Just in time for fall hunting seasons, Mossberg has announced the launch of three new semiautomatic shotguns, based on last year’s 940 JM Pro 12-gauge, a collaboration between the legendary firearms company and equally renowned competitive shooters Jerry and Lena Miculek.
Enter the 940 Pro Field, 940 Pro Waterfowl and 940 Pro Snow Goose. According to Mossberg press releases, these new smoothbores feature “a new gas system that will run up to 1,500 rounds before cleaning and will reliably cycle any type of quality commercial factory manufactured 2.75 or 3-inch ammunition.”
Other features include an oversized, beveled loading port, redesigned elevator and shell catch for pinch-free loading, slim profile forend and an adjustable stock that can be changed for length-of-pull (from 13 to 14.25 inches), drop and cast.
Inside, Mossberg has coated internal components (gas piston/rings, magazine tube and hammer sear) with nickel boron, and the return spring plunger is made from hard-anodized aluminum.
The charging handle on all three models is oversized, as is the bolt release button.
All three versions have 28-inch vent-rib barrels. The Waterfowl and Snow Goose models feature TriComp fiber optic front sights, and the Field model also has a fiber optic sight.
Here are the individual descriptions provided by Mossberg:
940 Pro Waterfowl (85151) – This 12-gauge workhorse is ready, regardless of the conditions, with its 28-inch, vent rib barrel equipped with a HIVIZ TriComp fiber optic front sight (with interchangeable triangular and round LitePipes) and AccuChoke™-compatible X-Factor™ ported choke tube. Metal surfaces of the receiver and barrel wear a durable Cerakote finish in Patriot Brown, complementing the TrueTimber® Prairie-camouflaged stock and forend. Completing this performance-driven package is aggressive Mossberg signature texturing on the forend and stock; sling swivel studs; 5-round capacity; drilled and tapped receiver; and convenient, ambidextrous safety. MSRP: $1,050
940 Snow Goose (85150) – When layers of snow geese are swirling in the sky above your blind, you want to be ready and this bold and functional 940 is up to the task. With its 28-inch barrel and extended magazine tube, you can load up to 12 rounds (2.75-inch shells) into the mag tube plus one in the chamber for a total capacity of 13 rounds. The vent-rib barrel is topped with a HIVIZ TriComp fiber optic front sight and comes equipped with an extended X-Factor ported choke tube (fully compatible with other AccuChoke tubes; sold separately). For ultimate concealment, the 940 Snow Goose has a Battleship Gray Cerakote finish on the receiver and barrel and the stock and forend feature TrueTimber Viper™ Snow camouflage. Rounding out this shotgun package is aggressive Mossberg signature texturing on the stock and forend; sling swivel studs; drilled and tapped receiver; and top-mounted safety for ease of use by right or left-handed shooters. MSRP: $1,120
940 Pro Field (85155) – No matter the pursuit: doves, quail, pheasants, ducks or small game, this all-purpose 12-gauge is equipped for success. Sporting a 28-inch vent rib barrel with front fiber optic sight, the barrel is also threaded for Mossberg’s AccuChoke™ system and includes Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder choke tubes. Metal surfaces wear a matte blue finish to complement the black synthetic forend and self-draining stock. Rounding out this field-ready package are aggressive Mossberg signature texturing on the forend and stock; sling swivel studs; 5-round capacity; drilled and tapped receiver; and ambidextrous safety. MSRP: $868
For more information on the complete line of 940 autoloaders, please visit www.mossberg.com.
