Mossberg 940 PRO TACTICAL: Best Value Semi 12 Gauge?

[@larkules]

I’ve had this shotgun about six months now no problems, I fired about 750 rounds, and finally decided to clean it. It did not look like it really needed it either. No problems, no misfires, no bad feed, and it just took everything I put in it.

[@No1JetDoc]

Ya. It will keep running, but taking it apart will be a b!tch.

[@larkules]

@@No1JetDoc yes it was,LOL

[@stevemckeown4120]

what all loads did you run in it? i just ordered mine

[@larkules]

@@stevemckeown4120 Aguila 0 buck 2 3/4, Fetter 00 buck 2 3/4 and 2 3/4 slug, I don’t remember what brand.

[@mrguiltyfool]

With drones becoming more popular, it is hard to write off birdshot for tactical shotgun

[@mattpolinsky4234]

If you watch any of the videos you can’t really see them because of how high they are. And if you’re in combat realistically you’d never notice it coming.

[@mrguiltyfool]

@@mattpolinsky4234 tons of the type of drones if it is just the dji style of drones birdshots work (not the greatest tho). I agree that realistically you will never notice it coz battiefield is loud and drone by comparison is quiet. But there are footage of wagner group successfully shoot down drones with side by side shotgun presumably using birdshot

[@nickl3872]

Drones can operate out of range.

[@mrguiltyfool]

@@nickl3872 ofc

[@skiptrace4034]

Goose shot prob better than bird.?. Idk

[@77cemoore]

I'd love to see a comparison video with the beretta a300 patrol!

[@proverbialmind_spread9421]

It's a clone of the Beretta so...

[@timkc1638]

It’s better than the patrol because the patrol doesn’t have the self cleaning gas system like the 940 tactical pro does. The 940 is also going to be faster. You want to compare this to the beretta 1301 which has its own self cleaning design different than Mossbergs one in this 940 tactical pro. Hope that helps.

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

Dude, I really can't believe NO ONE has a good comparison video of the 940PT vs the A300UP. Blows my mind. I'm trying to decide which one is better before I just buy a damn 1301 😅

[@markn4526]

@@TheOfficialCaseMade Yup, same here. I'm not stepping myself into the $1600-1800 price range though. If anything, I'm stepping down to a good old and reliable pump-action 590A1.

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

@@markn4526 well, from what little I've seen online, it seems like the 940PT is hit or miss. Apparently Mossberg isn't really consistent with semi shotguns like they are pumps. A300 UP it is 🤷‍♂️

[@Ballistic_Turtle]

Even after all this time I still find myself expecting to hear "Welcome back everybody, this is Eric and Barry".

[@RealBlueGene]

I love my 940 JM pro. I've put everything from 3in slugs and buckshot, down to light whitebox target loads. It all cycles flawlessly.

[@p71glh]

I picked up a 940 tactical and a field model. Stripped them down and oiled them up. Took them out and burn through 250 skeet loads in less then an hour. Both ran perfectly. Hundreds more have been through both since including slugs and buck shot. Love the 940!

[@Lero_Po]

@Westcoastrocksduh There's rifled slugs meant for smoothbore barrels.

[@Steven-js8yk]

Eric, that particular shotgun has YOU written all over it Brother. The slow motion of you hitting those 2 liters with slugs rapid fire showed you were dead on just hammering those cokes, some of them as they were falling even. That kind of natural shooting speed and accuracy is what it's all about. She's a keeper!!!!!

[@tombeyer375]

Just gotta love those 2 liters vaporizing!! Got hooked on blowing those up, with my 10 1/2" Super Blackhawk, with 240 gr JHPs, about 40 years ago!! Pretty good job on the watermelons too!! :D

[@godzilla7382]

watching berneke ammo do it's thing is always a joy. i initially learned of it from an OG ballistics channel back before ballistics gel became popular. dude split his water barrel with a hexolit shell.

[@charleserickson4379]

The Mossburg 940 Pro tactical is a 7+1 in the chamber and you can ghost load. Drop it in the chamber and release the slide forward then load your other 7 rounds in the tube.

[@Ventura727]

My 940 can only fit 6 (2-3/4) shells out of the box

[@theblishknovk]

please do A300 vs 940 video, nobody has one yet.

[@DoomsdayGrimm]

Agreed

[@MaynardFreek]

The A300 is a solid choice but, the 940 Pro has more features

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

PLEASE. I have no idea why no one has done a comparison yet.

[@markn4526]

@@MaynardFreek The A300 seems to be a more budget-minded 1301 by the manufacturer trying to hit a price point.

[@tjpcworks3777]

Thank y’all. Y’all’s channel introduced me to the gun hobby in 2020. Wouldn’t be where I am without y’all. Keep up the great informative videos

[@eggrolll]

Y'all need to learn to speak and spell. Embarrassing.

[@tjpcworks3777]

@@eggrolll ???

[@juancortez4726]

Been following your channel for years and it's always a treat to watch your videos! Thank you!

[@jaym4444]

I have the 940 tactical and found that you can indeed ghost load it. The magazine will hold seven but most buckshot shells are just over two and three-quarter inches so you could only get six in there. If you use regular birdshot, then you can load up to seven.

[@A_barrel]

That's not a ghost load. A ghost load is a shell between the bolt and lifter but not in the tube. Making a 7 + 1 into 7 + 1 + 1

[@sj6404]

@@A_barrel Yup, mine holds 9 rounds of 9 pellet OO buck.

[@orlandparkcounselors]

​@@sj6404So you can indeed ghost load the 940?

[@sj6404]

@@orlandparkcounselors Yes, put one under the bolt, let it ride forward a bit and put another in the chamber.

[@markd7762]

​@@sj6404Seriously? Any way you can make a video. I can only fit 6 in the tube and for the life of me can't get it to ghost load. Thank you.

[@tombrenes2411]

Thanks for showing true recoil in slow motion

[@AllTheDips]

I love my 930 😊

[@theiviachine]

❤

[@kylewhite8434]

Same here bro

[@ImmaSaveUFromMe]

Anyone who has one that doesn't run low brass (cheap walmart stuff) I had this issue, and I noticed that the upgrade Or3gun tube just has holes in it. I drilled several holes in mine ( looks like Swiss cheese) and it runs everything. Be sure to clean it up of shavings/burrs

[@ImmaSaveUFromMe]

1/4" bit

[@AllTheDips]

@@ImmaSaveUFromMe yup.. I put their tube and everything else they had into mine 🫶

[@clamum9648]

Wonder how this compares to the Beretta A300 Patrol. That shotgun looks tight as heck for the price.

[@theheist5]

That was my first thought as I have had my eyes set on the A300 for awhile.

[@Pewpew47Dad]

Get the a300 I just got the mossberg and wasted my money…nothing but problems, and the customer service/warranty is bs.

[@Wootangtw]

@@Pewpew47DadI do know one thing about the 940 it won’t cycle aluminum brass shotgun shells… and it won’t cycle low recoil shells…if you’re shooting low brass shells they have to be brass and not aluminum…

[@markn4526]

@@Wootangtw That's common to gas semi-autos...except the 1301.

[@joehardway]

@@Pewpew47Dad THIS seems 2b a recurring theme. 4get tha "glowin reviews"! Ppl really need to READ tha comments! That's real-life sh*t...

[@AllAboutSurvival]

Mossberg has a solid reputation for reliability, and this shotgun seems to uphold that tradition. I'm impressed with the factory configuration and can see this being a fantastic value for those looking for a versatile and reliable semi-auto shotgun.

[@MVEZombie]

I picked one of these up as soon as i could find them in stock. Honestly, i like it a TINY bit better than my 1301 tactical.

[@ВероникаДудник-е5и]

Why exactly do you like the 940 Tactical over the 1301 Tactcal?

[@deaconnyte9748]

Yes, I'd like to know as well, don't have a shotgun gun yet but was considering one of these two.

[@kross1261]

Give it time, you’ll be back to the Beretta.

[@friedrice1641]

Please let us all know why indeed do you like it more than the beretta?

[@MVEZombie]

@@friedrice1641 I already said why right here in this thread.

[@mikeepeck]

I have the 930 JM Pro, I've had it over a year and never shot it. Now I'm itching to.

[@TheLoneRanger745]

Eric ,i counted 8 rds shootn 7 pops and 1 small steel target. Total 8 rds , at the beginning you said it held only 7 max. 8 is great 👍 I had just been looking at the Beretta A300 Which i really liked fairly lite weight 6.8 lbs 7+1 and alot of after market up grades for $ 1k

[@BugsyNY]

Great video! I am in the market for a semi 12G and this actually just made my short list.

[@Pewpew47Dad]

Get the a300 patrol, don’t waste your money on the 940 like I did….just tryna offer some help

[@TheCaptainbigboy]

Thank you for your commitment to science.

[@Jdawghhw]

What are the odds that I just purchased a 940 Pro Turkey this morning, and then you post this. Funny how things work.

[@berryae74]

It would be a great shot gun for $600 bucks, but for a $1000 it's sub par. The stock on mine broke after 10 rounds of 00. Mossberg quickly sent a replacement which was awesome but it shouldn't have broken in the first place. The butt pad is rock hard vs the super nice one from the 930 which is softer on the shoulder. And no mlok on the fore grip is a mistake and needs a redesign so you can properly mount a flashlight or other accessories to it (IMO) of course. Still a decent shot gun but if the A300 came out first I'd probably have bought it instead.

[@JD-tn5lz]

Mossberg customer service is outstanding because they have more practice than anyone else in the industry. I had horrible luck with my 930s, Mossberg was great about sending parts though. Sold 'em cheap and decided Never Again about Mossberg semis

[@FernandoChaves]

Way too expensive.

[@phxamigo]

Retail for that shotgun is $1189, I bought mine for $860, if you look they can still be found for under a $1000, shoots just as good as my Beretta 1301@@FernandoChaves

[@FernandoChaves]

@@phxamigo $860 sounds better, but still to much for me, and it's not that I don't have the money. I can buy what I like, I am fortunate. Maybe I just need to get used to the economy? I don't know.

[@markrobinson9553]

what is the A300? Is it by Mossberg too?

[@thecodenamekendrick]

This is my next gun purchase so glad you made this video eric. Great content as usual

[@i_inf0din254]

This is the budget version of the Berretta 1301/Benellie M4 from a solid company, which is exactly what youd want. If i could trade in my sa20 and throw a couple more bills towards one of these i definitley would.

[@panchopistola8298]

I was looking for this comment . It looks like a direct ripoff of the 1301 😂

[@Pewpew47Dad]

Doesn’t run like a 1301 that’s for sure. Don’t waste your money

[@markn4526]

It's probably closer to the 1301 than Beretta's own A300 from what I can tell.

[@cjmoore7240]

Awesome video! Video of Berretta 1301 soon!

[@TheTeskeNater]

When I was young, eleven or twelve years old, my dad and I discovered that I am left eye dominant. I grew up and lived and still live in South Dakota, I spent much of my life hunting with a shotgun. Being left eye dominant, I needed a shotgun that is left-handed friendly. So, I started with a Browning BPS in 20 gauge and eventually moved up to a Browning BPS in 12 gauge. I have hunted with these pump action shotguns my entire life. They have the safety up on the tang where this Mossberg 940 shotgun and many other Mossberg shotguns have the safety. A few years ago, I bought a Benelli M2 Field shotgun. It has the safety in the traditional place down on the trigger guard. Well, I took it hunting and when I flushed a rooster pheasant, I shouldered my Benelli shotgun and tried to shoot Mr. Rooster Pheasant. I could not figure out where the safety was, I never took that shotgun hunting again and eventually sold it. Hunting pheasants, you have about three seconds from the time they flush, to the time they are out of range. Having the safety up on the tang where Mossberg puts it, means I can instinctually figure out where the safety is in a stressful situation or one where stress and time matter. I now own a Mossberg 940 JM pro shotgun, not the tactical one, the bigger one with the nine-shot tube. This shotgun has proven to be very reliable, accurate and dependable; I love this thing! And the safety is where I want it to be!

[@peaktimecars5334]

The tang safety is by far the best safety. I wish all brands used it.

[@jacksonnra1856]

If you open both eyes it doesn't matter which eye is dominant.

[@Logan2070]

Eye dominance is exeragerted it's a preference, but it does not mean you need to switch hands. You can train your brain to use either eye.

[@TacoCrisma]

Have one, love it. It’s my main HD rig. Sits next to my bed with a ruger pc carbine.

[@schiz0phren1c]

no matter *"Hominy"* times you see it IQ8888?, lovely Shotgun, great channel, thank you!

[@thedavidleveraction1776]

I've got a 940 JM Pro for competitions. It's a fantastic shotgun, so I have no doubt the 940 Tactical is excellent!

[@Wootangtw]

The 940 pro tactical is a awesome shotgun… I bought mine at GT distributor in Rossville ga for 969.00 out the door… thanks buddy…

[@saltyOG]

Bought the 940 Pro Waterfowl yesterday. Glad to see you like the 940.

[@Kendye6]

I have this gun, and I love it. It's smooth, fast, and eats everything I've put through it. My only issue is the cheap barrel clamp - I'm replacing it w/ a proper GG&G setup. I also like not having a fixed post front sight - especially with the red dot. They also could've put some MLOK slights in the front of the handguard like Beretta did.

[@theshotgunscientists]

Brass height doesn’t matter with modern plastic shotgun shells, some are even all plastic! You can load the heaviest 2 3/4” load possible into low brass or high brass and it’ll never know the difference.

[@JaysGotFrames]

Thanks Eric and Chad!

[@jamesmoore4003]

I just bought a semi recently…I was going back and forth between this one and the Beretta A300 Ultima Patrol….I went with the Beretta.

[@dieselwrench3621]

Looks like a nice shooter Liking that Fender hat, didn’t know you played 👍

[@6Sally5]

Well at 3:39, finally my question has been answered as to how Keanu Reeves seemed to just fling shells into his reloading the Bennelli! Thanks!

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Great gun. Many thanks. Well done.

[@thethrottlecracker]

Nice shooting on the moving soda bottles, got em all

[@Gyppor]

These shooting videos are great Eric, keep'em coming!

[@bige2259]

I’d like to see this run against the beretta a300 patrol

[@jazzman5598]

Who could have thought a black powder shot gun could do that! Great vid!

[@Peetabread555]

Before you get it check out the beretta a300 ultima patrol, these are very close in price.

[@cpfpv6410]

Long time sub here. Your channel taught me how to cast my own years ago… nearly bought the 940 JM pro a year ago… but it’s a little longer than I like and I wasn’t a fan of the bright anodized highlights… this thing looks SWEET!!!

[@nmstan3619]

"Sometimes you just want to watch a can of hominy explode" Haha. RIght up there with 'smell of napalm in the morning' classic. Good video. Good hits on those moving bottles.

[@briancallahan3588]

I have one and I found out how to ghost load it. Chamber a round. Fill the mag tube. Take an extra shell push it into the tube but the shell latches won’t grab it. Pull your thumb out and it will spit that shell onto the lifter and it will cycle no problem

[@trtcommunity9248]

Thanks for the video. You look like you're workin' out, my man. 👍 Well done.

[@mitchelljimenez7124]

I've looked at some comments from owners of the 940 tactical and they said that after shooting 7 rounds the gun would jam after four or Five rounds . Other customers have had the same complaints. Mossberg has not addressed the complaint. Getting a Beretta 1301.

[@chahahc]

That looks like a really nice home defense gun for us folks here in the ban states.

[@GladlyKillmore]

Nope its full semi automatic. Wont be legal in fairy states.

[@Joe_Not_A_Fed]

"Sometimes you just want to swatch a can of hominy explode". That's some straight up, righteous, real ass dude, philosophy right there. Real ass ladies like it too. Science is fun.

[@chipngo9758]

Eric, I gotta tell you're one hell of a good shot 👍

[@Thetankguy308]

I dnt know what to do now..I was thinking about pulling the trigger on a new beretta a300 ultima patrol...but now after seeing this idk..any thoughts one what one to get? Only roughly $150 difference in price.

[@No1JetDoc]

The Mossberg is cut for a micro red dot. Sits nice and low. If that matters to you. Awesome shotgun, but so is the Berretta. I bought the 940. Love it. Hate the dumb sling mounts it comes with. Berretta probably the same though.

[@stevemckeown4120]

Thanks for the review

[@Pmedic605]

Finally someone figured out a use for canned hominy.

[@matthewgrice6902]

Thanks for the video and info.

[@Grims1979]

funniest gun video I have see in a while! well done guys!

[@toxicmatrix1337]

5:32 is that a tree turned into a target stand? LOL! I want to see more of that bad boy.

[@pulldeauxduck2480]

I heard under a grand ,wouldn’t run a 1000 rds in a few range trips ,,it would get a cleaning,but for a vid maker like Eric rock-n-roll ,it’s ON pecon !! 🦆🦆

[@KeyrattlerNA226]

That is one happy cat! Great video, thanks!

[@The_69_Club]

Great video man!

[@peterdarlington4117]

When you were shooting the 2 liters you had 8 rounds but it’s a 6+1 I thought!! Wow 8 rounds I’m sold.

[@kevmoful]

I want one real bad . Bought the family body armor instead . Both of my shotguns are A5’s from the 30s and 40s . They work but I want something modern .

[@travisweldmaster7815]

Love my 940jm pro

[@TheBriaNetwork]

first time coming across it but its the most aesthetically appealing shot gun I've seen. simple and functional. love the content fellas

[@peterm.souzajr.2112]

6:40 i love that pronunciation

[@martinmullins280]

Excellent video

[@DorianGreer]

I'm experiencing fun vicariously.

[@joer8380]

Very cool. Subscribed!

[@dart2013]

Got mine out the door for 1011.00. Super great gun.

[@BLACKWOLF-1911]

Ordered mine last week, 899.00 free shipping.

[@oldhead_]

@@BLACKWOLF-1911great deal…congrats

[@billbeam8069]

Good video, brother

[@SkunkCreekRanch]

With Flite Control from the 1301, it stays in the shot cup at 10 yards. It’s just how I zeroed the gun when I put the dot on.

[@ImmaSaveUFromMe]

Love the BONZAI Jerry would be proud!

[@Patriotx-gx4ce]

They added QD sling mounts on butstock and better sites plus finish.

[@mikeholley4488]

Same here. Zero the slug. 50 yards for me. Bird/buck will stay with the zero, every time

[@mikeholley4488]

And hominy is delicious

[@tomschrein417]

Eric, you really need to replace that warped board on your bench. My OCD is killing me! 😂😂😂

[@eliplayer9347]

Had to look up "hominy". Looks interesting.

[@sealove79able]

A beautifulwonderful video Mr.IV a true blast.I wish there were the 940 Pro JM pump action and double barrel shotgun too.What about you?Have a good one.

[@bradleymckinney6825]

I'm not impressed very often. But damn. Nice intro, Eric.

[@michaelanderson5229]

Let the smoke clear!

[@Carnerd101]

I'd love a kit with the 18.5" barrel, shorter tube, and m-lok bracket to turn my 940 JM into a Tactical.

[@davidtaylor195]

I honestly believe a pump action is a simple shotgun. Yes there are Semi Autos that are very nice, just the common single gun owner may best be served with a pump action. Ive owned Rem 870s and Moss 500s are my personal choice. Stevens 320 Short Barrel SG are a steal for under $150. Just practice and you are covered on shotguns. Good luck.

[@jasonkolba5482]

I have the M4, 1301 and A300 Ultima, but the old reliable Mossberg 500 stays loaded by the bed.

[@Mrgunsngear]

🇺🇸

[@clamum9648]

​@LongFatJohnstonlmao wat

[@ABOLISHATF]

I really enjoy my 930 JM Pro

[@jasondoolin6476]

This gun makes me feel funny down low

[@ModernCountryLiving]

Nice review. I liked the 930. Never bought one...but this 940 may be on my list. What is comparable or better in same price point? Anything?

[@sambaggins2798]

For a second I thought you were recreating Waterloo. It almost looked like a black powder cloud.

[@JamesS.254]

I love my SPX 930, but I wish it didn't have the huge HUGE front sight.

[@johncoleman2495]

That's the one thing I didn't like about this gun ...in my opinion good durable ghost ring sights can't be beat on a combat shotgun . But everyone likes what they like.

[@deucequarter2255]

Beretta A300 or Mossy 940 pro?

[@erroneous6947]

That’s a tough choice for me.

[@nickypeeps93]

A300

[@cavalieroutdoors6036]

Flip a coin. I think you'd be happy with either one.

[@randybounds2244]

I have owned both. Sold the Beretta kept the Mossberg.

[@theblishknovk]

both are sick, however A300 doesnt have the double feed problem that the 940 has. im waiting for mossberg to remove that feature before buying one. for now because of that, i would say go A300.

[@frankperdue6585]

Waits for the smoke to clear 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸 You better be good, bad guys.

[@micahbrown8259]

How does it recoil compared to a beretta 1301 tactical or benelli m4. Just asking I have both and was also considering this shotgun?

[@Ldub556]

God I love scattergats great video

[@davidtate166]

It's a kickass shot gun.yes

[@krisotis4930]

Is there enough difference between the 930 and 940 to justify the upgrade if you already have a 930?

[@orion2250]

The musket has entered the chat

[@mr.lovell3645]

That gun better come down in price now that the Beretta is out

[@jasonvernon1046]

Buckshot and where the flashlight shines 😊

[@spcjen]

Eric you can ghost load a 930 jm pro.

[@cjvan713]

It's best to use the goose guns for the drones. At least the 24 inch barrel.