Re: The troubled history of the 930 SPX
Soo, first post, not too familiar w/ things like 'thread hijacking', etc, so Im gonna keep the first one as simple as I can . Has anyone purchased a 930 SPX recently/in 2011(the ones with the new charging handle I was told is supposed to be a giveaway as it's pretty recent)? If so, do any of you guys or gals know what the deal is with the current status of any of the past problems popping back up with the current (think it's the third "generation"?) 930 SPX? I, OF COURSE, put one of the 930 SPX's, (rifle stock, not PG if that makes a diff?) on layaway thru Budsgunshop (it only took about a year!!) sight unseen, I know, I know... BUT I didnt know about ALL the issues (I just FELL IN LOVE with it at Dicks, 'the everymans FN SLP' and then they NEVER HAD MORE when I'd ask) then started hearing the problems with the earlier ones, maybe still(??) with canted front sights, rail screw/thread overtorquing and stripping, mag tube problems FROM THE FACTORY! How the heck did they let THAT MANY GO IN THAT CONDITION? I at least got cheered up that a lot of you DIDNT have to deal w/these issues! I contacted Buds and Mossberg, and was told that all the problems had been 'fixed', but I still wrote buds like three times telling them I (lordy I hope I'm just in OCD mode with this!!) NEED THEM TO CHECK THE FRONT SIGHT so IF there is a problem I can contact Mossy ASAP to find their preffered methods of dealing w/these 'possible problems' (those of you that did have to send back the 930 SPX to get fixed, how long did ur turnaround time take? And did they come back with any problems?), as it has taken WAY LONGER to actually find one for sale NEW(they stay in stock for 1-2 days.. MAX! And figure a brand new one would have the best chance) than any possible CS issues would take! Im honestly a little more concerned with the rail threads and mag ext. But I cant really ask them to dissassemble the rail, mag tube, etc as it took a bit just to get Derek to confirm that he would check the front post before shipment. But, I understand things happen, and if anyone has the 'freshest scoop' on the situation I would REALLY APPRECIATE IT, so I can put my mind 'at ease' either knowing that they are indeed up on the Q.C., or that I MIGHT have another month or so till I get it back functional in all ways? I appreciate ANY CURRENT INFO, the more comments the better!!! THANK YOU!! Steve