Mossberg 930 SPX Pistol Grip

[Shaun Bowler]

Since I read an article in the "Rifleman" regarding the "Shotgun of the year," I have been attempting to buy one. 930 SPX Pistol Grip.7+1 semi
In N. Cal there are none available. Plenty of regular stock.
Not a single PG available.
Is the PG a myth, or do I just have to get in line?
I have been looking for at least 2 months.
Anyone have a suggestion?

 

[LoneStarWings]

Speaking of which, could anyone lay out the advantages/disadvantages of the pistol grip stock vs the traditional? I'm in the market for an SPX myself and don't know which to get. From the OP it sounds like I might not have a choice.

 

[hogdogs]

The disadvantage to the AR style PG stock is that it reduces the number of accurate, solid, comfotable shooting positions and grips. For instance if required, I can pull off some decent shots from the hip with regular stock but not so easy with the AR style and my wrist injuries of the past leave 'em aching after one shot.
Brent

 

[Lee Lapin]

In N. Cal there are none available. Plenty of regular stock.
Not a single PG available

Or is it just a [Governator voice]Cal i forn ia[/Governator voice] thing, with no non-PC shotguns allowed?

lpl

 

[zombieslayer]

Most people HATE PG's. I have two and they're HANDY. I've got over 2k rounds of all kinds of loads through just one, and have even shot (and hit) clays out at the range with a boyscout troop in ocala. I thought they were stupid, and picked up a 500 Mariner with PG at a show for cheap. It's been a really handy, useful gun. Great for in the truck. Mine's killed snakes, rabbits, wild dogs, etc.

 

[Shaun Bowler]

Thanks everyone.

 

[jakeg823]

I had trouble finding the PG model when i bought my 930 SPX, so i just bought the normal stock version and then ordered the PG stock from Choate(the same company that makes the PG stock and mag extension for the 930 SPX) Just go to their website, i believe its choatemachine.com, but if not then just google it. I had a couple problems at first because they sent me the wrong spacer(twice) and spoke with Fred Choate and finally got the right one, their customer service is very good, if the girl on the phone doesnt know the answer she immediately hands over the phone to Fred Choate.

and to clarify its not an AR style PG stock(as in telescoping) or a PG only stock, its very similar to the normal stock but with a PG. some say its ugly, but personally i like it, shoots much better with it than with the original. of course w/ or w/o it still shoots like a dream(much better than my bro's mossy 500, which tends to turn my shoulder black and blue for a couple weeks w/n about 20 rounds)

 

[Smitty in CT]

Here in CT....

The pistol gripped version of the 930SPX falls under the definition of an "ASSAULT WEAPON", because it is a semi-automatic and has two or more "evil" features.... 1) Protrudung pistol grip, 2) Extended Magazine

...(C) A semiautomatic shotgun that has at least two of the following:

(i) A folding or telescoping stock;

(ii) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon;

(iii) A fixed magazine capacity in excess of five rounds; and

(iv) An ability to accept a detachable magazine; or

(4) A part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault weapon, as defined in subdivision (3) of this subsection, or any combination of parts from which an assault weapon, as defined in subdivision (3) of this subsection, may be rapidly assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person.

Sub-section (4) is the one that reaaly sucks, you don't even need intent in CT, just posession of the materials.....

Good Luck and do your homework.....

 

[zippy13]

Shaun, the M930 comes with a pistol grip stock. In the world of plastic stocked Mossberg 500s and Remington 870s the term pistol grip stock is often used to denote a detached pistol grip or AR style stock. The term pistol grip goes way back and was initially used to distinguish grip stocks from classic straight, or English, stocks. The majority of shotguns sold in the US are of the pistol grip style. With tactical specific shotguns came the introduction of detached pistol grip and pistol grip only stocks. To avoid confusion, when using the term pistol grip remember to include detached (or full) or only as applicable, otherwise you're talking about a conventional stock. The government makes a big deal about the difference between detached and conventional pistol grips. In strict jurisdictions, converting to a detached pistol grip may meet the assault weapon definition.

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