Mossberg 935
 

I'm looking for an all purpose semi-auto 12 gauge. I've heard good reports about the new Mossberg 935. I'm wondering if any one out there has one and what you think about. I hunt everything there is to hunt, deer, ducks, geese, turkey, rabbits, pheasant... I appriciate your opinions, good or bad. Thanks.

RE: Mossberg 935
 

I have an 835 and its awesome. I thought about stepping up to the 935, but its not really "all-purpose" because it is not chambered for 2 3/4" shells, just mag loads. Other than that, i would say it is an awesome gun like the 835 is.

RE: Mossberg 935
 

Thanks, that's the kind of information i'm looking for.

RE: Mossberg 935
 

Your wrong ,it is chambered for 2 3/4.I have not shot mine yet but have heard reports that it will not cycle 2 3/4" untill gun has been broken in with 3" or 3 1/2" shells.

RE: Mossberg 935
 

oh, sorry, i thought i read somewhere that it was just for 3" and 3 1/2" loads...

RE: Mossberg 935
 

mossberg web site says it shoots only 3-3.5" loads...they also have a new 930 autoloader that shoots 2 3/4", but the 935 says magnum loads

RE: Mossberg 935
 

Yes it was only designed to shoot 3 and 3 1/2", but guys that have shot theres have found that after being broke in with the 3" in shells that it would also cycle the 2 3/4" shells.the barrels are chamber for all 3 size shells.

RE: Mossberg 935
 

Thanks for addressing the shell sizes, that was one of my concerns about this gun. I'm going to do some more research into the topic, but I really appriciate all of your input.

RE: Mossberg 935
 

Take a look at a Bakail MP153. I looked at both last year and chose the Bakail. Finish is nothing to brag about, but it is a real workhorse. The mossy is a nicer looking gun, though.

RE: Mossberg 935
 

awesome, thanks for the info jcb9901, i may have to look in to those over my 835 now. the 935 arent really that expensive either, i jound one at gander mountain for $500. It was the hardwoods camo turkey edition like my 835 is. It was real nice.

RE: Mossberg 935
 

walmart can order you one for $472.I found mine on gunbroker.com slightly used for $370 in shadow grass.

RE: Mossberg 935
 

In Ohio, Dick's Sporting Goods has 935 Turkey gun in mossy oak new break up for 475.00

RE: Mossberg 935
 

If anyone is shooting 2 3/4" shells in a 935 they are lucky. The barrel and the owners manual both state 3" and 3 1/2" only. I have heard of a handful of customers that after several boxes of 3 1/2" duckloads, got 2 3/4" 1.25oz heavy field loads to cycle through theres, but not ALWAYS. For squirrels, rabbits or doves those are heavy loads and typically fairly expensive. If you aren't wanting to shell out the money for a quality piece like a SBE II or Extrema II then look at the 912 Franchi (essentially a 3.5" Benelli M1). They will do it all and are decent guns of decent quality. They are almost as light as the SBE II and Extrema II and can be had for $700-$900.

The 935 is a great duck, turkey gun. It WILL "shoot loose" just like anyother Mossberg, that being it will get loose and "rattley" after a flat or two of heavy loads run through it. But what the heck, for $500 what can you expect? With a Rhino .695 and some 2 1/4oz 4x5x7 Nitros it will make for a turkey gun that very very few can compete with! ;) And the Lord knows it doesn't beat you senseless like the old un-ported 835s (like mine MAN does it loosen the fillings [:@] on the patterning range).

Good luck,
RA