Actual Italian Buys Mossberg 940 Pro-Tactical Instead of Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol

[@12gaFreedom]

A300 Ultima Patrol is American just like the 940 Pro. The former was made in Tennessee and the later is made in Texas. But yes the 940 Pro has superior features objectively, no comparison. I just wish there was someone comparing the two shotguns scientifically. Rate of fire, maintenance comparison, trigger pull weight, trigger break angle, trigger reset/overtravel length, muzzle rise/recoil comparison, etc.

[@1977Yakko]

I've been asking for a 940 Tactical vs A300 Patrol as well but I've never seen it. I just keep seeing the same A300 Patrol vs. the 1301 which is a ridiculous comparison.

[@SolidusLightning777]

Hunt Fish Shoot did a video comparing the two about a month ago if you haven't seen it. He personally liked the A300 more. One particular reason was that his 940 had a wobbly handguard and overall meh fit and finish compared to the A300

[@Galilihorn]

The 940 would also periodically not load one into the chamber completely

[@terrarecon]

@@SolidusLightning777 I saw his video too. His 940 had a few issues. I personally would take an A300 over the 940. As I don't agree that the 940 has superior features over the A300.

[@joehardway]

In what areas is tha 940 Pro "objectively superior" to the A300? Just curious...

[@projectturbocoupe4897]

Your microphone really picks up the sound of gunshots really well. Good review. Thank you!

[@nivynmn2633]

I love the intro dude 😂 creative

[@Three60Crusader]

I’ve heard the beretta is more reliable. That’s what I decided to go with. The reviews for the a300 ultima patrol have been so overwhelmingly good I decided to save the dough and pass on the 1301.

[@thatoneguy454c]

The buckshot shells are probably just a bit longer than the bird shot. I have trust issues with Mossberg after my experience with a semi auto hunting shotgun from them. It was very unreliable and it also had a catastrophic failure on a turkey hunt. Yes I know turkey loads are hot, but seeing as it was marketed as a waterfowl/turkey gun.

[@RJ-li2xd]

They have improved and designed the gun after Jerry's competition mossberg

[@josecook1]

I picked up the same mossberg 940 tac about a year ago & it's shot everything. Birdshot of all kinds including winchester. I had the jm 930 before as well & that was awesome as well. My brother im law picked up the a300 because he couldn't find the mossberg 940 tactical & id say u can't go wrong with neither

[@mattwalters6834]

I personally wouldn’t run birdshot or any light recoiling ammo. A lot of people like to do that but I think the recoil mitigation of semiautomatic gas operated shotguns negate that; that would be better for pumps in which the recoil goes straight back into the shoulder.

[@jessyruiz2528]

asfar as the magazine tube not fitting the proper capacity of shells, I think the Barrel clamp perhaps may be too tight and is pressing on the tube, that was an issue on my 940, so I put on blue locktite and adjusted the tightness to be snug but not giga tight to where it presses on the mag tube. Im still somewhat new with semi auto shotties, but in my experience, there are break in periods of around 200 rounds until things really start to smooth out and become much more fluid and consistent with the majority of ammunition loads and such as far as regular cycling and such. I don't know how many rounds you have but into it but yeah, to me from an outsiders perspective, that's what I think may be the issue with some of the ammo cycling. as always tho, top tier content dude, mad props for sharing.

[@uncompliant]

thank you for the comment and compliments! Yeah i can start noticing thing getting better the more I shoot it, but those shells specifically were a bit too long as measured with calipers

[@michaelgranger7113]

There are known issues with the magazine spring.

[@pewpewTN]

The Beretta 1301 Tactical Mod 2 in FDE is like the most beautiful tactical shotgun on the market.

[@Tyrantresister]

And twice the price!

[@mustanggun]

I love mine too.

[@evaun1t165]

Yeah, but no one with a brain is paying nearly 2k for it lol

[@mustanggun]

@@evaun1t165 only those with a brain, and a taste for quality, and actually train with it will pay almost 2k.

[@pewpewTN]

@@evaun1t165 I'd consider buying one. I really don't mind paying for a nicer product occasionally. At this point, I'd take one really nice rig over 3 or 4 "budget" rigs because I can only shoot so many.

[@tnmantn8938]

I have the same shotgun, love it…the low brass Winchester would occasionally stovepipe, especially when very new…after shooting a few 100 rnds of various ammo, the Winchester ammo works much better now. I have a Holosun on mine too…awesome! I replaced the polymer barrel/mag tube clamp with an aluminum one from HB Industries…a nice upgrade imo…been patterning with a turkey choke…looks great…turkey season opens in about 6 weeks…I have a Beretta 1301, FN SLP, and a M4 also…can you tell I like tactical style semiauto shotguns?😁

[@Ventura727]

So you would recommend the 940 pro tactical? I’m actually going to go purchase one today so I’m looking at videos. I wanted a m4 but the price is out of my budget for now. I’m looking at the 940 with holosun for about 1200. I hope I won’t regret it .

[@tnmantn8938]

@@Ventura727 I love mine…as I said I have most of the top of the line tactical shotguns…they are all super and this 940 holds its own with the others…I guess the m4 is the ne plus ultra but it costs twice as much…I put a turkey choke in my 940 and killed a nice gobbler 2 days ago…awesome, handy, reliable ime…good luck with your purchase…if it runs like mine you are going to love it👍👍👍💯💯💯

[@Ventura727]

@@tnmantn8938 Nice! I appreciate the reply, I think I’m gonna go with the 940. In the future I definitely want an M4, I just have to pick up a few more overtime shifts 😅

[@tnmantn8938]

@@Ventura727 lolol…hey I understand completely…I do really like the HB industries barrel/mag clamp …much better than the original polymer imo…just seems so much stronger and sturdier…those max turkey loads in that light 940 will get your attention…thats ok, you carry the shotgun every step of the way on a hunt and are fortunate if you get to fire it once!

[@yossi472]

Those cartridges which failed to eject were steel based? I had issues with mine out of the box but I sent it back to Mossberg. Since then I've shot Winchester slugs with a 100% action success rate. I still have some poor quality cartridges (Turkish with steel base) which I'm getting rid of over time. They jam. Give it brass, made in America and you should have really great experience with that.

[@guillaumerosselet1303]

The birdshot don’t have enough punch to them to cycle the gun. Inwoukd have been surprised if they did.

[@anonymoussurname]

If I want a pump shotgun it’s Mossberg. If I want a semiauto shotgun it’s Beretta which owns Benelli and Stoeger.

[@bearseatsheep]

You just talked me into getting the A300. Where did Mossberg hide the M-Lok slots?

[@motorcitymadman146]

You will not regret the A300

[@elliotserrano7333]

They hid the mlok under the optics cut 🙄.

[@venomgt7299]

Try lossening the barrel clamp. Maybe then you can get 7 in. Also high velocity ammo works well. I had some issues with low recoil ammo, lots of failures. When i went to the high velocity, ran flawless

[@joehardway]

Picked-up a 940 Thunder Ranch, last week! When I got'r home, I could only get 6 intha tube. Removed/replaced extension tube, then I could only get 4! Abit of research revealed the diff betwixt roll-crimped n star/fold-crimped shotshells, which I'd failed to consider, and, as I'd been usin Rio 2 3/4" buckshot, this turned out to be my issue, as they're approx 1/4" longer than my star-crimped shotshells. The extension tube spring's also very particular about how it likes to go intha tube, and, once I removed/replaced tube again, payin VERY close attention, to how I fed tha spring in, I was able to get all 7 in there. Really thought I'd done my homework on this 1, but I'm only now seein all tha probs ppl'r havin w/940's, and learnin of crappy customer service from Mossberg, with no shipping costs covered, and guns bein returned in same condition (Or WORSE!), with Mossberg claimin they're fixed. I have yet to shoot'r, but, if this thing don't run, I'm puttin Mossberg on blast!

[@coldeadhands]

I just got this fckn thing.16 failures in 80 shots Failure to feed double feed half feed Failure to eject and 1 stovepipe

[@joehardway]

My 1st range sesh went prettygood! But! Follower bound-up, on 1st mag, n I could hear shells, slidin freely, intha tube. Was all set to remove/replace ext tube, but, as soon as I loosened barrel clamp screws, I hear tha follower break free. I was skeptical, but I guess overtightening clamp screws can induce issues. I feel like the angle of tha pistol grip's too shallow, and it forces my trigger hand into an uncomfortable fwd cant. 1 look at'a pic of an A300, and u can see the grip angle's deeper!​All in all, it shot well, but I still feel like the A300's tha clear winner, at this price point... @@coldeadhands

[@douglaswurzauf]

I own both any have no complaints. In the past auto shotguns were kind of a pain. If you were hunting with high vel. you had to turn the gas piston one way. then if you wanted to skeet shoot, you had to dissasemble the gas system and flip the piston over to get the gun to cycle the low power shells. I have not had that issue with either the Mossburge or Berretta. Try both and buy the one you like best.

[@kross1261]

There are a lot of 940 owners with issues with their guns. Videos all over KZbin. I’ve had so many bad experiences with Mossberg guns their quality and quality control have always been an issue. I know some really like their Mossbergs but I’d take any Benelli or Beretta over a Mossberg. I own and have owned over a dozen Benelli shotguns. I’ve never had any problems. And every Mossberg I’ve owned (3) has been nothing but a problem.

[@rudrashakti108]

That includes their pump action 590’s or just their autos that are problematic?

[@seanmtak7573]

@@rudrashakti108the 930 and 940 the 88’s and 500 series seemed to be the best

[@seanmtak7573]

Do you have the m3? I think they’re cool but the beretta 1301 mod 2 seem great. Bereli has good pricing on both.

[@jagergerman4286]

idk man, im a comp shooter with a 940 pro and a 590a1 and yes i do comp shoots with a pump(casue im cool) and i think thats a user problem, i used to sell mossberg and never had a return ever, and only one had maintnence which was just the dude not cleaning it, sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@vdelrio999]

What were the specifics of these problems?

[@Minnross1]

Good review, nicely done, thank you.

[@StrapDLBStyle]

On shotgun ammo for semi auto need to be aware of the velocity as a gauge how much power the shell will have to push back the bolt and cycle the next round. Remember some of these rounds was never intended for semi auto.

[@uncompliant]

true, i have been learning this thing noe anything 1200+ will be ok

[@StrapDLBStyle]

@@uncompliant just bought a 940 pro thunder ranch version. Going to tear everything down and clean it, lube and cycle it by hand a bunch of times, then clean the action re lube and shoot some full strength buck shot and do 100 rounds breaking. Visually inspecting it and working the action by hand every reload just to make sure I don't feel any grinding or see any big metal buts. I think these rifles are just slammed together fast from the factory and need some TLC to break in the parts. I have the 590a1 so I went this route instead of the Beretta because the thumb safety are the same so the basics would be identical to my 590a1 and the receiver cut. I can slap a rms red dot that has the integrated rear sights so I can co witness everything with the front optic. I like how low everything is allows for the great cheek weld. Also the damn thing is a tank the receiver design is proven super strong. So for me I don't like the red dot onto of the tail I feel you have to shoot a more chin weld style?

[@Wootangtw]

I’ve gotta 940 pro tactical and the only problem I had was shooting aluminum brass shells… it won’t cycle them… it has to be brass the copper looking shells… that is if your shooting low brass bird shot… and it wouldn’t cycle low recoil buckshot either… everything else is perfect..

[@tomchepey2999]

Very good review. Thanks

[@w_dub_wilberforcejr]

Great info bro!! Tnx. Im torn between the two.

[@1977Yakko]

I think the A300 has a single action bar whereas the 940 has twin action bars. Not sure what impact that would have on the rigidity or if it would have a serious impact on weight but that's just one of differences between the two. I love my 590A1 so the 940 is on my short list but the A300 Patrol is getting great reviews as well. If I had the money, I'd get the 1301 but those are getting more popular it seems and the price is reflecting that. An odd issue I have the the 940 is the lack of QD points but there's a Thunder Ranch version and an upcoming Professional series of the 940 that has the QD points on the stock and forend.

[@Schmuckatelli]

I got the 940 and love it. I think the only thing the Beretta does better is having more mlok real-estate But the A300 doesn't come with the blink gas system that I think mossberg replicated in the 940

[@uncompliant]

it is a lot of fun

[@jeffw5226]

The Blink system is a rotating bolt design. The 940 does not have this. The 940 does cycle faster and is better built than the Beretta.

[@uncompliant]

@@jeffw5226 I don't know about speed cause I haven't tried but it does feel better built than the a300

[@SAMMIEJONESJUNIOR]

​@jeffw5226 I am all for having a preference. However, you have lost your mind if you believe the mossberg is built better than any beretta lmao.

[@forserious3496]

What is the accessory called for the single shell holder

[@uncompliant]

match saver i think

[@benfoot4212]

I stupidly bought the Mossberg 940 pro tactical. Will not cycle ammo and their customer service is the pits. I have regret wasting my money

[@KW86.]

Mossberg service sucks, I brought a 940, no sling, Mossberg couldn't help me, I got pissed, brunelli1301 is way to go.

[@benfoot4212]

@@KW86. That is a superior firearm for sure

[@gleamtarrest6310]

I thought Bretta made water filters..😅

[@beetee4295]

Low brass in a semi auto shotgun- - not enough powder to cycle that semi auto. High brass only.

[@greenyoshi777]

8:48 yeah I can see the hull of the shell is too long. Strange since it's chambered and tested for 3 inch / 76mm shells. Measure the shells you have (all types) and pick the shorter ones. Frustrating that Mossberg cut corners but it should run 3 inch.

[@bolriconyc3795]

So its a semi auto..... needs high brass or high pressure ammo to cycle..... in my experience any ammo with more than 1400 fps will cylcle fine.... anything lower will not allow proper cycling...... im in NYS and also went with the same exact 940 PT with the holosun. I personally had initial problems with feeding but that was due to the barrel clamp being clamped down too tight from factory causing the magazine spring to bind slightly causing the shells not to feed properly. Once fixed this thing is AWSOME..... Here in NYS we could only shhot Slugs at indoor ranges so thats all ive really shot, high brass, high power shells which cylcle well.

[@uncompliant]

I think this is a great option for states with shitty laws because it would absolutely demolish anything

[@JohnQuickWick]

Dang, I feel like I'm talking to someone from England when I hear Northeasterners talk about only shooting shotguns.

[@bolriconyc3795]

@JohnQuickWick no guy... we could shoot everything in this state but we have restrictions. In regards to shooting at an INDOOR range we could only shoot slug.... I'm pretty sure it's a nationwide rule for indoors when shooting shotgun.

[@JohnQuickWick]

@bolriconyc3795 no fwend.. other states don't restrict you to just slugs. I like how you came back with anger to a joke. But, I get it. Don't be mad, you get what you vote for. Hopefully it will get better for you in Nueva York. P.s. I have class 3 stuff. There are very little restrictions for law abiding citizens in my state.

[@bolriconyc3795]

@JohnQuickWick damn guy... didn't mean to get your panties in a bunch to the point where you just type up a bunch of assumptions and end up with a "P.s. I HaVe A bIgGeR DiLdO ThAn YoU sO hAa!" Not all NuEvA YoRk residents vote for the shit we put up with. I don't know how the hell you got so "DaNg" upset from my first comment guy.... ya need to chill the fuck down, sheeesh....SMFH

[@venomgt7299]

My 940 pro tactical keeps having failures to extract. Only shot around 70 shells at this point. All slugs. Im thinking about getting rid of it for a Beretta 1301

[@curtise.gill67]

I've had this problem out of a brand new mossberg 590. Take it apart, the tube extractor probley needs to be bent out/in a little bit. Should only take 5 minutes to do buddy.

[@warriorhealth2172]

I have the 940 Tactical. Run a mix of 00 buck and slugs. 100-200 rounds. It needs a good break in, then it runs perfect.

[@MoragTong_]

Go work out. It's the same thing with a steel frame pistol..girly arm guys limp-wrist them and then talk smack. you gotta have hand strength and not be afraid to put it in your shoulder or it's gonna FTE/FTF

[@nchellcatbadboy3625]

I have the 940pro w red dot(my fav) and the a300 I've had for maybe a month and still haven't shot it. The 940 just feels so much better imo. It's kinda like I'm not even interested in the a300

[@staLkerhu]

"the a300 I've had for maybe a month and still haven't shot it" but "The 940 just feels so much better" Like, dude, are you serious?

[@nchellcatbadboy3625]

@staLkerhu I didn't say it shoots better I said it feels better. I'm talking about weight. Go troll somewhere else DUDE

[@Newdle98]

@@staLkerhu My first thought when I read that as well lmao

[@thatoneguy454c]

Weight isn't everything. Mossberg semi auto shotguns have a long history of being unreliable. I have owned multiple semi auto shotguns and the Mossbergs have consistently been the least reliable. Well lol with the exception of the Black Ace S Max that had a catastrophic failure less than 100 rounds in. I'm not saying that Beretta makes the best shotguns, but Beretta definitely makes the best semi auto shotguns. (Banelli is owned by Beretta)

[@Ventura727]

I’m glad I read this comment, I’m super torn. I was set on getting the 940 pro tactical today after work (my first auto shotgun). But after watching a lot of KZbin everyone seems to be geared towards the A300.

[@jnananinja7436]

Seems the only thing the 940 has is more weight.. seems like the wrong reason to get it over the a300 🤔

[@mustanggun]

Shotgun is always the best for home defense bro.

[@sevensixtwothirtynine3020]

best intro ever

[@uncompliant]

thanks, its simple

[@spartanj2957]

Most low brass will not work in it

[@ВероникаДудник-е5и]

The 1301 rocks!

[@mc-nk3zu]

I have Stroger m3000 tactical. Bc I'm poor. But I do enjoy it.

[@luisuribe5432]

Right out of the box.. so you didn’t clean it

[@gleamtarrest6310]

I have heard of Mossberg, never heard of Brett Uhh..

[@ru2yaz33]

I got 940 pro tactical no issues from birdshot to slugs, but I noticed the finish had marrings after I clean of the oil which Mossberg will not fix or deal with. I've looked at the a300 patrol and might get it, then again I like the old school pump actions.

[@TheTOCM]

Yeah, but the a300 is in stock. The 940 is heavy. Either way, I was gonna get one of them. I liked both.

[@uncompliant]

I didn't have a problem finding stock tbh

[@StraitClownin909]

The 940 is not heavy... you'd know that if you held one.

[@TheTOCM]

@@StraitClownin909 I should have said front heavy, not over all heavy.

[@CalculatedRisk]

The stock 940 weighs about a pound more than the a300. I've got both but I can definitely tell the difference. It's not that big of a deal to me but you can tell the difference

[@ck-1769]

​@@CalculatedRisk which do you like better

[@ptsdpete1]

He said this shot gun isn’t for home defense???? Don’t buy shit ammo…..

[@StrapDLBStyle]

Does the optic and front sight cowitness?

[@uncompliant]

no

[@StrapDLBStyle]

@@uncompliant Here is my update on my 940 Pro Tactical. I installed the Sig Romeo X Compact Open Emitter Red Dot. It has built in rear sights and it does line up with the front fiber optic. I zeroed the red dot to co witness so everything lines up. it is fantastic. Wen i purchased it i took it 100% apart, cleaned everything and lubricated the entire firearm wtih 100% Synthetic Lubricant heavily. Then I assembled and cycled the shotgun 500 times, Took everything back apart and cleaned everything. noticed some metal shavings and cleaned it all out. re lubricated everything and shot over the next 2 range trips roughly 250 - 350 rounds of slugs, bird shot and 00 buck shot rounds. The shotgun ran flawlessly both times. I have cleaned and relubricated ready for range day #3 probably this week to run more through it. My friend who has the Beretta 1301 we shoot side by side. It is a nice shotgun however that shotgun is also polymer wrapped the receiver metal is not as thick as the mossberg. the action feels smoother however i have no doubt i believe the Mossberg will out last the Beretta in the long term. the beretta is very nice however everyone likes the way my Sig Romeo X Compact mounts directly on the frame and co witness. You can't have this setup on the berettas. So for me will see i am super happy with the 940 pro tactical purchase.

[@atlfat9682]

300 way better

[@Spikernaut]

The A300 does feel like a toy compared to the 940.

[@uncompliant]

facts...also foreshadowing 🤫

[@pens8766]

Robust precise

[@bluebeastsrt]

Winchester makes crap ammo.

[@Jrh-rp7np]

Why didn’t you get the beretta 1301 mod 2.. it’s the got the a300 ultima patrol mlok grip.. it’s got the pro lifter and light ass trigger it cycles faster then you can shoot and a cold hammer forget barrel and you can use Chokes in it…

[@uncompliant]

$800 without including an optic cost is a significant price difference

[@Jrh-rp7np]

@@uncompliant buy once cry once or whatever they say

[@StraitClownin909]

Why not its double the price? Like what are you even saying?

[@Jrh-rp7np]

@@StraitClownin909 save your pennies and get the best that’s what I’m saying 800 dollar more savings,, and you get arguably one of the best semi automatic shotguns in the world..

[@stevengonzalez8394]

I take buying American very seriously and would rather get the mossberg but also by your logic save up more and get the m4 which is the best of the best. No arguments when it comes to truly battle tested.

[@Schmuckatelli]

Also you should refer to yourself in third person as "the professional Italian" lol

[@curtise.gill67]

The big thing with these shotguns is this. The 940 was based off of the 930, the 930 had alot of problems. Current shoot more than 200 rounds through it without cleaning. The beretta a300, is based off the 1301. Witch has never had a problem. Ide rather take the cheaper model based off arguably one of the best shotguns. Than a shotgun patterned off of one that has many problems. That's my thought process.

[@luisuribe5432]

1301 and a300 are completely different guns the a300 is closer to the mossberg

[@curtise.gill67]

@luisuribe5432 not completely different. It's the same gun with a different/older style bolt. It is "closer" to the mossberg but it's made by Italians.

[@luisuribe5432]

@@curtise.gill67 it is different the recoil spring is in the stock on mossberg and a300

[@joelbond7978]

The 300 IS NOT based off the 1301……completely different systems

[@chinov9445]

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