The Mossberg 940 Tactical Thunder Ranch FDE is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun developed in collaboration with Clint Smith, President and Director of Thunder Ranch. Designed for both training and range use as well as home defense, it combines tactical reliability with modern features.
The Mossberg 940 Tactical Thunder Ranch is a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun developed in collaboration with Clint Smith, President and Director of Thunder Ranch. Designed for both training and range use as well as home defense, it combines tactical reliability with modern features. This model comes optic-ready, with patent-pending receiver cuts that allow the direct, low-profile mounting of micro red dot sights with the Shield RMSc footprint, while also including three additional adapter plates for optics with RMR, Docter, and Leupold footprints.
The newly designed forend is equipped with an integrated heat shield, multiple M-Lok accessory slots, and QD mounting points for enhanced modularity. The shotgun also features an oversized ergonomic safety and bolt release, a drilled and tapped receiver, and an adjustable stock with QD ports. Its Cerakote Patriot Brown finish ensures superior corrosion resistance and durability, complemented by a distinctive Thunder Ranch logo engraved on the receiver.
Powered by Mossberg’s clean-running gas-vent system, the shotgun is chambered for 3" shells and fitted with an 18.5" barrel with a cylinder bore choke. It offers a 7+1 capacity, an overall length of 37" (94 cm), and a weight of 7.25 lbs (3.4 kg). The synthetic stock provides an adjustable length of pull from 12.5" to 14.25", while the front fiber-optic sight and optic-ready design ensure rapid target acquisition.
The Mossberg 940 Tactical Thunder Ranch delivers rugged performance and adaptability, making it an ideal shotgun for both defensive and tactical applications.