TAC shotguns that usally don't make it through the 4 day intensive courses?

[C0untZer0]

Does anyone have experience with auto-loading shotguns that either don't do well over a 4/5 day intensive shotgun course or have a record of doing well in those courses?

I'm guessing the Benelli M4s hold up well, but to me that seems like an awful lot to pay. I guess you get what you pay for but in reality, my HD shotgun is going to sit in a relatively clean environment, make 20 or 30 trips to the range, get cleaned and lubed and then sit in that clean environment until I need it again.

My thoughts are this, I really like the Mossberg SPX, and I'm pretty sure it fulfils the role of an HD weapon and at a great price point.

I'm just wondering how they do in these 4 day courses.

I'd like to get the 930 SPX and I'd like to attend one of those courses, but I'd be embarrassed if it started malfing on me.

 

[TurtlePhish]

I've heard nothing bad about the 930s, just make sure you give it a good break-in before the course and don't show up with the gun NIB. Give it at least 2-300 rounds of assorted bird, buck, slugs to let everything wear in and work right. Auto shotguns usually need a break-in.

 

[oneounceload]

Since when do auto shotguns need to be "broken in"?

I have had 1100's, no issues, and have a Beretta A400 no break in or issues

Clean the gun per the manual, lube as directed, make sure it fits properly so recoil isn't an issue

 

[JERRY]

guns needing breaking in are guns that shouldnt have left the factory. now, if you buy econo guns then id expect a "break in" period as they are not made with the same attention to detail as better made guns.

 

[Virginian]

I don't do tactical, but I have seen a little, and a LOT of clay pigeons killed. In my experience the guns owned by people who know them thoroughly and maintain them properly work well. The biggest issue with any semi auto is almost always the nut on the back of the stock.

 

[C0untZer0]

I've heard reports where the 930 SPX occasionally doesn't like light loads right out of the box, but if a user fires slugs and a few boxes of buckshot they can later go back to those lighter loads and the 930 SPX feeds them fine.

I've also read reports where people have fired 930s right out of the box - with the packing grease still on the gun, and high brass low brass, slugs, whatever and they haven't had a problem at all.