The Mossberg Professional Series of shotguns offer significant improvements in design, durability, and adaptability.
Jeremy Stafford, the Law Enforcement and Military Sales Manager at Mossberg, discusses features of the Mossberg Professional Series, including the 940 Professional, 590A1, and 940 SPX. Overall, the Professional Series of shotguns offer significant improvements in design, durability, and adaptability, providing law enforcement, military, and civilian users with highly functional, customizable, and reliable firearms.
Watch the video for more details of the Mossberg 590, 940 and 940SPX.
590A1 Professional
Durability: The 590A1 Professional comes with a Cerakote finish, providing better corrosion resistance and abrasion protection compared to older coatings like matte bluing or parkerizing.
Designed for Modern Law Enforcement: The 590A1 Professional meets military specs and has been upgraded for current law enforcement needs. The design addresses the cramped interior of modern police cruisers, where space is limited due to new tech like computers and cooling systems.
Sighting System: The low-profile ghost ring sight system is designed to be compatible with modern ammunition, such as flight control tactical buckshot, keeping shots tight at around 25 yards. This system can also support tactical slugs with a range out to 75 yards. The sights are optimized for both short-range buckshot and longer-range slugs, providing versatility.
Ergonomics and Adaptability: For newer and smaller shooters, Mossberg offers an ultra-compact stock with an adjustable length of pull (from under 12 inches to 13 inches). This helps ensure a better fit and reduces discomfort from recoil, especially for smaller officers.
Red Dot Compatibility: A rear sight that pops out allows users to easily mount a red dot sight (RMSC pattern), which is ideal for a more precise aim. This system is particularly beneficial for new or less experienced shooters.
590A1 Specs:
- 7-Shot and 9-Shot (6-Shot for NFA/Class 3)
- 12 Gauge
- MIL-SPEC construction (MIL-S-3443E):
- Heavy-Walled barrel
- Metal trigger guard and safety button
- Clean-out magazine tube
- Drilled and tapped receiver
- Various sight, stock, and forend configurations
- Parkerized or Marinecote™ finishes
- Standard pump-action features include dual extractors, steel-to-steel lockup, top-mounted ambidextrous safety, twin action bars, and anti-jam elevator
- UPC: 015813516600
940 Professional and 940 SPX
Enhanced Durability: The 940 and SPX feature robust aluminum shrouds, improved gas systems, and reinforced bolt releases, making the shotguns durable and reliable. They are designed to be bomb-proof, with metal sights and minimal plastic components.
Shared Design Elements: Both shotguns share similar sight systems and are part of the Professional series. They are designed with improved gas systems that allow for 1,500-2,000 rounds between cleanings, making maintenance more manageable.
Forend Design: The 940 has a slim forend with M-LOK slots and QD sling swivels. Mossberg’s attention to detail ensures that accessories like flashlights can be easily mounted without overcrowding the front end of the shotgun, unlike some competitor models.
Adjustability: The 940’s stock is fully adjustable for length of pull, cast, comb, and cant, providing a customizable fit for users.
940 Professional Specs:
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Action: Semi-Automatic, gas-operated
- Magazine Capacity: Varies by model (e.g., 5-shot, 7+1, 8-shot, 4+1)
- Barrel Lengths: Available in 18.5″, 24″, 28″ and 30-inch
- Optic Compatibility: Optic-ready receiver, with cuts for RMSc-pattern micro dot sights, with adapter plates for RMR, Docter, and Leupold footprints
- Safety: Ambidextrous, top-mounted safety
- Sights: Fiber optic or ghost-ring/fiber optic sights with low-profile protective wings
- Choke System: Threaded barrel for Mossberg AccuChoke/ X-Factor ported tubes, with options including Cylinder, Skeet, Modified, and Improved Cylinder
- Stock: Adjustable length of pull (LOP), drop, and cast using spacers and shims
- Gas System: Designed for cleaner running and longer cleaning intervals (up to 1500 rounds)
- Materials: Durably built with corrosion-resistant internal parts, and features like Cerakote polymer-ceramic coating on select models
- Ergonomics: Oversized, contoured charging handle and bolt release for quick manipulation
- Other features: Quick-empty magazine release, drilled and tapped receiver, integrated heat shield
940 SPX Specs:
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Action Type: Semi-Auto
- Chamber Size: 3″
- Usage: Security
- Barrel Length: 18.5″
- Barrel Finish: Matte Blue
- Choke: Accu-Choke System – Cylinder Bore Choke Installed
- Capacity: 4+1
- Length: 37″
- LOP: 12.5″-14.25″
- LOP Type: Adjustable
- Sights: Metal Ghost Ring w/Front FO; Optic-Ready
- Stock: Adj. LOP, Cast, Drop – Synthetic (Black)
- Weight: 7.25
- UPC: 015813851626
Are these shotguns suitable for civilian use?
Yes, while the 590A1 Professional Series and 940 Pro Tactical SPX are designed with military and law enforcement in mind, they are available for civilian purchase. However, models with shorter barrels (like the 14″ version) may be classified as short-barreled shotguns (SBS) under the National Firearms Act (NFA), requiring additional paperwork and tax stamps for civilian ownership.
Mossberg Professional Series Overview
- High-Quality Components: The Professional series combines the features of a production gun with the quality found in custom-built shotguns. Mossberg uses hand-qualified parts and a comprehensive inspection process during assembly, ensuring high-quality performance.
- User-Centric Features: Designed for hard use and offering elevated performance, the Professional series targets those who want a more rugged and reliable option compared to standard models.
- Options for Different Needs: While the Van Comp side saddle is not included in the 590 Professional (to meet department policies), it is available in the SPX, catering to users who need additional storage.
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