I’ve been running a Mossberg 930 SPX for almost 5 years now, and it’s been a great gun. Mossberg came out with the 940 series a couple of years back, and while it looked good, I didn’t see a reason to jump from my 930. Well, that may change with the drop of the new 940 Pro Tactical SPX shotgun.
The Mossberg Pro 940 SPX Semi-Automatic Shotgun
The 940 Pro Tactical SPX uses Mossberg’s cleaner-running and redesigned 940 Pro gas-operating system. It will be available in 8-shot or 5-shot versions with 18.5-inch AccuChoke compatible barrels. Initially, Mossberg will have five models available. That will include a Holosun Micro Dot Combo and optional Cerakote finishes.
The 940 Pro Tactical SPX has corrosion-resistant internal parts and finishes. It uses a nickel boron-coated gas piston, magazine tube, hammer, and sear. The cleaner-running gas vent system allows for longer cleaning intervals and smooth, reliable operation. My 930 SPX runs smoothly without a lot of maintenance now, so I’m impressed that the 940 Pros run cleaner.
The 940 Pro’s have optic-ready receivers and drilled and tapped receivers. They use an oversized ergonomic bolt release and a knurled and extended charging handle. The loading port is enlarged and beveled and fitted with an elongated, pinch-free elevator. A bright orange anodized follower lets you know when the tube is empty.
The P40 Pro Tactical SPX is fitted with an 18.5-inch AccuChoke barrel complete with a Cylinder choke tube. It has an extended magazine tube with 7+1 round capacity (2.75-inch shells). The synthetic stock is self-draining and has a user-adjustable length-of-pull with a range of 12.5 – 14.25 inches with the use of inserts.
I’m a big fan of this one. I’ve run Mossberg 500, 590, and 930 shotguns for over 30 years but always found the 14-inch LOP on most to be overly long for me. Having an option from the factory is nice. There’s also the ability to adjust the drop at comb and cast with the use of incremental stock shims. The stock grip features Mossberg’s signature aggressive texturing, and a rear swivel stud is provided.
Updated Features of the 940 Pro Tactical SPX:
- An innovative forend design that features an integrated heat shield, two QD cups, three M-LOK® mounting slots (3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions), and Mossberg’s signature texturing.
- Stabilizing barrel clamp with two-sided M-LOK mounting slots and swivel studs.
- Two QD mounting cups on stock (right and left) allow the sling mount to be positioned in 90-degree increments (3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions).
- Rear Ghost Ring and front fiber optic sights with protective, low-profile wings. Simply remove the Ghost Ring sight, and the receiver is optic-ready for the direct mounting of micro-dot sights.
- Adapter plates are provided for optic-ready receivers for mounting RMR®, Docter™, and Leupold® footprints to the optic cut in the receiver, which is covered by certain patents and patent pending.
- Redesigned, oversized ambidextrous safety.
- Redesigned one-piece magazine tube for ease of maintenance and improved reliability. The magazine spring is retained for ease of removing and attaching the barrel.
- A detachable sleeve protects the magazine tube and secures the forend.
- Vang Comp® 6-Shotshell Carrier Card with Velcro mounting plate and hook-and-loop card attachment system.
- Durable Cerakote coatings (Flat Dark Earth and OD Green) on barreled actions of select models for added wear and corrosion protection.
Available Models
Available models include:
- (85162) 940 Pro Tactical SPX 8-Shot – black synthetic model with matte blue metal finish
- (85177) 940 Pro Tactical SPX 8-Shot Cerakote (Flat Dark Earth) – black synthetic model with FDE metal finish
- (85178) 940 Pro Tactical SPX 8-Shot Cerakote (OD Green) – black synthetic model with OD Green metal finish
- (85180) 940 Pro Tactical SPX 5-Shot – black synthetic model with matte blue metal finish
- (85179) 940 Pro Tactical SPX 8-Shot Holosun Micro Dot Combo – black synthetic 8-shot model with mounted Holosun 407K sight. This durable optic provides twelve brightness settings, 6 MOA dot reticle, and 50K hours of battery life.
MSRP’s run between $1,190.00 and $1,371.00 depending on model.
For more information on the 940 Pro Tactical SPX and the complete line of Mossberg security shotguns, please visit Mossberg.com.
