mossberg 930 follower?

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what would be a good high-vis non-binding 930 follower?

would prefer something from midway usa as i'm ordering the bolt handle i want there anyway.
 
what would be a good high-vis non-binding 930 follower?
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How about the one that came with it? Can't think of anything else to waste your cash on? How about new titanium sling swivel studs?

r
 
RandKL said:
How about the one that came with it? Can't think of anything else to waste your cash on? How about new titanium sling swivel studs?

r
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the one that came with has binded up on me before it also feels like there is another round in it if you check it by feel.

no reason to be a smart *** about

as for the sling swivels got them already :neener:

pls only post in my thread if you have something that helps me k?

thanx have a nice day.
 
pls only post in my thread if you have something that helps me k?
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I though that *did* help you but I guess to each his own.

Your stock follower binds up on you? In what way? Why not try some dry lube instead of tossing money at it? You can't tell the diff between a shell and the stock follower?

I'm thinking I'm wasting my time.

r
 
I don't mean to "fan the flames", but I never quite understood the advantage of the so-called "tactical followers".
One of my Mossberg 500's came with the orange follower with the recessed pointed cone in the center.
I could definitely tell by feel that the magazine was empty with that follower.
However, I replaced it with one of the stainless followers because I don't particularly like plastic.
Nothing wrong with plastic: just a preference on my part.
But if I'm in a situation where I can't look and see if my magazine is empty, and I think I may in fact need to top off the mag, instead of feeling the follower I'll just shove a round or two (or three) in.
I don't like the idea of waiting for my follower to tell me I'm running on empty........because at my age I may forget to ask.:D
 
No flames, BH. Just the topic comes up often on every gun forum you can find and a rough estimate on my part would put it at at least 90% of the folks were buying for "kewl" or because someone else told them to and not for any specific problem. Most wouldn't know the difference other than what someone told them. Don't even get me started on Wolff springs.

You got a factory new Mossy with a plastic follower? I have to say that's news to me! What model was it? What year? All I ever see through my shop is the same old forty plus year old steel cups. Never had a problem with a single one and never saw one worn out. The plastic colored stuff is usually after market eye candy.

Hey, if KF wants an aftermarket follower, though, he's more than welcome to spend his cash on whatever he likes. He would be better off getting to know his gun and seeing if it actually *does* have a problem before he starts tossing cash at it, though.

rich
 
The Choate definitely helps the gun feed in my estimation. And the plastic is super durable. I thought about switching to an aluminum version, like the Brownells/Calahan followers or the Vang Comp stainless, but honestly it's hard to mess with a good thing. I love the way the Choate follower performs.
 
it has hung up before, since then i have oiled it and it seems to be ok not something i would trust my life on hence why i want a new one.

as for the stock one it feels like another round is in it when its empty (the hole in the middle makes it feel like a primer)
 
Call choate and ask if their m500/590 will work in the 930spx. its bright orange durable polymer. i can honestly says its the best follower ive used.
 
No biggy, KF. You have your reasons and it's not up to me to question them. Apologies.

r
 
Properly maintained broken in, the stock follower should be fine. I've never had a problem with the Mossberg followers. However...as I've said before..I really like the Choate.
 
If you use solid end plastic follower in a 930 SPX with tube extension it will lower the capacity to 6+1. The solid end followers take away about 1/2" of space in the mag tube. The aluminum Hi Vis followers work well and they don't lower the capacity by one round.


GC
 
well i use 3'' mags so it has about an inch and a half extra room in it so thats not a problem

i also keep it "ghost loaded" for 8 rounds of 3'' mag 00buck.

anyway i read the choate follower doesnt work to well but the wilson combat 870 follower works like a dream

how much do the Nob charging handle cost? i was thinking about the choate one too.
 
I had my 930's spring bind up today, so maybe the follower is worth pursuing. Then again I did not put any kind of lube on mine and it is brand new.
 
I just colored the one it came with
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Me too.

I borrowed some of my girlfriend's bright white fingernail polish and gave it a few coats letting it dry in between coats. I did it while my 500 was apart and mag tube out. I also cleaned the magtube out with a bore brush and drill, then lubed it up with some dry lube. As far as reliability goes I've never had a spring old or new bind on me, but I have always lightly lubed the magazine tube just in case.
 
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We're talking about followers, but I bet most of you guys have some of the dirtiest mag tubes around. It never cocurs to people. A dirty mag tube is a no no and in fact, a mag tube is what gets dirtiest the fastest after shooting, aside from the bore. In my experiences at least.


Every gun, I get, new or used, ALWAYS has the mag tube polished. I clean out the mag tube first using CLP Powder Blast and cleaning patches. When those come out clean, I take 3-in-1 oil and liberally coat the inside. I then take a cleaning rod and attach to an electric drill. I use a bore mop on the end with a large patch tied around it so it's a very tight fit and will cause friction inside the mag tube. I run this back and forth through the tube for a good 15 minutes. I then reclean and LIGHTLY oil with breakfree. Do not use a brass brush or anything abrasive. If the mag tubes that bad just get a new one and make a project out of the old one. Clean VERY lightly oil the mag tube spring. Like super duper light. In fact I prefer to apply the lube by hand. Spray on one end and distribute by hand.

An extra power Wolff spring never hurt anybody either.


Just my .02
 
one thing thats bugging me is my recoil pad likes to hang up on my clothing and such

i wouldnt mind if it was a range gun but for home defense it bugs me

anyone know how to solve this? i tried putting electrical tape over it but i checked an hour later and it all slipped off some how (put it on to tight maybe?)
 
one thing thats bugging me is my recoil pad likes to hang up on my clothing and such
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Common problem, yep. The only way to really do away with it is to switch the pad out for a hard rubber/plastic buttplate. The loss of the inch of pull and the loss of the friction makes for a much quicker gun.

tich
 
I've heard of some people using really slick electrical tape over their recoil pads. It's ghetto, but makes for a very fast surface. Especially if you tape well and wipe with a little armor-all. Like Rich said, most any recoil pad will be grippy as all get out.
 
The follower from S&J Hardware solves the problem with the 930SPX.Reduces capacity to six but increases reliability. Hi viz orange.If seven is not enough of 00B,you can ghost load it for 8 with a round resting on the elevator. I don't do it,but some do.
 
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