Hello,

I was just wondering curious what is the best NJ compliant tactical semi auto shotgun? I have been looking at the Saiga 12 and Mossberg 930 but what other options are out there for a tough rugged shotgun?

Mossberg 590 (nj legal bayonet lug!)

 

Rem 870 with all the bells and whistles.

My brother has the 590 A1 its amazing but I was looking for a semi auto any ideas?

FNH SLP or Benelli M2

930 is a nice one. But , watch your capacity. I had one for a while but went back to an older 870.

Benelli M2 owner here if you have any questions.

I love that Benelli M2 Tactical, but I just can't justify spending well over a thousand dollars for it when I already have a Mossberg 500 and 590A1.

What is the difference between the M2 and M4?

M2 - aluminum receiver, lighter, has spring/inertia system that requires a minimum amount of recoil in order to completely eject fired round and chamber new round. Does not run well on lightly powered loads (like 'less-than-lethal' loads).

 

M4 - steel receiver, heavier, has "ARGO" self regulating gas system that allows it to cycle with just about any type of load.

 

The M4 is not currently sold in a NJ-legal configuration, I believe, so you may have to get one delivered to a FFL and have the FFL replace the pistol grip stock with a non-pistol grip stock.

Semi Auto tacticals suck in NJ. Most of the features that make it tactical, also make it an assault weapon. Get a pump gun and you can pretty much do what you want with it.

M2 - aluminum receiver, lighter, has spring/inertia system that requires a minimum amount of recoil in order to completely eject fired round and chamber new round. Does not run well on lightly powered loads (like 'less-than-lethal' loads).

 

M4 - steel receiver, heavier, has "ARGO" self regulating gas system that allows it to cycle with just about any type of load.

 

The M4 is not currently sold in a NJ-legal configuration, I believe, so you may have to get one delivered to a FFL and have the FFL replace the pistol grip stock with a non-pistol grip stock.

 

Wrong I have a benelli m4 and m2 both have aluminum receivers, also they make a jersey legal version specific for nj. Ask your FFL.

Semi Auto tacticals suck in NJ. Most of the features that make it tactical, also make it an assault weapon. Get a pump gun and you can pretty much do what you want with it.

 

You can just stay at the beach cause you have no idea what the ##^*^}{ you are talking about.

semi auto? Mossberg 930 or Benelli

 

pump? Mossberg anything

Wrong I have a benelli m4 and m2 both have aluminum receivers, also they make a jersey legal version specific for nj. Ask your FFL.

 

I did get the cycling systems right, didn't I?

 

Cool that they've got a NJ legal version now, wonder why I keep reading threads about people having to have stocks swapped at their FFL's like the following:

 

http://njgunforums.c...lli-m4-shotgun/

 

I did get the cycling systems right, didn't I?

 

Cool that they've got a NJ legal version now, wonder why I keep reading threads about people having to have stocks swapped at their FFL's like the following:

 

http://njgunforums.c...lli-m4-shotgun/

 

Ya you got the cyclings right lol!

I had the opportunity to fondle a Mossberg 930 Tactical with ghost ring sights yesterday at Luciano's, and even though I already have two pump SG's, I could hear it calling to me. It costs about a third less than the Benelli. So far I've resisted its call, but I can feel myself weakening...

You should go to http://www.aiptactical.com and read about what makes something a true "fighting shotgun" and not some mall-ninja, tacticool waste of space.

I like the Saiga 12 and the prices are back down to more sane levels now. The cheapest I've seen at an online store is $599.

You should go to http://www.aiptactical.com and read about what makes something a true "fighting shotgun" and not some mall-ninja, tacticool waste of space.

 

Thanks for posting that article. The gist of it was this:

"If you are looking for a Duty Weapon, Home Defense Shotgun or a fighting shotgun then I have three very important bits of advice for you. 1. Keep it basic 2. Keep it basic 3. Keep it basic."

 

Tough to get more basic than this (although I guess you could get by without the breacher, but it looks pretty cool):

http://www.mossberg.com/images/Mossberg_Guns/930/NEW/85330.jpg

I'm interested in the Remington 870 tactical. The oly problem I see with it is the telescoping stock. Would it be legal to pin the stock so it becomes fixed?

 

The Remington 870 is a pump-action, therefore the telescoping stock is A-OK.

I am really looking for a beefy shotgun made like a Mossberg 590a1 but semi auto? Anyone have any ideas?

No love for the Remington 1100's/1187's?

That's good news jOn... Thanks.

You should go to http://www.aiptactical.com and read about what makes something a true "fighting shotgun" and not some mall-ninja, tacticool waste of space.

 

I don't get it. I was expecting/hoping for a nice write-up on what makes a combat shotgun, and why.

 

Not an entire website dedicated to a sales pitch.

B.S. !!!

No love for the Remington 1100's/1187's?

 

none

 

Not as good as the Mossy 930's or Benelii's

 

none

 

Not as good as the Mossy 930's or Benelii's

 

Stop bragging on the mossberg 930 ray everyone knows its like buying a YUGO. Save your money and buy a real shotgun homie!

none

 

Not as good as the Mossy 930's or Benelii's

 

Then four million+ duck hunters and clay target shooters must be wrong? One is a cheap but affordable everyman's shotgun and the other is an overpriced sexy European that is cheap to manufacture due to its design and through modern computer-manufacturing methods practically untouched by human hands. But it's lifeless and without a soul. However it is the sexy Italian to some who are smitten.

 

 

Note: When Remington introduced the 870 to replace their venerable Model 31, it was referred to and scoffed at by purists as the "tin can" pump. Ten million copies later it's still in production. Albeit there have been some QC issues lately because nothing is made like it used to be.

No love for the Remington 1100's/1187's?

 

I don't think the tactical/ HD versions are jersey legal.

Then four million+ duck hunters and clay target shooters must be wrong?

 

not wrong, just not informed