NORTH HAVEN, CT - O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc., a leading American firearms manufacturer, was recognized with four Retailer Gold Choice Awards at the 2025 NRA Annual Meetings, recently held in Atlanta, Georgia. Mossberg received top honors in the Shotgun Category, Favorite New Product Category, and Shotgun Choke Category from Tactical Retailer and the Shotgun Choke Category from Shooting Sports Retailer.
Each year, these highly respected B2B publications ask their readers (independent dealers) to share their thoughts on the best brands and products in the industry. Based on their votes, winners are honored with Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards in an array of categories that include firearms, ammunition, and accessories. The award winners will be honored in the May 2025 issue of Shooting Sports Retailer and the May/June 2025 issue of Tactical Retailer.
The Tactical Retailer Gold Choice Award for Favorite New Product was awarded to the Mossberg 940® Pro Thunder Ranch 12-gauge semi-auto shotgun. Designed in conjunction with Thunder Ranch Founder, Clint Smith, and the Thunder Ranch staff, the 940 Pro platform features a gas-operating system with corrosion-resistant internal parts and finishes; oversized operating controls; patented and patent-pending receiver cut for direct mounting of micro dot sights; and adjustable stock. Enhancements to the Thunder Ranch edition include a forend with integrated heat shield; M-LOK®slots; QD cups; 18,5-inch cylinder bore barrel; and a durable Cerakote® Patriot Brown finish on the stock, forend, barrel, and receiver.
The Tactical Retailer Gold Choice Award for the Shotgun Category was awarded to Mossberg. Known for their pump-action and semi-auto shotguns, Mossberg dominates the market with the company’s flagship 500®/590®/590A1™pump-action platforms and their premium semi-auto family of shotguns including the newly introduced 990™ Aftershock, 940 Pro Series, and 935™ Magnum. Available models include 12 gauge, 20 gauge, and 410 bore for hunting, recreational shooting, and personal defense applications.
The Tactical Retailer Gold Choice Award for Shotgun Choke and The Shooting Sports Retailer GOLD Choice Award for Shotgun Choke were awarded to Mossberg. Choke tubes provide greater versatility for shotguns and Mossberg offers many models of their pump-action and semi-auto shotguns with their AccuChoke™ and AccuMag™-compatible barrels. Available choke tubes include those specified for Lead, Steel, and other non-toxic shot and for a variety of hunting, recreational shooting, or defensive applications. Each choke is precision-engineered to provide consistent patterns and performance.
“Knowing that our firearms and accessories were selected by independent dealers for the top Retailer Choice Awards is a tremendous honor,” stated John MacLellan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Our thanks also goes to Tactical Retailer and Shooting Sports Retailer for their role in providing dealers with the latest product information, industry news, and sales tips to support their teams.”
M-LOK® is a registered trademark of Magpul Industries Corp. Cerakote® is a registered trademark of NIC Industries, Inc.
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.