Mossberg 930 SPX....opinions?

[snake eater 332]

I'm a tactical kind of guy, with my firearms experience primarily being from my military and LE background. I have some decent shotgun experience, but almost entirely with pump shotguns. I don't hunt or trap/skeet shoot. I see the shotgun as a tactical tool of the trade and my primary uses are for work/duty, training, and action shooting matches (another form of training for me).

I've been considering a semi-auto shotgun for a while and I'm heavily leaning towards the Mossberg 930 SPX, due to its controls being similar to both my duty-issued and personally owned 14" Mossy 590A1s for familiarity and consistency in training. I've handled the 930 in gun stores and I like its weight and feel. It is also reasonably priced.

If anyone has any opinions on the 930 or 930 SPX, based upon owning and/or having actually used one, I'm looking for your feedback. If you could also include any accessories or modifications you think may improve the standard weapon, please add these comments as well.

Thanks!

Andy

 

[rule303]

I have had a 930 field model since they first hit the shelves. Great shotgun! Will cycle any load I've tried from 7/8oz at 1200fps to 3"slugs. Easy to clean and maintain.

 

[Girodin]

I have one. I've been very happy with it. Mine is not my primary shotgun so it doesn't have a huge round count but I have put a few hundred rounds through it and it has functioned 100% with everything from winchester and federal bulk to 3" slugs and 00 buck.

I feel like it is a very good gun for the money.

Things I would like to add to mine include:

A larger charging handle (although I believe newer SPXs come with a larger one than the older ones). This is a relatively cheap and very easy upgrade.

A light. I believe defensive guns need lights.

A side saddle. Shotguns tend to be grab and go weapons. Thus, what you have on the gun is what you have. They are also relatively low capacity weapons. The SPX is 7+1. Having a side saddle allows for more ammo and having some slugs to increase the versatility of the weapon.

A two shell holder just in front of the ejection port. This allows ammo that can rapidly be loaded through the port if the gun is run dry.

A metal safety lever. Some people report the plastic breaking. IDK if its really needed but it is cheap insurance and plus I'll get a larger easier to use safety.

I likely wont do it, or at least not for a long time since the 930 is not my primary shotgun but barrel work (forcing cone, thread for chokes, etc) also would likely improve performance of the gun. I like a tight patterning gun for a duty gun. It extends the range and lessens the chances of having pellets go off target and into undesired places.

 

[Panzercat]

I've headr nothing but good about it. Has some rough edges that are easily rounded out. That said, consider an H&R Excell Auto Five, add a remington shot extender then cut down the barrel to the desired length. You just saved yourself $2-300.

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

Feels cheap compared to the Remington 1100 but it works just as good. I was interested in one till I held it, then I bought an 1100. I don't like guns that feel cheap.

 

[ericnvegas]

I just got My 930 SPX and shot it today. Shot a 100 rounds with no problems. It shoots very nice. This is my first mosberg. I also have a Beretta AL391 Urika. As for the components of the shotguns, the beretta is far superior in quality and craftmanship. However there is a added cost to that. I would have liked to get the Beretta TX4 Tactical shotgun, but to save over $300 I went with the mossberg. The one thing I would suggest is make sure you clean it before going out to shoot. It was full of cosmoline or what ever they use. But to sum this up, I am happy with mine.