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From Top to Bottom: Mossberg 940 Pro Sporting Autoloader (Walnut), Mossberg 940 Pro Sporting Autoloader Super Bantam (Black), Mossberg 940 Pro Thunder Ranch, Mossberg 590 Pro Thunder Ranch

Fans of Mossberg will undoubtedly appreciate their latest offerings of shotguns debuting this year. Whether it’s for trap and skeet, competition, or hunting, it’s evident that Mossberg has all of the bases covered.

Mossberg 940 Pro Sporting Autoloaders

Based on Mossberg’s 940 autoloading platform, the 940 Pro Sporting has a gas system that may run up to 1,500 rounds before cleaning. It will also cycle factory-manufactured 2.75 or 3-inch ammunition, 1 oz or greater. The gas piston, magazine tube, hammer, and sear have a nickel boron coating and extra finishing for corrosion resistance and enhanced operation.

The 940 Pro Sporting boasts several ergonomic features such as an oversized and beveled loading port, a pinch-free elevator and shell catch, and an oversized, contoured charging handle and paddle-style bolt release. Both the slim, ergonomic forend and stock feature Mossberg’s signature texturing for a secure hold. The 940 Pro Sporting Autoloaders are topped with a HIVIZ CompSight front fiber optic sight and a blue anodized magazine tube cap and charging handle.

940 Pro Sporting Walnut

The 940 Pro Sporting Walnut shotgun features a handsome walnut stock and forend with an elegant cream finish. The stock is user-adjustable for length-of-pull (13 – 14.25 inches) and adjustable for cast and drop, using the incremental stock shims. Rounding out this competition-ready autoloader are 30-inch vent rib barrel with three extended Briley™ choke tubes (Skeet, Modified, and Improved Cylinder). MSRP:  $1,225

940 Pro Sporting Super Bantam

Featuring a black synthetic stock adjustable for length-of-pull (12.5 – 14.25 inches) using incremental stock shims and adjustability for drop and cast, this 940 Pro allows for a custom fit. Completing this package is a 26-inch vent rib barrel that is also equipped with three extended Briley choke tubes (Skeet, Modified, and Improved Cylinder). MSRP:  $1,050

Mossberg 590 & 940 Pro Thunder Ranch Shotguns

Mossberg’s 590 & 940 Pro Thunder Ranch Shotguns sport a Patriot Brown Cerakote coating on the receiver and 18.5-inch cylinder bore barrel. Thanks to the convenient optic-cut receiver, shooters have the choice of directly mounting a microdot optic (Shield RMSc-footprint). A cover plate is included when an optic is not in use. Lastly, the two both sport a Thunder Ranch logo lasered on the receiver.

590 Thunder Ranch Pump-Action Shotgun

590 shotguns include non-binding twin action bars, positive steel-to-steel lock-up and anti-jam elevator, dual extractors, drilled and tapped receivers, and ambidextrous top-mounted safety. The convenient clean-out magazine tube with cap makes maintenance a breeze. Shooters will appreciate the durable black synthetic stock for years of hard use and the corncob-style forend for a secure hold. Lastly, the 590 Thunder Ranch possesses a 7-shot total capacity and a compact 13-inch length-of-pull. MSRP: $662

940 Pro Thunder Ranch Autoloading Shotgun

Just like other 940 shotguns, shooters can expect the same clean-running and redesigned gas-operating system that may run up to 1,500 rounds between cleaning intervals. Internal parts offer corrosion-resistant finishes including nickel-boron coated gas piston, magazine tube, hammer, and sear. Ergonomic features include an enlarged and beveled loading port, an elongated, pinch-free elevator, an extended knurled charging handle, and a paddle-style bolt release. These convenient features aside, the 940 Pro Thunder Ranch Autoloading Shotgun showcases a front fiber optic sight, 8-round total capacity, and barrel clamp with dual-sided M-LOK-compatible slots for adding accessories.

The Thunder Ranch edition also has a self-draining, user-adjustable length-of-pull synthetic (range of 12.5 – 14.25 inches) plus adjustability for drop at comb and cast paired with a slim profile synthetic forend, both coated with a Cerakote Patriot Brown finish. Lastly, the QD sling mounting ports can be easily accessed on both sides of the stock and forend. MSRP: $1,295

Mossberg’s Two New Cerakote Versions of the 940 Pro Tactical Shotgun

Mossberg is bringing out two new versions of their 940 Pro Tactical 12-gauge, 8-shot autoloading shotgun with Cerakote OD Green or Flat Dark Earth polymer-ceramic finish on the receiver, barrel, and magazine tube. These feature-packed, optic-ready autoloaders deliver quick target acquisition, ease of operation, and simple adjustability.

Standard 940 features aside, the 940 Pro Tactical includes a patent-pending, optic-cut receiver for the direct mounting of low-profile, micro dot sights (RMSc footprint). The extended magazine tube allows for a 7+1 round capacity with 2.75-inch shells and the barrel clamp features a sling swivel stud plus dual-sided M-LOK-compatible slots. The 18.5-inch barrel has a fiber optic front sight and is threaded for use with interchangeable AccuChoke choke tubes (Cylinder choke tube included). The receiver is also drilled and tapped for adding the rail-mounted optics of your choice. Lastly, the sturdy black matte synthetic stock and forend withstand years of hard use. MSRP:  $1,281

Mossberg 590S Shotgun Now Available in Magpul Holosun Combo & Optic-Ready Compact Version

Last but certainly not least, the Mossberg 590S now offers a Magpul Holosun Combo with SGA and MOE furniture and Holosun HS407K micro dot sight and a Compact optic-ready model with variable 12 to 13-inch length-of-pull. Both versions feature 18.5-inch AccuChoke™-compatible barrels, a matte-blue metal finish, and the capability of cycling 1.75, 2.75, and 3-inch shotshells interchangeably without the use of an adaptor. A cover plate is included for use when a sight is not mounted.

The 590S’s key design elements include a redesigned elevator and bolt slide combined with the addition of an energy-absorbing bumper. This patented design allows the user to load their choice of shotshell length (1.75-, 2.75-, and 3-inch) and shotshell type in any combination. The use of shorter shell lengths will also increase the overall capacity of the 590S. 

At the core of the 590 platform are non-binding twin action bars, positive steel-to-steel lock-up and anti-jam elevator, dual extractors, drilled and tapped receivers, ambidextrous top-mounted safety, and convenient clean-out magazine tube with cap. Standard features of the 590S series include a patent-pending optic-cut receiver for the direct mounting of microdot sights (RMSc footprint), a synthetic stock and forend, a logo-engraved receiver, and a maximum capacity of 10 rounds with mini shells (1.75 inch).

590S Magpul Holosun Combo Pump-Action Shotgun

This feature-packed combo is equipped with the  Magpul SGA stock, an ambidextrous, user-configurable buttstock that includes a spacer system for length-of-pull adjustment (12.25 – 14.25 inches), improved grip ergonomics, recoil-reducing butt pad, and optional cheek risers for enhanced eye alignment with optics. The Magpul MOE forend features an extended length with front and rear hand stops for improved manipulation and adds modularity with M-LOK slots for compatibility with all M-LOK accessories. Both stock and forend feature a gray finish with QD swivel mounts. This 590S combo also comes equipped with a Holosun 407K micro dot sight that yields up to 50,000 hours of battery life, 6 MOA dot, 12 brightness settings, and Shake Awake feature. MSRP: $1,035

590S Compact Optic Ready Pump-Action Shotgun

The compact version features a durable black synthetic stock with variable length-of-pull stock (12 – 13 inches) with use of a stock insert and matching black corncob-style forend. For ease of transport, the 590S Compact includes front and rear sling swivel studs. MSRP:  $727

For more information, please visit www.mossberg.com

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