maverick 88 is it any good? - Page 2 - The Firearms Forum

marlin795 · 10-01-2012, 07:25 PM

My main gun is a Maverick 88. I also have a 870 and a 500 and a 590. And I still REALLY like the 88. Was my first pump shotgun. 5+1 can't be beat for home defense or SHTF.
If they ever come for my guns they will find the rest before my 88.

The difference bwtween the 88 and 500 is that 4 parts are made in mexico and the it's a t bolt safety. Still a great shotgun.

JLA · 10-01-2012, 10:12 PM

mav 88 aint nuttn but a mossberg 500..

streetbob · 10-01-2012, 11:27 PM

I have a Maverick 88 6 round security model with the 18'' barrel and have 5000+ rounds through mine without as much as a hiccup out of it. I picked mine up for $165.00 5 years ago and I love it, I would trust my life with it. It was made by Mossberg in Eagle Pass Texas with foreign parts mostly from Mexico, most parts will interchange with the Mossberg 500 but the trigger assembly I believe.

streetbob · 10-01-2012, 11:42 PM

Here is mine with the 5 round shell holder and paracord sling.

10-01-2012, 07:25 PM	#26
marlin795 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Calvary Chapel Bible College; Murrieta,CA Posts: 755	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? My main gun is a Maverick 88. I also have a 870 and a 500 and a 590. And I still REALLY like the 88. Was my first pump shotgun. 5+1 can't be beat for home defense or SHTF. If they ever come for my guns they will find the rest before my 88. The difference bwtween the 88 and 500 is that 4 parts are made in mexico and the it's a t bolt safety. Still a great shotgun. __________________ Native born Californian, adopted by the Great State Of Texas! PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN!!!

10-01-2012, 10:12 PM	#27
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,305	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? mav 88 aint nuttn but a mossberg 500.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

10-01-2012, 11:27 PM	#28
streetbob V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Gulf Coast, Texas Posts: 214	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? I have a Maverick 88 6 round security model with the 18'' barrel and have 5000+ rounds through mine without as much as a hiccup out of it. I picked mine up for $165.00 5 years ago and I love it, I would trust my life with it. It was made by Mossberg in Eagle Pass Texas with foreign parts mostly from Mexico, most parts will interchange with the Mossberg 500 but the trigger assembly I believe.

10-01-2012, 11:42 PM	#29
streetbob V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Gulf Coast, Texas Posts: 214	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? Here is mine with the 5 round shell holder and paracord sling. Attached Images