Questions about Mossberg 935

Schmalzy · 05-23-2007, 21:47

Gentleman,

Have any of you had any experience/problems with a Mossberg 935 Autoloader shotgun? Im on a student/cadet budget ($600 and under), and its primary application will be for waterfowl, with a trip to shoot clays every now and then. If any of you have any thoughts/other ideas, I'd appreciate to hear them. I'm pretty much set on a semi, but i've given a few looks at the Benelli SuperNova. Thanks in advance.

Schmalzy

NousDefionsDoc · 05-23-2007, 21:50

I haven't shot this particular model, but I never had much luck with Mossbergs. You can get a lot of 870 for less than your budget and they will feed almost anything. I've shot damp paper shells in an 870.

**Ambush Master** · 05-23-2007, 21:53

Ditto here!! The 870 Express are priced very reasonable, are Parkerized and work every time. I've shot reloads (MANY TIMES RELOADED) in an 870 that looked like mushrooms!!!

Tubbs · 05-23-2007, 22:37

I haven't fired the mossberg in question, but I own three mossbergs and I love them. I have never had a problem with any of them. All of my shooting buddies own mossbergs also and their guns work great for them too. While I can't say anything bad about the 870 I am not a huge fan. Unlike most other people I have actually had a couple of bad experiences with the 870's, although they were due to the fact that the previous users had not taken care of them proporly.
I just picked up a used Charles Daly field grade semi auto and I like it. I've only got 200 round through it but its worked well for me so far and you can get them new for around $350-400. MSRP on the one that I got is $375 new and I paid $250 for it used with some extra choke tubes and other accessories.

HOLLiS · 05-24-2007, 00:22

I have two 870, excellent choice. For a auto loader, maybe look at the Remington 1100.

The other great thing about the 870, there are lot of add-ons to customize it for all sort of uses.

I also have a 590 Mossberg, it has served me well, but I use it only for home defense, so it does not get much use.

Schmalzy · 05-24-2007, 01:43

Thanks NDD and AM for the quick responses, and to everyone else for their input. It is a little expensive, but what are yall's thoughts on the Remington 11-87? I might have to step down and go for the 3 inch vs. 3.5 inch, but it's still pretty expensive. I enjoy pump shotguns and have shot a few 870's, but I think im ready to give a semi auto a chance. Second question, any preferences for camo pattern, or stay synthetic? Thanks again guys for your input/opinions. TR, if I may ask, what is your opinion?