Son wants a 12g autoloader for Christmas. Maybe Moss 930. Any thoughts?

[BiscuitsandGravy]

He has been hunting with my (was Grandpas) 1100 Remmy but he would like his own 12g auto.

He has been doing his research (and a budget limit from me) and has zeroed in on the Mossberg 930 with Syn stock basic unit.

930 Hunting All Purpose Field | O.F. Mossberg & Sons

He started with a Moss 500 20g- Hogue reduced lop stock, youth barrel then got hooked on Dads 1100.

Anyone have any experience with the Mossy 930?

Thoughts/comments welcomed.

Regards,

B&G

 

[Alpo]

I've got one that I like quite a bit. Very reliable. "Ghost loading" is a feature that some might find useful if they have an extended magazine.

 

[KLB]

I have one of the 18" 930 tactical models and love it.

 

[churchmouse]

I have owned several 930's in different configurations. I have one now. It is reliable and will eat about anything you feed it except the really low recoil stuff.
For the price point I think they are a great.
You can also feed them from the after market.

 

[snapping turtle]

On the used market with time and a bit of luck a rem 1100 or 11-87 is not out of the running. mSRP of 600 on the mossy.

I would call the indiana gun gun club and see what they had in stock on used shotguns as I have found some gems there in the past.

Nothing like a nice vintage 1100 11-87 with the 1980’s wood stock like dad’s most likely. Nothing wrong with the mossy either but in shotgun have always liked the older Remington’s. New I would choose mossburg over Remington as they have fallen in quality for years now.

 

[Alpo]

You can buy a 930 from Bud's for $350 new ( + or - ). I bought mine for around that price, added a steel safety toggle and bought a defensive barrel when Mossberg put them on sale (which they do on a regular basis).

 

[churchmouse]

You can buy a 930 from Bud's for $350 new ( + or - ). I bought mine for around that price, added a steel safety toggle and bought a defensive barrel when Mossberg put them on sale (which they do on a regular basis).

My current one started out this way. Chaote stock, mag tube extension, comp charging handle, the good safety, Billet shell follower and a few mods to the trigger. Solid platform and to my personal liking.
Left as it came there was nothing wrong with it.

 

[KLB]

I'll just leave this here for your viewing pleasure.
[video=youtube;N5QTFvnENRc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5QTFvnENRc[/video]

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

You can buy a 930 from Bud's for $350 new ( + or - ). I bought mine for around that price, added a steel safety toggle and bought a defensive barrel when Mossberg put them on sale (which they do on a regular basis).

Saw that on Buds...

Sure, a 1100 would be nice, but for $350+- new at Buds, its hard to beat especially for something that will probably see some abuse.

Thanks,

 

[510picker]

I just looked in the forum classifieds and some has three autoloaders for sale. Have you considered buying him something used?

 

[churchmouse]

I'll just leave this here for your viewing pleasure.
[video=youtube;N5QTFvnENRc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5QTFvnENRc[/video]

That guy is not human.

 

[KLB]

That guy is not human.

Ain't that the truth. 3.73 secs to shoot 23 shells is nuts, and he had a little stutter in there too.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

I just looked in the forum classifieds and some has three autoloaders for sale. Have you considered buying him something used?

Yes we/he have, back 5-6 pages I believe.

 

[510picker]

Yes we/he have, back 5-6 pages I believe.

This is the post I was referring to. It was posted three days ago by a well established forum member.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...tguns/443926-3-entry-level-12ga-shotguns.html

 

[patience0830]

This is the post I was referring to. It was posted three days ago by a well established forum member.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...tguns/443926-3-entry-level-12ga-shotguns.html

All pumps. No autos.

 

[Expat]

If he shoots the 1100 well, I would get him another Remington.

 

[510picker]

All pumps. No autos.

You are exactly right, sir. Not sure how I missed that.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

If he shoots the 1100 well, I would get him another Remington.

Yep. He got hooked on a 70's vintage 1100 that was his Great Grandpas.

Its fun to work the thrower, watch him point then a cloud of orange clay.

 

[JettaKnight]

If he shoots the 1100 well, I would get him another Remington.

Maybe he's a lefty.

I really want to replace my 1100 with a Mossberg. I just don't like the ergonomics of the Remington.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Maybe he's a lefty.

I really want to replace my 1100 with a Mossberg. I just don't like the ergonomics of the Remington.

Jetta, funny story, we fought left-right eye dominance years ago. I actually have a pair of safety glasses with the left eye blacked out.

He wanted to shoot a right-hand thumb hole stock 22 and trying as a lefty was a no-go. Dad wasn't going to start buying left handed.