Mossberg Introduces The New 940 JM Pro

The Mossberg 940 JM Pro is a 12 Gauge semi-automatic shotgun designed for competition, serving as a significant upgrade from the 930 series. Developed with input from competitive shooters Lena and Jerry Miculek, it features enhanced ergonomics, an oversized bolt release and charging handle, and a redesigned, competition-ready loading port optimized for quad-loading. The shotgun boasts out-of-the-box adjustability for length of pull, drop, and cast, and includes three Briley chokes. A key innovation is the extended lifter, which prevents thumb injury during rapid loading, making it the first shotgun Lena Miculek could quad-load without modification.

Quick Summary

The Mossberg 940 JM Pro is a 12 Gauge competition shotgun, upgrading the 930 series with a redesigned loading port for efficient quad-loading and an extended lifter to prevent thumb injury. It offers out-of-the-box adjustability for length of pull, drop, and cast, and can run 1500 rounds before cleaning.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction: Mossberg 940 JM Pro
  2. 00:10940 JM Pro Overview & 930 Series Replacement
  3. 00:17Lena Miculek's Design Input
  4. 00:26Enhanced Ergonomics & Controls
  5. 00:41Slimmed Stock and Adjustability
  6. 01:01Included Briley Chokes
  7. 01:08Competition-Ready Loading Port
  8. 01:23Quad-Loading Demonstration
  9. 01:46Effortless Loading & Extended Lifter
  10. 02:11Miculek Input & 940 Upgrade
  11. 02:26Enhanced Reliability and Cleaning Interval
  12. 02:39Brent Wheat's Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key upgrades of the Mossberg 940 JM Pro over the 930 series?

The 940 JM Pro features a redesigned, competition-ready loading port optimized for quad-loading, an extended lifter to prevent thumb injury, enhanced ergonomics with oversized controls, and a significantly improved reliability allowing 1500 rounds before cleaning.

How does the Mossberg 940 JM Pro improve quad-loading?

The 940 JM Pro's loading port is specifically designed for quad-loading, and it includes an extended lifter. This combination makes rapid shell insertion smoother and prevents the common issue of thumb injury during fast reloads, a significant advantage for competitive shooters.

What adjustability features does the Mossberg 940 JM Pro offer?

The shotgun provides out-of-the-box adjustability for length of pull, ranging from 13 to 14.25 inches. It also allows for adjustments to the drop and cast of the stock, enabling shooters to fine-tune the fit for optimal comfort and performance.

What chokes are included with the Mossberg 940 JM Pro?

The Mossberg 940 JM Pro comes standard with three Briley chokes: Cylinder, Improved Cylinder (IC), and Modified (Mod). These chokes are extended, which helps protect the shooter's thumb during rapid loading operations.

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