Description
The Mossberg 930 SA 12 ga 26″ 3″ Realtree Max-5 Synthetic Stock Finish is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed for hunting and field use. It features a 26-inch vent-rib barrel, a 3-inch chamber, and is finished in Realtree Max-5 camouflage on a synthetic stock for effective concealment in a variety of environments. This model is known for its reliable cycling with a range of loads, making it a practical choice for waterfowl, turkey, and upland game hunting. With a price of $704.80, it offers a solid balance of performance and value for the active shooter.
Key Features
- Gas-Operated Reliability: The 930’s gas system reduces felt recoil and ensures consistent cycling with target loads, heavy waterfowl shells, and everything in between.
- Realtree Max-5 Camo: Full synthetic stock and forend are finished in a versatile, high-contrast camouflage pattern that breaks up your outline in timber, marsh, and field edges.
- 26″ Vent-Rib Barrel: Provides a clean sight plane for quick target acquisition on flushing birds. The 3″ chamber handles a wide array of 12-gauge ammunition.
- Dual Extractors & Steel-to-Steel Lockup: Built for durability and positive extraction, even in muddy or adverse conditions you’ll encounter in the Missouri blind.
- Drop-in Ready: The shotgun is ready for the field out of the box—no gunsmithing required to start patterning your preferred choke and load combination.
Specifications & Details
| Gauge | 12 Gauge |
| Chamber | 3″ |
| Barrel Length | 26″ |
| Overall Length | 47.5″ (Approx.) |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs (Approx.) |
| Finish | Realtree Max-5 Synthetic |
Weighing in at approximately 7.5 pounds, the 930 SA carries smoothly through a long day of pushing brush for pheasants or waiting in a duck marsh. The balance point is just ahead of the receiver, making it a natural pointer. Its 47.5-inch overall length strikes a practical compromise between maneuverability in thick cover and a full swing for pass-shooting. Here’s the thing—when it comes to a semi-auto that won’t choke on light target loads after a season of heavy hunting rounds, the gas system in the 930 is built to handle it. The synthetic stock isn’t just for camouflage; it shrugs off moisture, temperature changes, and the general abuse a hunting firearm endures, season after season.
Who This Shotgun Is For
This is the hunter’s semi-auto. It’s for the waterfowler who needs a dependable gun that cycles reliably from first-light #2 steel to late-season BBB shot. It’s for the turkey hunter who values a camouflaged profile and wants the quick follow-up shot capability a semi-auto provides. It’s also an excellent choice for the upland hunter covering miles of CRP fields for pheasant or trekking through oak ridges for squirrel. If your primary use is home defense, a shorter-barreled model would be more appropriate, but for field and game, this configuration is dialed in. The design is straightforward and robust, favoring function over unnecessary complication.
Practical Pros & Cons
Pros: The gas operation significantly softens recoil compared to many inertia-driven systems, which is a major benefit during long practice sessions or a full day of shooting. The Realtree Max-5 finish is highly effective and durable, requiring minimal maintenance. Mossberg’s reputation for building tough, no-nonsense shotguns is evident in the 930’s construction. It’s compatible with a wide range of aftermarket chokes that use the common Accu-Choke thread pattern, like those from Carlson’s or Trulock, allowing you to tailor your pattern.
Cons: As a field-focused model, it lacks some of the tactical features like extended magazine tubes or ghost ring sights found on other 930 variants. The synthetic stock, while durable, may not offer the same aesthetic appeal as wood for some traditionalists. Some users note that the gas system requires more frequent cleaning than an inertia gun to maintain peak reliability, especially after firing many rounds of dirty ammunition. That said, a simple field strip and clean is a routine part of ownership.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the magazine capacity of this model?
A: The field model typically comes with a plug installed to limit the magazine to a 2+1 capacity (two in the tube, one in the chamber) to comply with federal migratory bird hunting regulations. This plug can be removed for other uses, increasing capacity, but always check your local and state laws.
Q: Does it come with choke tubes?
A: Yes, it includes a set of Mossberg Accu-Choke tubes (often Improved Cylinder, Modified, and Full), giving you immediate flexibility for different types of game and shooting distances.
Q: Can the stock be adjusted for length of pull?
A: The stock on this model is a fixed synthetic design. For a customizable fit, aftermarket stocks and recoil pads from brands like Magpul (SGA stock) are available, but may require minor fitting.
Ready to add this reliable, camo-clad workhorse to your gear? This Mossberg 930 SA 12 ga 26″ 3″ Realtree Max-5 Synthetic Stock Finish is available at firearms-missouri.com for Missouri residents and nationwide. FFL transfer required for firearm purchases.
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