Mossberg 940 Pro SPX Thunder Ranch 12 Gauge Patriot Brown Cerakote Shotgun

A: Hi Danny and welcome. The Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX and the 940 Pro Thunder Ranch are both 12-gauge semi-automatic shotguns with enhanced features for tactical applications. The SPX is a more general tactical model with a focus on versatility and customization, while the Thunder Ranch is specifically designed in collaboration with Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch, incorporating his preferences for a home defense and tactical shotgun. Key Differences: Choke: The 940 Pro Tactical SPX comes with Mossberg's Accu-Choke system and a factory-modified choke. The Thunder Ranch features a fixed cylinder choke. Optic Mounting: Both models are optic-ready, but the Thunder Ranch features patent-pending receiver cuts designed for direct mounting of Shield RMSc-pattern micro dot sights. The SPX includes adapter plates for mounting other optic footprints like RMR, Docter, and Leupold. Sights: The SPX comes with a tritium front sight with interchangeable color tubes. The Thunder Ranch features a fi

A: The Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX and the 940 Pro Thunder Ranch are both high-quality, gas-operated, semi-automatic 12-gauge shotguns, but they have some key differences. The SPX is a more tactical model with features like an integrated heat shield, M-LOK slots on the forend and barrel clamp, and a 6-round shotshell carrier. The Thunder Ranch model, designed with input from Clint Smith of Thunder Ranch, is also optic-ready and features a Patriot Brown Cerakote finish. Both are reliable and suitable for defensive purposes, but the SPX leans towards a more modern, feature-rich tactical design. Here's a more detailed comparison: Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX: Focus: Tactical and defensive applications. Features: Optic-ready receiver with Shield RMSc footprint and adapter plates for other optic mounts. Integrated heat shield and M-LOK slots on the forend. Barrel clamp with M-LOK slots. Vang Comp 6-round shotshell carrier. Oversized, ambidextrous safety. One-piece magazine tube. Fib

A: Hi Danny, the difference is, the one you linked to, model 85181, is the tactical model with a new design forend featuring an integrated heat shield. The other non-tactical model does not have the integrated heat shield. That is the only difference, other than that, they are the same. Both models accept direct mounting of Shield RMSc-pattern micro dot sights. Stay safe & have a great day!