Mossberg 9200/ standard shotgun drills?

Cato · December 27, 1998, 05:21 PM

Hi! Because of a recent article in Soldier of Fortune I have a few questions:
I own a Mossberg 9200 "Persuader" ( name on the gun box not the gun itself ) semi auto shotgun with 18.5" mod. choke barrel
which looks identical to the new 9200A1 "Jungle Gun". My gun is approved for 3" shells but thats the only difference I can see- even the picture of the stripped A1 gun in Soldier of Fortune looks as if the parts were interchangeable.
Has anybody any experience with this gun? Does the introduction of the A1 version and its much higher price ( 627 $ ) indicate
that something is wrong with my gun? Is the standard version worth adding a few custom parts? Or should I sell it and purchase a 9200 A1 or Benelli?
Thanks for any input!

PS: As far as shotgun training concerns- do you know of any standard drills ( like a shotgun Mozambique or El Presidente )?

boing · December 28, 1998, 06:55 PM

Cato-

I'm afraid I don't have any experience with either the 9200 or 9200A1, but I think the price difference probably has more to do with the "Mil-Spec" reputation as a selling point, rather than with the 9200 being 'inferior'. What did the SOF article have to say that led you to your decision?

My run-of-the-mill 500 "Riot Gun" has always served it's intended purpose very well, and I don't feel cheated by not having the "Mil-Spec Tough" model 590 (although that extra round in the magazine used to make me a little jealous. Tac-Star Side Saddle to the rescue!).

And thanks for bringing up the subject of standard drills for the combat shotgun. I'd also like to know the particulars of such drills. What's the El Presidente?

Along similar lines, I've been researching my upcoming First Pistol Purchase, and have read a lot about malfunction clearance drills for auto-pistols. Does anyone know of any malfunctions and respective clearance techniques I should be aware of for a PUMP-ACTION shotgun? It's a Mossberg 500, if that makes any difference.

-boing

Chuck · December 28, 1998, 07:48 PM

The 9200 A1 is very different than the 9200. The A1 has a steel safety, steel trigger guard, heavy, stove-pipe barrel, and a different gas system altogether. And as you already mentioned, it can only take 2 3/4. The "Mil Spec" badge is no small achievement. It is well worth the extra money. The title not only means that the weapon can function under harsh operating conditions but that certain quality standards/systems were also put into place before the manufacture. These systems include lot tracability on components, incoming inspection, inspection audits on the line, etc.

The Persuader on the other hand has a plastic trigger guard, plastic safety, and a lighter barrel. It is basically Mossberg's sporting shotgun with a short barrel.

As for the shotgun drills, try to find Gabe Suarez' book: "The Tactical Shotgun". Or even Chuck Taylor's shotgun book. There are plenty of excercizes to be found in both.

December 27, 1998, 05:21 PM	#1
Cato Member Join Date: October 14, 1998 Location: Austria/Europe Posts: 64	Hi! Because of a recent article in Soldier of Fortune I have a few questions: I own a Mossberg 9200 "Persuader" ( name on the gun box not the gun itself ) semi auto shotgun with 18.5" mod. choke barrel which looks identical to the new 9200A1 "Jungle Gun". My gun is approved for 3" shells but thats the only difference I can see- even the picture of the stripped A1 gun in Soldier of Fortune looks as if the parts were interchangeable. Has anybody any experience with this gun? Does the introduction of the A1 version and its much higher price ( 627 $ ) indicate that something is wrong with my gun? Is the standard version worth adding a few custom parts? Or should I sell it and purchase a 9200 A1 or Benelli? Thanks for any input! PS: As far as shotgun training concerns- do you know of any standard drills ( like a shotgun Mozambique or El Presidente )?

December 28, 1998, 06:55 PM	#2
boing Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 1998 Location: Henderson County, NC Posts: 1,069	Cato- I'm afraid I don't have any experience with either the 9200 or 9200A1, but I think the price difference probably has more to do with the "Mil-Spec" reputation as a selling point, rather than with the 9200 being 'inferior'. What did the SOF article have to say that led you to your decision? My run-of-the-mill 500 "Riot Gun" has always served it's intended purpose very well, and I don't feel cheated by not having the "Mil-Spec Tough" model 590 (although that extra round in the magazine used to make me a little jealous. Tac-Star Side Saddle to the rescue!). And thanks for bringing up the subject of standard drills for the combat shotgun. I'd also like to know the particulars of such drills. What's the El Presidente? Along similar lines, I've been researching my upcoming First Pistol Purchase, and have read a lot about malfunction clearance drills for auto-pistols. Does anyone know of any malfunctions and respective clearance techniques I should be aware of for a PUMP-ACTION shotgun? It's a Mossberg 500, if that makes any difference. -boing

December 28, 1998, 07:48 PM	#3
Chuck Member Join Date: December 16, 1998 Location: Cupertino, CA, USA Posts: 26	The 9200 A1 is very different than the 9200. The A1 has a steel safety, steel trigger guard, heavy, stove-pipe barrel, and a different gas system altogether. And as you already mentioned, it can only take 2 3/4. The "Mil Spec" badge is no small achievement. It is well worth the extra money. The title not only means that the weapon can function under harsh operating conditions but that certain quality standards/systems were also put into place before the manufacture. These systems include lot tracability on components, incoming inspection, inspection audits on the line, etc. The Persuader on the other hand has a plastic trigger guard, plastic safety, and a lighter barrel. It is basically Mossberg's sporting shotgun with a short barrel. As for the shotgun drills, try to find Gabe Suarez' book: "The Tactical Shotgun". Or even Chuck Taylor's shotgun book. There are plenty of excercizes to be found in both.