Mossberg 930 or 935...

[lobo9er]

I want a semi auto, mostly for turkey, but also for just fun. I would no doubt shoot mostly 2 3/4 shells. Would the 935 have cycling issues with high brass 2 3/4 stuff? As it may also used for rabbit hunting from time to time. Am I gaining anything else from the 935? I like the 22inch barrel 935. 2nd place is the 24 inch 930.

Thanks in advance

 

[rule303]

According to Mossberg the 935 is designed to function with 1.25 oz 1250 fps 2.75" loads or heavier. It is great as a dedicated waterfowl gun, but for general use I would go with the 930.

 

[Joezilla]

I'm waiting for the different versions of the 940. I want one with the 18" to 20" barrel. It sounds like it will be a winner!

Joe

 

[lobo9er]

thanks rule303 I'm leaning towards the 930 even though I like the shorter barrel of the 935

 

[FL-NC]

I have a 930 JM PRO (3 gun) and a regular 930 with a 28" barrel and a turkey barrel. I'm really happy with them.

 

[cdb1]

Almost all 3.5” semi-autos will cycle 1 1/8 oz loads which is what most loads for dove are. The 935 will not be two inches shorter than the 930 because it has a longer receiver. I personally have no use for 3.5” shells but if I did would save up and purchase a Browning, Remington or Ithaca semi-auto 10 gauge.

With advances in shot such as TSS a 20 gauge works great for turkey so I really don’t see the need for a 3.5 “ 12 gauge. The recoil can also be brutal.