Moss 930 vs 11-87 Premier

[skhunter]

I can get a new synthetic 930 for $459.00 or a mint used 11-87 synthetic for $499.00.
What would you do?
What are the pro's and con's of each.

 

[mlehtovaara]

930 will cycle lighter rounds better for the most part. There is lots of info on 11/87's not working with cheap target loads.

930 comes with a shim kit to adjust the stock angle, don't know about the 11/87.

930 that I have has a 26 inch ported bird barrel with a fiber optic bead.

Mine runs flawlessly with everything I have put through it, and don't worry about cleaning it too much at all.

 

[seth]

930 is the best shotgun I've ever owned.

Get the deer / bird combo!

 

[gunsaholic]

I have both. As far as I am concerned from my experience with both, it is a toss up. I have found that both will cycle light loads. But I would give the edge slightly to the 930 as far as not being quite as finicky and not needing as frequent a cleaning. For my build, I find the 1187 fits me the best right off the shelf and therefore I can hit slightly better with it. And fit of gun is a large part of the selection process.

 

[skhunter]

Looks like I'm going with a new 930. Perfomance seems to be equal and it's always nice to buy a new gun.

 

[Greenhorse six]

http://randywakeman.com/Review_Mossberg_930_ 12_Gauge_Autoloader.htm