Released in January 2024, the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical Thunder Ranch Series 12-gauge, 8-shot semi-automatic was quickly recognized as the ultimate personal defense shotgun. Now Mossberg has elevated the design with the addition of highly valued tactical features, combined with the unique finish of the 940 Pro Thunder Ranch shotgun. Introducing the 940 Pro Tactical Thunder Ranch shotgun with Cerakote® Patriot Brown finish on the stock, forend, receiver, and barrel; optic-ready receiver; 18.5-inch cylinder bore barrel with red fiber optic front sight; proudly wearing the Thunder Ranch logo on the receiver; and now updated with a myriad of features.
Designed in conjunction with Thunder Ranch Director, Clint Smith, and the Thunder Ranch staff, the Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical Thunder Ranch autoloader is based on Mossberg’s cleaner-running 940 Pro gas-operating system that allows for longer cleaning intervals and smooth, reliable operation. Internal parts (gas piston, magazine tube, hammer, and sear) feature a nickel-boron coating and special finishes for ease of maintenance and durability. Standard features of the 940 Pro Thunder Ranch include an optic-ready receiver for direct mounting of micro dot optics; drilled and tapped receiver; oversized ergonomic bolt release; knurled and extended charging handle; enlarged and beveled loading port; elongated, pinch-free elevator; bright orange anodized follower; and extended magazine tube with 8-round total capacity (2.75-inch shells). The durable synthetic stock is self-draining and has a user-adjustable length-of-pull with a range of 12.5 – 14.25 inches with the use of inserts. Further adjustability is provided for drop at comb and cast with the use of incremental stock shims and the grip area features Mossberg’s signature aggressive texturing. Completing the stock is a rear swivel sling mount. Stock, forend, barrel, and receiver feature durable Cerakote finish for reduced wear and corrosion resistance.
Updated Features of the new 940 Pro Tactical Thunder Ranch:
An innovative forend design that features integrated heat shield, two QD cups, three M-LOK® mounting slots (3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions), and Mossberg’s signature texturing.
Stabilizing barrel clamp with two-sided M-LOK mounting slots and swivel studs.
Two QD mounting cups on stock (right and left) allow the sling mount to be positioned in 90-degree increments (3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions).
Adapter plates provided for optic-ready receiver for mounting RMR®, Docter™, and Leupold® footprints to the optic cut in the receiver which is covered by certain patents and patent pending.
Redesigned, oversized ambidextrous safety.
Redesigned one-piece magazine tube for ease of maintenance and improved reliability. The magazine spring is retained for ease of removing and attaching barrel.
A detachable sleeve protects the magazine tube and secures forend.
Vang Comp® 6-Shotshell Carrier Card with Velcro mounting plate and hook-and-loop card attachment system.
Shotguns have proven themselves to be very capable for personal or home defense, and Mossberg leads the industry with the company’s expansive line of field-proven semi-automatic and pump-action tactical shotguns. For more information on the latest member of the 940 Pro Tactical family, the 940 Pro Tactical Thunder Ranch shotgun and the complete line of Mossberg security shotguns, please visit www.mossberg.com.
Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical Thunder Ranch Semi-Automatic Shotgun Specifications:
ITEM
TYPE
GAUGE
CAPACITY (2.75 in)
BARREL / FINISH
SIGHTS
CHOKES
OVERALL LENGTH
LOP
STOCK / FINISH
APPROX WEIGHT
MSRP
85181
940 Pro Thunder Ranch
12 GA
3 in
7 + 1
18.5 in
Cerakote
Patriot Brown
FO Front (Red)
Optic Ready
Cylinder
Bore
37 in
12.5 -14.25 in
Adj LOP / Cast / Drop
Synthetic Stock and ForendCerakote
Patriot Brown
7.5 lbs
$1,190
Cerakote® is a registered trademark of NIC Industries, Inc. M-LOK® is a registered trademark of Magpul Industries Corp. RMR® is a registered trademark of Trijicon, Inc. Docter™ is a trademark of Docter Optics SE. Leupold® is a registered trademark of Leupold & Stevens, Inc. VangComp® is a registered trademark of Vang Comp Systems, LLC.
About O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc.
Founded in 1919, O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., is the oldest family-owned firearms manufacturer in America, and is the largest pump-action shotgun manufacturer in the world. Celebrating 100 years of innovation, Mossberg leads the industry with over 100 design and utility patents to its credit and stands as the first ISO 9001 Certified long-gun manufacturer. Complete information on commercial, special purpose, law enforcement and military shotguns, rifles, handguns, and accessories are available at mossberg.com or by calling 1-800-363-3555. Mossberg can also be found on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube.
About Thunder Ranch
Founded by Clint Smith in 1993 in Texas and moving to Lakeview, Oregon in 2004, Thunder Ranch has long been a go-to destination for top tier firearms and tactics training for private citizens, military, and law enforcement members and units. The Thunder Ranch facility boasts the ability to conduct training of all types in many different conditions. The cadre have a vast depth of experience with backgrounds ranging from law enforcement, military, competition, and civilian CCW.
