930 SPX gas system question

buckeyeLCPL · October 19th, 2009, 09:38 PM

I only get to buy firearms a few times a year due to work, and happily one of those times is approaching. I've had my eye on the Mossberg 930 SPX for several months now, and it is among the top contenders for purchase while I'm home (unless I find a good deal on a Sig 220 SAO).

Pretty much aside from shooting a Benelli M1014 a couple of times and taking one apart once, I have no experience with autoloading shotguns. I've heard that some of them have reliability issues when you get into low brass/high brass shells, or with some lower powered shells. How does the Mossberg system do with a variety of shells? How reliable is the system? If I purchase this weapon it will certainly go into the stable of HD weapons (after a period of checking to make sure it all works of course). And I don't want to spend my money on something that I can't use for its intended purpose.

So autoloading shotgun gurus and folks who own this shotty, any wisdom to share?

C hawk Glock · October 20th, 2009, 12:48 AM

It's the shotgun of the year man! I love mossbergs and this one is sweet!

SIXTO · October 20th, 2009, 01:49 AM

I cant answer you questions off the top of my head, but the shop we stopped at when you hung out with me has one on the shelf. I can look for you and report back tomorrow if you want.

buckeyeLCPL · October 20th, 2009, 02:03 AM

If you aren't too busy during your shift I'd appreciate it SIXTO. I need another HD shotty like I need a hole in my head, with a 500, 870 and Coachgun, but that one just looks so cool. And I do want to get an autoloader. I know what they were going for in Columbus last time I was in Ohio was pretty reasonable, and have friends that should be getting me a report back on it.

C hawk Glock · October 20th, 2009, 02:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIXTO

I cant answer you questions off the top of my head, but the shop we stopped at when you hung out with me has one on the shelf. I can look for you and report back tomorrow if you want.

Let us know what you think...

jwhite75 · October 20th, 2009, 10:14 AM

Definitely let us know. I am considering a new shotty too. Its down to the
870, 590, 1187, or 930

SIXTO · October 21st, 2009, 12:39 AM

I didnt have time to stop in the shop today, It was a very busy shift. 6 arrests a couple of crashes, one hit skip and a burglary, both solved. Thats another thread though...

Anyway, I did handle it a few days ago and I liked it. It seemed well built and balanced really nice. Thats tough to do with a short barreled long mag auto loader. I didnt tear it down and really look at it, but I will. I have to swing by the shop in the morning, I'll investigate it further and report back. I'll try to find one to shoot, I think I know a guy who owns one.

buckeyeLCPL · October 21st, 2009, 01:36 AM

Hey, if you are actually busy during a shift for once, I completely understand. If ya gotta make a stop tomorrow anyways, thats cool, and I still appreciate you taking the time to do this. I know what a huge sacrifice it would be for you to have to try to find a neew kind of shotgun to shoot and learn about.

atctimmy · October 21st, 2009, 02:07 AM

BuckeyeLCPL I have a 930 (not spx) with the same gas system. It has been 100% for me for about 3 years. It has eaten a bunch of high brass hunting loads and some low brass dove and quail stuff. No problems.

buckeyeLCPL · October 21st, 2009, 02:18 AM

Thanks for the input timmy, out of curiosity, how much does it tend to reduce recoil, a noticeable amount over a similar pump action? Or about the same, not that I have an issue with shooting 12 gauges, but it could aid with quicker follow ups.

October 19th, 2009, 09:38 PM	#1
buckeyeLCPL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somestanplace Posts: 2,986	930 SPX gas system question I only get to buy firearms a few times a year due to work, and happily one of those times is approaching. I've had my eye on the Mossberg 930 SPX for several months now, and it is among the top contenders for purchase while I'm home (unless I find a good deal on a Sig 220 SAO). Pretty much aside from shooting a Benelli M1014 a couple of times and taking one apart once, I have no experience with autoloading shotguns. I've heard that some of them have reliability issues when you get into low brass/high brass shells, or with some lower powered shells. How does the Mossberg system do with a variety of shells? How reliable is the system? If I purchase this weapon it will certainly go into the stable of HD weapons (after a period of checking to make sure it all works of course). And I don't want to spend my money on something that I can't use for its intended purpose. So autoloading shotgun gurus and folks who own this shotty, any wisdom to share? __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill. TJR

October 20th, 2009, 12:48 AM	#2
C hawk Glock Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: W. Washington Posts: 336	It's the shotgun of the year man! I love mossbergs and this one is sweet! __________________ Thank you sir, may I have another?

October 20th, 2009, 01:49 AM	#3
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 12,240	I cant answer you questions off the top of my head, but the shop we stopped at when you hung out with me has one on the shelf. I can look for you and report back tomorrow if you want. __________________ _________________ \|^^^^^^^^^^^^^\| \|___ \| SIXTO EXPRESS---\| \|\|'\|";,__. \|_..._...___________\| \|\|_\|_\|...,] "(@)'(@)""""\|(@)(@)*****(@)

October 20th, 2009, 02:03 AM	#4
buckeyeLCPL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somestanplace Posts: 2,986	If you aren't too busy during your shift I'd appreciate it SIXTO. I need another HD shotty like I need a hole in my head, with a 500, 870 and Coachgun, but that one just looks so cool. And I do want to get an autoloader. I know what they were going for in Columbus last time I was in Ohio was pretty reasonable, and have friends that should be getting me a report back on it. __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill. TJR

October 20th, 2009, 10:14 AM	#6
jwhite75 VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,304	Definitely let us know. I am considering a new shotty too. Its down to the 870, 590, 1187, or 930 __________________ Friends don't let friends be MALL NINJAS. "May God have mercy on my enemies...because I won't." -Gen. George S. Patton.

October 21st, 2009, 12:39 AM	#7
SIXTO VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 12,240	I didnt have time to stop in the shop today, It was a very busy shift. 6 arrests a couple of crashes, one hit skip and a burglary, both solved. Thats another thread though... Anyway, I did handle it a few days ago and I liked it. It seemed well built and balanced really nice. Thats tough to do with a short barreled long mag auto loader. I didnt tear it down and really look at it, but I will. I have to swing by the shop in the morning, I'll investigate it further and report back. I'll try to find one to shoot, I think I know a guy who owns one. __________________ _________________ \|^^^^^^^^^^^^^\| \|___ \| SIXTO EXPRESS---\| \|\|'\|";,__. \|_..._...___________\| \|\|_\|_\|...,] "(@)'(@)""""\|(@)(@)*****(@)

October 21st, 2009, 01:36 AM	#8
buckeyeLCPL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somestanplace Posts: 2,986	Hey, if you are actually busy during a shift for once, I completely understand. If ya gotta make a stop tomorrow anyways, thats cool, and I still appreciate you taking the time to do this. I know what a huge sacrifice it would be for you to have to try to find a neew kind of shotgun to shoot and learn about. __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill. TJR

October 21st, 2009, 02:07 AM	#9
atctimmy Distinguished Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: In the man cave Posts: 1,796	BuckeyeLCPL I have a 930 (not spx) with the same gas system. It has been 100% for me for about 3 years. It has eaten a bunch of high brass hunting loads and some low brass dove and quail stuff. No problems. __________________ I have Post Tree Stand Mirage Disorder.

October 21st, 2009, 02:18 AM	#10
buckeyeLCPL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somestanplace Posts: 2,986	Thanks for the input timmy, out of curiosity, how much does it tend to reduce recoil, a noticeable amount over a similar pump action? Or about the same, not that I have an issue with shooting 12 gauges, but it could aid with quicker follow ups. __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill. TJR

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