Remmy Versa Max or Mossy 930 for 3gun?

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Been looking at pick up a semi-auto for 3 gun and am considering these 2. Never handled either one so am stuck reading reviews only.

What are your opinions about either model? Good, bad, ugly.....don't care as long as it's info I can use to make up my mind.
 
I've had both a 930 Tactical and a VM.

The 930 was reliable as long as I used at least 3 dr. eq. 1 1/8 oz loads. Where that particular version sucked was a lack of a barrel threaded for chokes. A 930JM will address the choke issue.

The VM will run on any ammo I put in it without fail. Much easier to ghost load than the 930. You can also squeeze an extra round into the VM's tube.

I sold the 930 and run the VM. Which model 930 are you considering?

Someone will be along shortly to say "neither, get a Benelli M2." ;)
 
I've ran a VM for 2 seasons. It runs like a tank. Its heavier than an m2 but kicks much less. Very easy to work on and modify for 3 gun. And its 2/3 the price of a benelli.
 
Thanks Stevo. Yeah, my buddy runs an M2, so I've already been hearing the chirping....

I was looking at the JM model 930. I own a 590 and an 870 and prefer the Mossy ergos (I shoot left and like the safety up top).

Is the JM picky about ammo like the regular 930s?
 
I haven't handled the remmy but I would assume the versa-max is better somehow because it's almost twice the price, I do have a 930 though. Its about a year old so I can't give a longevity report yet but sofar not a single issue. It was the 2 barrel combo that I got . It does ghost load but it takes a few seconds to get that shell in place. The only mod to it was I put a S&J two shot extension on it. I had fun blasting through a bunch of high brass 00buck and slugs before I even tried a target load. It cycles light target loads beautifully.
 
Try and get your hands on each to see how they feel and fit you.
If the gun doesn't feel right, then it won't matter which you choose as you won't be able to shoot it competitively.
Barrel length, overall weight, stock dimensions, all play a factor in how you are able to handle the gun and swing it around as you engage targets.

Next you need to make an educated guess on how serious you are going to get regarding competition and total round count you are going to put through the gun.
In terms of quality of materials and longevity of parts, you get what you pay for.

Both guns are gas operated and both will need regular maintenance to ensure you don't have a stoppage during a match.

As far as shooting left, the Vmax safety can be reversed so that shouldn't be an issue for you.
The top mount safety is a nice feature, but depending on the matches you will be going to and their abandonment rules, the top safety is in an exposed position and can accidentally be moved while transitioning to your next gun.
Jerry M was DQ'd from a match because his safety reengaged while dumping the shotgun into a barrel.

Both need a bit of work to be in ideal shape for serious competition.
Loading ports opened up, lifters extended, fore ends modified so they are out of the way etc.

Between the two, I would pick the versamax.

I haven't had a chance to put rounds through it yet, but I built up a Stoeger for 3gun and just need time/weather cooperation to run it through its paces.
May be another cost effective alternative for some.

I went through all of this about 4-5 years ago.
Fortunately I was in a position to play with all of the platforms and decide which worked best for me.
I settled on the Benelli M2 because it had the right overall weight/balance I wanted, and it had the proven track record in the US.

Regardless of which platform you end up with, it will cost you over $1000 by the time its all said and done.
Try and handle each gun in your price rage/on your wish list and make an informed decision.
It would suck to buy a gun just to find out you don't like something about it and either have to live with it or end up having to sell it and lose money on the deal.
 
Yup.
helped a local shooter with his as well, and its been running fine till now.
His has been reliable with 3 dram target loads.
I'll have to play with mine to see how light you can go and still cycle 100% of the time.
The 3500 has a heavier recoil spring than a 3000 so it needs the 3 dram.

Guys in the US have been running the 3000's for the past year or so and they have learned that the extractors may need replacement with Benelli parts, but overall they are a good entry level gun.
They are also $450 down south so much easier to justify taking a chance on them.
 
Thanks for the info. The 3500 has my attention for when the my son decides to give up his 870.

Unfortunately, they seem to be quite a bit more expensive up here.
 
PaulS did all the work on My Stoeger M3500 and its been running great used it at a couple of matches sofar and I am super happy. definitely a good option for budget 3gun shotgun. got mine for 700$ all in when LeBaron had a special last october. using the winchester target 3dram no problems and SB target slugs and everything runs smoothly.

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