The Mossberg 930 All Purpose Field is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun in 12-gauge. It has a 28-inch barrel, 3-inch chamber, and holds 5+1 rounds (4 in the magazine plus one in the chamber). Weight is 7.75 lbs (124 oz) and overall length is 48.62 inches. The stock is black synthetic and the receiver is matte blued steel. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 930 
• Series: All Purpose Field 
• Gauge: 12 Gauge 
• Barrel Length: 28 inches 
• Capacity: 5+1 (4 in magazine + 1 in chamber) 
• Chamber Size: 3 inches 
• Weight: 7.75 lbs (124 oz) 
• Overall Length (OAL): 48.62 inches 
• Stock Material: Synthetic (Black Finish) 
• Receiver Material: Steel with Matte Blued Finish 
• Action Type: Semi-Automatic 
• Sights: Fiber Optic Front 
   

Features 

The fiber optic front sight helps with sight acquisition in variable lighting without adding bulk. The Accu-set choke system lets you swap choke tubes for different shot patterns, useful when switching between birds and clay targets. The top tang safety is easy to reach without breaking your grip. The synthetic stock handles weather without the maintenance concerns of wood. 
 

Common Uses 

• Upland game and waterfowl hunting 
• Sporting clays, trap, and skeet 
• General-purpose field use

The Mossberg 930 All Purpose has a generally positive reputation among users, with a few consistent qualifications.

Reliability across ammunition types is the most frequently praised quality. The semi-auto action cycles cleanly with a wide range of 12-gauge loads, which makes the gun useful for hunters who switch between field and target loads regularly. Ease of maintenance comes up often. The 930 is reasonably simple to field strip and clean. Most users find the ergonomics comfortable for a field shotgun, and the top tang safety placement gets positive mentions from both left- and right-handed shooters.

The main negatives are weight and occasional feeding sensitivity. At 7.75 lbs it's on the heavier side for a field semi-auto, which matters on long days afoot. A subset of owners reports feeding issues with lighter target loads or certain ammunition brands, which is more common with gas-operated semi-autos in general. Most address this by sticking to 1 oz or heavier loads.

The 930 sits at a price point where it competes with the Remington 1100 and Beretta A300, so value-conscious buyers should compare directly. Most who buy it end up satisfied for field and clay use.