Mossberg 930 Field Combo Review
Founded over 100 years ago, Mossberg is certainly a household name with a rich history, offering a vast selection of rifles, pistols and shotguns. It comes as no surprise that Mossberg has amassed a large and loyal following over generations of producing innovative designs.
Mossberg’s 930 family of 12g autoloaders is extensive – a gas-operated platform offered in a variety of synthetic, camo and wood finishes, ranging from field to tactical versions.
First Impressions
Out of the box, along with the two separate barrels, you’ll find a choke key, cable lock and a set of stock-adjusting spacers. Gun fit is a crucial element when it comes to shooting moving targets, whether that’s birds or clays. The stock spacers will allow you to adjust the drop at comb on your Mossberg. There are many elements to proper gun fit, and rarely will a shotgun off the shelf be a perfect fit for you. Drop at comb is the measurement of how much the top of the stock drops from the line of the rib. The spacers included will allow the shooter to adjust how high or low his/her eye sits in relation to the rib, directly affecting the shotgun’s point of impact. It’s always a nice touch to have the option of adjusting the gun fit out of the box to get the best results out of your shooting.
Features
The Mossberg 930 is chambered for 2¾” and 3″ shells and is suitable for steel shot. Out of the factory, the magazine is restricted to hold three shells (plus one in the chamber) but simply remove the pin and you now have five shots available (4+1). A feature I really like on the M930 is the easy unloading. By depressing the shell lifter and holding down the bolt release, you have the ability to quickly and safely empty all shells out of the magazine. This feature is perfect for changing loads on the fly if the situation requires.
Testfire
After firing my first few shots with the Mossberg at some clay targets, I was able to get a feel for how it handles and points. I initially noticed the balance was slightly front heavy, which is to be expected with a hollow synthetic stock, as there’s little weight in the back to even it out. However, I was pleased with the overall feel of the gun, which pointed naturally and felt good in the hands.
Patterning
Patterning a shotgun is the equivalent of shooting groups or zeroing in a rifle. Knowing where the firearm’s point of impact is relative to the distance you’re shooting is essential when firing a single projectile. Of course, it’s slightly different when you’re firing hundreds of small projectiles in a single shot, and what we look for and can learn from a shotgun pattern is different to that of grouping with a rifle.
Conclusion
The Mossberg 930 is packed with features for a value semi-automatic shotgun. It’s an extremely comfortable gun to shoot that points great and handles just as well. The build quality is impressive, which gives the Mossberg a sturdy and solid feel.
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