of a pump gun.

Several hundred rounds later with minimal maintenance ... the 930SPX has made me change my mind. I am equally comfortable with using my 590A1 my 500 or my 930SPX as a go-to gun should the need (God forbid) arise.

[RaymondMillbrae]

Personally, I just purchased an FN SLP. The shotgun is a dream to shoot. (Highly recommended)!

As for your query, check out the below links.

In Christ: Raymond

MOSSBERG SIGNS JERRY MICULEK

MOSSBERG 930

[Mac Attack]

If you can find one i would snatch it up. I went looking for one this weekend and no one in my area had them. I was quoted prices ranging from $637 at Turners to $680 at Fieldtime sports.

Then i checked on Gunbroker and saw several 930 SPX's listed for under $600 but by the time you calculate shipping from out of state sellers you are right back to the low $600's. I figured i would just buy one locally. Turners puts you on a waaiting list but they are not sure when they will have any.

[gasol1ne]

i have a 930 tactical, and its a great shotgun. A couple of things i learned from mine is that when you first get it, you must take it apart and clean it, but do not over oil the gas system. I over-oiled mine and after about 300 rounds it became a bolt action shotgun. haha

[Average Joe American]

Yes you should get one. (if you can find one in stock?) Mine was hard to find on the shelf. Only 1 shop in all of Vegas had one. They go quick.

I have a930SPX with a pistol grip stock and I love it. I recently passed 1000 rounds through it and I can honestly say I am impressed with it and I have no reservations using it as a defensive SHTF shotgun. It field strips and cleans up incredibly easy. Most importantly, it cycles cheap WalMart low brass birdshot all day everyday like water through a water facet! At least mine does anyway? Maybe I got lucky???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axCK9ZqvIfw

[Lead Waster]

Is it any good for trap?

[vormav]

I love my 930, I have the slugster model and just bought an extra 28" barrel for trap shooting, works like a dream

[PolishMike]

I have one on the shelf

[SuperSet]

I've had a Mossberg 930 and it was a good entry-level semi-auto. It did have some reliability issues (i.e. shell stop slide lever fell out) and couldn't shoot slugs very well at all. However, the price point was $500 compared to my current FN SLP ($800) so keep that in mind.

[Gallows]

I must have gotten a lemon, mine was really nice for the first week or so. After that it just became a nightmare. I eventually cut my losses after trying to do everything I could with it. But I hope you get a good one!

[RaymondMillbrae]

I must have gotten a lemon, mine was really nice for the first week or so. After that it just became a nightmare.

Can you be specific?

What was wrong with it, and what did you try to do to remedy the situation?

Just curious.

In Christ: Raymond

[Gallows]

FTEs, 1 FTF, didn't cycle rounds a couple times, and at one point after you would fire the shell case would be stuck. It took a lot of manpower to get it out.

It was recommended to me that I should take it a part and make sure everything was in good condition. Check to see if there was missing parts, cracks, dents, anything odd. After that I cleaned it up and left a little oil on it. Took it back out and after every shot I would check it out and try to identify the problem. No luck, I then took it to an armorer but he said everything looked fine. So I started buying different types of shells and it still had the same problems no matter what I used.

Eventually I gave up, thinking back I probably should have called Mossberg. I really liked the shotgun though, everything about it was nice. Maybe I'll pick up another one and see if things are different

[3GunFunShooter]

You might want to wait until after the 2011 Shot Show.
Rumor has it there will be a 24" non ported barrel, 8+1 set up for 3 gun.
Brian Enos forums there is a whole topic about the 930 from guys who really shoot.
There is a Texas gunsmith who is doing modifications to the 930 and may have done Jerry's 930, over 2200 rounds and seems to be running fine.