It’s looking like Mossberg is roaring into 2024 with one of the biggest lineups of new shotguns in recent memory, and in this continuation of yesterday’s roundup, TGM takes a look at smoothbores for waterfowl and sport shooting.
Here are the details as provided by Mossberg:
Launched in 2021, the 940 Pro Waterfowl and the 940 Pro Snow Goose 12-gauge autoloaders provide waterfowlers with durable, high-performance shotguns built for the extremes. Now Mossberg is taking these field-proven shotguns to the next level with an optic-ready receiver, designed to accept the direct mounting of micro dot optics (RMSc-pattern). And the 940 Pro Waterfowl will wear a new camo-finished stock and forend with the latest from Mossy Oak, their Vintage Shadow Grass pattern.
Mossberg’s 940 Pro Waterfowl Series features Cerakote® metal surfaces; 28-inch chrome-lined barrels equipped with HIVIZ CompSight front fiber optic sights; durable synthetic forends and self-draining stocks. Further enhancing the 940 Pro is a nickel boron-coating on internal components (gas piston, magazine tube, hammer, sear, and return spring tube), stainless steel rings, and a hard-anodized aluminum return spring plunger.
Designed to reliably perform the 940 Pro includes a gas system that may run up to 1,500 rounds before cleaning and will cycle factory-manufactured 2.75 or 3-inch ammunition that is 1 1/8 ounce or greater. Standard features include oversized, beveled loading port with redesigned elevator and shell catch to allow for efficient and pinch-free loading into the magazine tube; barrel-making process to maintain point-of-aim and impact; slim-profile forend and user-configurable stock for length-of-pull (13 – 14.25 inches), drop, and cast; and oversized charging handle and paddle-style bolt release for ease of operation. And now, these versatile autoloaders feature an innovative receiver cut to directly mount optics. A cover plate is included when an optic is not in use.
940 Pro Waterfowl Optic Ready (85164) – This optic ready 12-gauge, 3-inch autoloader features a 28-inch AccuChoke-compatible vent rib barrel equipped with a HIVIZ CompSight front fiber optic sight. An extended X-FactorModified choke tube and flush Full and Improved Cylinder chokes are included. Metal surfaces (receiver and barrel) wear a weather resistant Cerakote finish in Patriot Brown which naturally blends with the Mossy Oak Vintage Shadow Grass camouflaged stock and forend. Rounding out this package is aggressive Mossberg signature texturing on the forend and stock; sling swivel studs; 5-round capacity; optic-cut receiver; drilled and tapped receiver; and ambidextrous safety.
940 Snow Goose Optic Ready -13 Shot (85167) and 5-Shot (85168) – Two optic-ready versions of this 12-gauge, 3-inch fowling shotgun are available with 28-inch barrel length, and an extended magazine tube on 13-shot version for areas where capacity is not restricted. The vent-rib barrel is topped with a HIVIZ CompSight front fiber optic sight and comes equipped with an extended X-Factor Modified and flush Full and Improved Cylinder choke tubes are included. Battleship Gray Cerakote finish is featured on the receiver and barrel with complementing TrueTimber Viper Snow camouflage covering the stock and forend. Other features include aggressive Mossberg signature texturing on the stock and forend; sling swivel studs; optic-cut receiver; drilled and tapped receiver; and top-mounted safety for ease of use by right or left-handed shooters.
Mossberg’s 940 Pro Waterfowl and 940 Pro Snow Goose 12-gauge autoloading shotguns provide enhanced protection from the elements, reliable performance, and durability for the harsh conditions that waterfowl hunters face.
Mossberg International is adding a Silver Reserve Eventide Waterfowl 12 gauge, 3.5-inch over-and-under to its family of affordable break-action shotgun family. Reliable, durable, and versatile, Eventide O/U shotguns feature shell extractors, chrome-lined barrels and bores, and dual locking lugs; housed in weather-resistant synthetic stocks and forends.
Mossberg International Silver Reserve Waterfowl O/U 12 Gauge 3.5-Inch (75485) – This traditional break action features a weather-resistant Cerakote®-finished receiver and barrels in Patriot Brown paired with the camouflaged-covered synthetic stock and forend in Mossy Oak® Vintage Shadow Grass®. The stock features a 14-inch length-of-pull. The 28-inch vent rib barrels are topped with a front fiber optic sight and come with a Field Set of chokes (Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full chokes included). Completing this field-ready O/U is the Mossberg logo laser-engraved on the receiver and tang-mounted safety and barrel selector. MSRP: $956
The Mossberg International family of Silver Reserve Eventide guns offers hunters a more traditional offering at affordable prices. Choose from dedicated waterfowl, turkey, field, and home security guns in 12, 20, and 28 gauges.
Field and Clays
Mossberg International is expanding their offerings of Silver Reserve over-and-under shotguns with the addition of a 20-gauge synthetic field gun, the Silver Reserve Eventide. Reliable and affordable, Silver Reserve break actions are feature-rich, well balanced, and ideal for bird hunting, clay shooting, and small game hunting.
The Eventide O/U has a black synthetic stock with cut-checkering on the grip and forend; 14-inch length-of-pull (LOP); complementing matte blue metal finish; and 26-inch vent rib barrel topped with a front fiber optic sight. Other standard features include shell extractors; Field Set of 5 flush choke tubes (Cylinder, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified and Full); Mossberg® logo engraved on the receiver; and tang-mounted safety and barrel selector. And all Silver Reserve shotguns feature chrome-lined bores and chambers and dual-locking lugs.
Mossberg International adds another classic offering to its line of Gold Reserve Sporting over-and-under shotguns, a 20 gauge with 30-inch barrel. This beautifully styled, competition-ready break action is loaded with features and finishes, often found in more high-end double guns. Joining the 12 gauge and 410 bore offerings, this 20-gauge Gold Reserve O/U shotgun is designed to impress and perform in the field.
Gold Reserve O/U shotguns have hand-selected, Grade A black walnut stocks with satin finish; cut-checkering on the grip and forend; dual-locking lugs; scroll engraved polished silver receiver with gold inlays; and polished-blue barrel finish. Standard features include vent rib barrels (10mm wide); shell ejectors; front bead sight; and extended and checkered Sport Set of 5 choke tubes (Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified and Full). And the bore and chamber are chrome lined for corrosion resistance.
Introduced in January 2020, the 940 JM Pro autoloading shotgun rocked the competitive shooting world with its design, functionality, and competition-ready features right out-of-the-box. Now these 12-gauge shotguns, designed in conjunction with world-renowned champion shooter, Jerry Miculek, are optic ready for direct mounting of micro dot sights (Shield RMSc footprint).
Designed for the rigors of competition, the 940 Pro features a gas system that may run up to 1,500 rounds before cleaning and will cycle factory-manufactured 2.75 or 3-inch ammunition, 1 oz or greater. Internal parts (gas piston, magazine tube, hammer, and sear) feature nickel boron-coating and extra finishing for corrosion resistance and reliable performance. And the receiver has a tungsten gray or black anodized finish with the 940 JM Pro logo featured on the right side.
For enhanced functionality, this fast-cycling autoloader features an oversized, beveled loading port with redesigned elevator and shell catch, specifically designed for quad-loading under the pressure of competition; a barrel-making process to maintain point-of-aim and impact; slim-profile, ergonomic forend and user-configurable stock for length-of-pull (13 – 14.25 inches), drop, and cast; oversized charging handle; and paddle-style bolt release for ease of operation. And now, these competition-ready platforms have an innovative, patent-pending receiver cut to directly mount optics. A cover plate is included when an optic is not in use.
940 JM Pro Optic Ready 10-Shot Tungsten Gray/Black (85165) – This 12-gauge, 3-inch autoloader features a 24-inch matte blue, vent rib barrel equipped with a HIVIZ TriComp front fiber optic sight with interchangeable LitePipes. A set of Briley™ extended choke tubes (Improved Cylinder, Cylinder, and Modified), engraved with constriction, is included. The extended magazine tube increases capacity to 9+1 rounds and the black synthetic stock and forend feature Mossberg’s aggressive signature texturing. Completing this competitive package are optic-cut receiver; drilled and tapped receiver; tungsten gray anodized receiver; anodized gold accents (bolt handle; magazine extension nut; trigger; and cocking indicator); and ambidextrous safety.
940 JM Pro Optic Ready 5-Shot Tungsten Gray/Black (85144) – For areas where shotshell capacity may be limited, this 940 JM Pro features standard 4+1 capacity. Like the 10-shot version, this 12-gauge, 3-inch autoloader has a 24-inch matte blue, vent rib barrel topped with a HIVIZ TriCompfront fiber optic sight with interchangeable LitePipes. Briley extended choke tubes (Improved Cylinder, Cylinder, and Modified), engraved with constriction, are included and the black synthetic stock and forend feature Mossberg’s aggressive signature texturing. Other standard features include optic-cut receiver; drilled and tapped receiver; tungsten gray anodized receiver; anodized gold accents (bolt handle; magazine extension nut; trigger; and cocking indicator); and ambidextrous safety.
940 JM Pro Optic Ready 10-Shot Multicam® Black (85166) – Setting this 12-gauge, 3-inch competition autoloader apart is its black anodized receiver and complementing Multicam Black camo stock and forend. The 24-inch matte blue, vent rib barrel equipped with a HIVIZ TriComp front fiber optic sight with interchangeable LitePipes. A set of Briley extended choke tubes (Improved Cylinder, Cylinder, and Modified), engraved with constriction, is included. The extended magazine tube increases capacity to 9+1 rounds and the black synthetic stock and forend feature Mossberg’s aggressive signature texturing. Completing this feature-rich offering are optic-cut receiver; drilled and tapped receiver; and ambidextrous safety.
Joining the extensive family of Mossberg International over-and-under shotguns is the new Silver Reserve Eventide HS12 (Home Security 12 Gauge). Silver Reserve Eventide break-action shotguns feature synthetic stocks and forends, shell extractors, chrome-lined barrels and bores, and dual-locking lugs for durability and a multitude of applications.
Mossberg International Silver Reserve Eventide HS12 O/U (75484) – This 3-inch, 12-gauge shotgun
features a black synthetic stock with cut-checkering on the grip and forend; 14-inch length-of-pull; complementing matte blue metal finish; and 18.5-inch cylinder bore barrel topped with an elevated front fiber optic sight. Completing this security offering are Picatinny-style rails on the receiver and under-barrel for ease of adding accessories; Mossberg logo laser-engraved on the receiver; and tang-mounted safety and barrel selector.