Mossberg 935

[JaMak84]

Had a buddy ask me about this gun. Being that I've never owned a mossberg or shot one I have absolutely nothing to tell him about the gun or the company. Thoughts?

[Sandy Creek]

don't know much about it but I do know that it won't cycle 2 3/4 shells

[Jelly]

It kicks like a mule!!!!!!!!!!!!! especially with 3 1/2s but it will tear a turkey's head off. Just ask weimhunter.

[jacksbuddy]

Been shooting the 500 for years. It's pretty simple to operate, and can handle most anything. The only complaint I have is that it sometimes has trouble cycling shells. Mine jammed on me twice in one day this year, but a good jolt cleared whatever it was that jammed it.

I would rate the guns as 'Wal-Mart specials'. Not great, but not too bad either.

[donia]

http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/forums/vie ... hp?t=15050
some feedback on the 935 from another forum

I got one for Christmas last year - never fired a shot. First off, a shell got jammed in the barrel when I got to the blind & had to get a piece of cane to punch it out from the business end (was cycling it to see how it did - not very well). Then, the action wouldn't close without heavy assistance. Fought with it for an hour (thank goodness no birds were flying) then said *&$% on it and took it back and got a Super Nova pump and haven't had a lick of trouble since. The gun shop that it was bought from tried 3 other 935's and the actions on them did the same - wouldn't close without forcing it and even got a shell lodged in one of the barrels (not the one I brought back). Said Mossberg was trying to get the new model out too fast and skimped on the workmanship trying to keep up with other companies 3 1/2 mags.
I've never heard anyone say the same about the 835's or the 500's, just the 935. A buddy who was hunting with us (local call maker) told me he didn't want to say anything because it was a Christmas present, but it was a single shot that held 3 shells - had seen one do the exact same as mine the week before in MO.

[jar0023]

935 is the semi-auto. Per Mossberg it's only designed to cycle 3" and 3.5" shells, although there are reports that some will cycle heavy max dram 2-3/4" shells. They have shims to adjust drop/POI. They use the same oversized bore as the 835 so they pattern very well with factory chokes.

My hunting partner hunts with one. He had to send his back to Mossberg twice for a timing issue. His gun would work fine most of the time then it just wouldn't release a shell from the magazine. Since he's had it back this last time he's had no troubles.

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[jdbuckshot]

i think they are junk, i have had 2 of them, go buy an 870 and you'll have a gun that will last forever!

[duramax]

Typical Mossberg problems. Firing pin, safety, etc... You get what you pay for. Junky auto that happens to pattern well. Action is about as smooth as 60 grit sand paper.

[fowlminded]

Have on/had one... stay away from it. It cycles slow (if it does after a while). I did not have any problems with it at first. It slowly began to have problems cycling and continued to do so until it met an untimely death (long story). In short, I have three mossberg pumps and love them all...they are cheap and can take a ruthless beating. I cannot stand the 935 and will never have another mossberg autoloader nor would I suggest one to my worst enemy. And...jar0023 is correct it is only designed for 3" and 3.5" shells.

[weimhunter]

935 suck, 835 in my opinion is the best pump on the market. They will tear a turkeys head off like Jelly said. I know Donia had alot of trouble with his and took it back. Mossberg is a pump shotgun company and should stay that way.

[JaMak84]

Appreciate the input guys. Will tell my friend there are better options.

[Po Monkey Lounger]

Had a Mossberg 835 for many years, and it was a warhorse of a shotgun. It survived being under water in a swamp for 6-7 months (went overboard at end of Jan. and water finally receded enough to find it in late July). After a trip to the gunsmith, it went back into action for another 5-6 years and continued to work very well. Due to a barrel bending incident involving a 4 wheeler, I had to finally retire the gun a couple of years ago (don't ask ).

After trying a new Remington 870 Super Express pump which had many problem cycling shells, I settled in on a Browning BPS pump as the replacement for the old Mossy. The BPS has the same feel and weight to it that the Mossy 835 had. The few problems I experienced with it seem to have been successfully corrected.

I recently purchased a Mossberg auto 935, and the jury is still out. First of all, this shotgun WILL cycle 2 3/4 inch shells as long as they are "high brass". I shot several hundred rounds at sporting clays and skeet this past summer/fall without any problems. And so far this season, up until this past weekend, the gun was performing very well. On my last hunt with it, I experienced some problems with it firing --- pulled the trigger and nothing but a "click" sound. I think I just got some trash in the receiver/bore area of the gun, as I was able to get it working properly again. But, just to be on the safe side, I took it to the gunsmith to get it checked out. Should get the gun back today and will hopefully use it again this weekend.

I like the pattern it is putting out . And the gun is nicely balanced and easy to swing. And it does not seem to have an excessive amount of recoil, even when shooting 3 1/2 inch shells. When shooting 3 inch shells, the action is as smooth as a baby's behind.

But, my gut feeling is that this shotgun is going to be more sensitive to dirt/debris than the Mossy 835 pump (and other shotguns). You have to make sure that the bolt is completely closed and fully forward, so that the shell feeding clip on the bottom moves freely. If not, the gun won't fire or cycle. And if it doesn't, it will likely be due to some trash or debris in the bore.

I will keep you posted as to whether this shotgun makes it through the season with me.

[ltDangle]

I had an 835 for years and wore it out completely. I don't think any gun would have gone through what I put it through season after season. I am a one gun man. I have been shooting an O/U for several years and some of my club members talked me into a auto. I bought the 935 to have when hunting from a finisher.

I personally have not had any problems with the gun other than I can hit anything with it. That is me not the gun. The gunsmith won't cut it b/c of the plastic stock. I went back to the O/U. Therefore, the 935 is about as useless as throwing rocks too me.

I will make him a hell of a deal. Maybe 2 boxes have been shot through it.

PM me if you thinkhe wants it.

[O/U]

I've had one for three years. Can't stand it. It's been worked on twice but not to the factory. Guess that's the next stop. Mine will not close the bolt completely all the time so the gun will not fire.
A buddy has one and his has done fine but it does not do much duck hunting and has shot been very little.

[Po Monkey Lounger]

Got my 935 back from the gunsmith who diagnosed the problem with the bolt not going completely forward. It was a simple cleaning problem. After firing a large number of rounds, some carbon will build up to the point that a barrel seal does not fit snugly enough causing the firing pin to fall a hair short of the shell firing cap. This seal can be cleaned good periodically by simply removing the barrel, locating this seal, removing the carbon deposits, and lubricating it with a thin coat of gun oil.

Gun shot flawlessly this past weekend, cycling both 3" and 3 1/2 " shells.

I do not anticipate any more problems. And I would recommend this shotgun as an excellent "meat gun". It is not an heirloom gun and was not intended to be --- but, neither is the reliable 835 pump. But, if you simply want a shotgun that shoots a good pattern right out of the box with the factory chokes, is reasonably priced, versatile, and will kill the schit out of ducks, then the Mossberg 935 should fill this need well.