Versions for competition, turkey, waterfowl, big game, and general field use are available.The 930 handles all 2 3/4- and 3-inch shells with no adjustment whatsoever, and the gas system bleeds off excess gases so the gun will function without undue stress on the action. This chambers the recalcitrant round, and all's well with the world. Supposedly, the design changes to the gas system means cleaning is required less often.Fouling of the gas system was a big problem with the outgoing 930. There are almost a dozen specialized Model 930 configurations, so the line is really a complete family of autoloaders.All 930s are 12 gauge and have 3-inch chambers, but the similarities end there. The news was made only more interesting by the fact that the “First Family of Shooting,” Jerry Miculek’s family, would be involved.A 3-Gun shooter myself, I’ve tried to fashion a cost effective, reliable shotgun to meet my competitive needs, but I ended up angry, frustrated and relieved of hard-earned money.
If you’re inclined, the receiver is drilled and tapped to mount a rail for your optic of choice.External improvements don’t stop there. Length of pull, drop at the comb, and cast are not easily changed on many shotguns, especially those with composite stocks.
(In fact, it also comes in all-black. With a capacity of eight 2 3/4-inch shells, it isn't going to cut it as a bird gun. Mossberg® 510 Mini™ Super Bantam™ .410 All-Purpose Field Pump-Action Shotgun ★★★★★ ★★★★★ $ 299 99 Extended magazine tubes for capacity; enlarged controls to ease operation under stress; accurizing for long-range slug engagements; and the potentially disastrous cutting away of receiver material for specialized loading techniques are all mandatory for making a field gun a 3-Gun shotgun. The new 940 has adjustability for this, as well as cast on and off and length of pull. Burying the HiViz front sight was the fix to get hits. From the most violent suspects to breaching doors, shotguns get the job done, sometimes solely by intimidation. We’ll see.Joining us at the Gunsite Academy were both Lena Miculek and her always pleasant father Jerry, smiling as they passed out the new shotguns to reviewers. Knowing the people behind this new shotgun, I’d say that the 940 JM Pro is worth a serious look.The Jeff Cooper Commemorative 1911 was designed to be everything the Colonel would've wanted...The physical, aural and visual feedback that airsoft training offers is more engaging than...I would have been satisfied if the Tech Sights only benefit making quick work of sight...If you're in need of a pistol to bet your life on, look no further than the pistol that won...New from Howa is the HS Carbon Fiber rifle, a combination of adding a carbon-fiber barrel to...In this segment of “At The Range,” Handgunning Editor Jeremy Stafford and contributor Patrick Sweeney compare the visibility of red and green lasers in outdoor, sunny conditions. Jerry has mounted a C-More sight and a side-saddle ammo carrier on his gun, while Eric uses his pretty much box-stock.I asked them if they had had any problems with their 930s. Enter the Mossberg 940 JM Pro.If, like me, you’ve longed for an over-the-counter, 3-Gun-ready shotgun, long no more.
$718.99. The Mossberg 940 JM Pro is based on what Jerry and Lena Miculek felt was necessary to make the 930 appropriate for 3-Gun competition. Having enlarged gas ports allows reliable use with 1-ounce shot loads and 7⁄8-ounce low-recoiling slugs, vital to 3-Gunners and recoil-sensitive shooters. Also, notable is the slimmed down forend with its improved feel and ergonomics.Obvious 940 JM Pro accessories include the oversized charging handle and bolt release for effortless manipulation.