maverick 88 is it any good? - The Firearms Forum

new sks 2005 · 04-12-2006, 11:05 PM

they have these shot guns at walmart for 150.00 are they any good? i heard they were made by mossberg- anyone own one? would they make good home defense weapons?

delta13soultaker · 04-13-2006, 09:45 AM

For all practical purposes, they are Mossbergs.

The 88 if I recall is a Mossberg model 500. All the ones I seen around or fired were fine. Where I used to work we had an armsroom full of 500's and I can't think of any difference with an 88.

$150 is a good deal. I know 2 years ago I saw them for $250.

A 12GA pump shotgun for home defense? Do bears **** in the woods?

MRMIKE08075 · 04-13-2006, 11:57 AM

we stock them at the shop and sell around 6 every month...
never had one come back, never heard a complaint...

its a 500 clone, and accsesories will fit perfectly...

basic, simple, cheap self defense...

best regards, mike.

Kahr · 04-13-2006, 08:55 PM

I've got one that I shoot skeet with. So I would say they are good enough for point and shoot home defense.

southernshooter · 04-13-2006, 09:20 PM

I've never shot one. But if everyone say's their a Mossberg 500. I would say hell ya. I am a firm believer in shotguns for home defense

delta13soultaker · 04-14-2006, 01:04 PM

No need to beat around the bush. What are ya really tryin to say?

southernshooter · 04-16-2006, 12:04 AM

If someone can't hit a attacker with a shotgun. They need to take up runnin lessons

Green · 05-01-2006, 10:32 AM

I have a 88 I bought about 9 yrs. ago. $168.00 Great little shotgun. As far as accesories go, I have never found any. I want a front pistol grip for the pump. None fit it. Unless something new has come out the 88 & 500 are diferent.And I would STRONGLY suggest not using any magnum shells!! Low brass work just fine and are manageable,

southernshooter · 05-01-2006, 09:31 PM

GREEN most ATI parts for Mossberg will work on a Maverick 88. Their Pistol grip, Shotshell holder, Top folding stock, and shotgun clamp but like you said their forend pistol grip dont fit UNLESS you change your slide and sum other little parts to a Mossberg 500 style can be dun under $100.00 and 2 hours

Green · 05-02-2006, 01:55 PM

Southernshooter, I guess I never really looked into the other stuff. That front pistol grip is what would really be useful to me. The $100 I might just put towards another Mauser or something. Thanks for the info.

new sks 2005 · 05-06-2006, 07:42 PM

cool thanks guys!!! i put on on layaway will probably get it out next week.
green heres what im going to do to my maverick---

http://www.atigunstocks.com/items/TFS0600.html

Green · 05-14-2006, 10:25 AM

SKS, Looks like you have a plan.Good luck and don't forget about the the type of shells you shoot.

southernshooter · 05-15-2006, 01:29 AM

Sks I like the top folding stock it turned out nice on mine

Green · 05-18-2006, 10:09 AM

Southernshooter, That is REALLY nice!

southernshooter · 05-18-2006, 11:17 PM

I built the whole thing for about $400

Green · 05-19-2006, 09:48 AM

Great job, but a little pricey?

Divine Decree · 05-19-2006, 11:07 AM

I've had mine since i was 14 they are amazing guns. i've put 3in magnum slugs through it no problem. even without rifle sites you can still just point, shoot, and hit central mass at where you were aiming. nice nice gun.

southernshooter · 05-22-2006, 10:03 PM

Green you can make it cheaper leave of the laser/light combo save yourself about $100.00

Green · 05-23-2006, 09:48 AM

Southernshooter, How does it handle with high brass and mags with the stock? I tried mags when I first got mine. Dam'd near broke my wrist. I am not a small guy. My thumb on up swelled up. A tear?perhaps. I keep mine loaded with low brass.

southernshooter · 05-23-2006, 10:29 PM

Green I think of it like this "If it hurts me that bad I know it hurt the other guy

" but seriously it kicks like a mule on steriods. My only complaint is when the stock is folded out it is a bit tricky using the front pistol grip but I very seldom use the stock folded out.

Green · 05-24-2006, 11:39 AM

Well, one of these days maybe i'll pick up one of those front grips. Thanks for the info Southern.

danurve · 05-24-2006, 02:57 PM

I've owned an 88 smoothbore for about 15 years now. If memory servs I paid about a buck-sixty for it. Ugmo takes not only 500 barrels but that means accu-chokes & winchoke (thread) fits. The weaver convert-a-mount also fits.
I've put alot of miles on this gun. It ain't purty but it still works, and patiently awaits next season. Yes that's the hunting side of it, but considering the use and weather it's seen I'd say yeah - they're good.

southernshooter · 05-24-2006, 11:39 PM

Not a problem Green.

SCShooter · 10-01-2012, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by southernshooter

GREEN most ATI parts for Mossberg will work on a Maverick 88. Their Pistol grip, Shotshell holder, Top folding stock, and shotgun clamp but like you said their forend pistol grip dont fit UNLESS you change your slide and sum other little parts to a Mossberg 500 style can be dun under $100.00 and 2 hours

Do you know what parts you would need to put on the forend pistol grip on the Maverick 88?

04-12-2006, 11:03 PM	#1
new sks 2005 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: out on the plaines of colorado!! Posts: 84	double post --> Last edited by new sks 2005; 04-13-2006 at 12:26 PM..

04-12-2006, 11:05 PM	#2
new sks 2005 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: out on the plaines of colorado!! Posts: 84	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? they have these shot guns at walmart for 150.00 are they any good? i heard they were made by mossberg- anyone own one? would they make good home defense weapons?

04-13-2006, 09:45 AM	#3
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? For all practical purposes, they are Mossbergs. The 88 if I recall is a Mossberg model 500. All the ones I seen around or fired were fine. Where I used to work we had an armsroom full of 500's and I can't think of any difference with an 88. $150 is a good deal. I know 2 years ago I saw them for $250. A 12GA pump shotgun for home defense? Do bears ** in the woods? __________________ Never say die!** "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

04-13-2006, 11:57 AM	#4
MRMIKE08075 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 384	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? we stock them at the shop and sell around 6 every month... never had one come back, never heard a complaint... its a 500 clone, and accsesories will fit perfectly... basic, simple, cheap self defense... best regards, mike.

04-13-2006, 08:55 PM	#5
Kahr V.I.P. Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Covington, GA. Posts: 146	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? I've got one that I shoot skeet with. So I would say they are good enough for point and shoot home defense. __________________ You don't want to see me in all black with them choppers, fully automatic sounding like a helicopter.

04-13-2006, 09:20 PM	#6
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? I've never shot one. But if everyone say's their a Mossberg 500. I would say hell ya. I am a firm believer in shotguns for home defense __________________ Only you can see this

04-14-2006, 01:04 PM	#7
delta13soultaker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Depends on Uncle Sam's whim every 3 yrs. Posts: 2,948	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? No need to beat around the bush. What are ya really tryin to say? __________________ Never say die! "A nation who forgets its defenders is soon forgotten itself." "A good shot must necessarily be a good man since the essence of good marksmanship is self-control and self-control is the essential quality of a good man." – Theodore Roosevelt

04-16-2006, 12:04 AM	#8
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? If someone can't hit a attacker with a shotgun. They need to take up runnin lessons __________________ Only you can see this

05-01-2006, 10:32 AM	#9
Green V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The South Posts: 118	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? I have a 88 I bought about 9 yrs. ago. $168.00 Great little shotgun. As far as accesories go, I have never found any. I want a front pistol grip for the pump. None fit it. Unless something new has come out the 88 & 500 are diferent.And I would STRONGLY suggest not using any magnum shells!! Low brass work just fine and are manageable,

05-01-2006, 09:31 PM	#10
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? GREEN most ATI parts for Mossberg will work on a Maverick 88. Their Pistol grip, Shotshell holder, Top folding stock, and shotgun clamp but like you said their forend pistol grip dont fit UNLESS you change your slide and sum other little parts to a Mossberg 500 style can be dun under $100.00 and 2 hours __________________ Only you can see this Last edited by southernshooter; 05-01-2006 at 09:34 PM..

05-02-2006, 01:55 PM	#11
Green V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The South Posts: 118	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? Southernshooter, I guess I never really looked into the other stuff. That front pistol grip is what would really be useful to me. The $100 I might just put towards another Mauser or something. Thanks for the info.

05-06-2006, 07:42 PM	#12
new sks 2005 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: out on the plaines of colorado!! Posts: 84	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? cool thanks guys!!! i put on on layaway will probably get it out next week. green heres what im going to do to my maverick--- http://www.atigunstocks.com/items/TFS0600.html

05-14-2006, 10:25 AM	#13
Green V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The South Posts: 118	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? SKS, Looks like you have a plan.Good luck and don't forget about the the type of shells you shoot.

05-15-2006, 01:29 AM	#14
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? Sks I like the top folding stock it turned out nice on mine Attached Images __________________ Only you can see this

05-18-2006, 10:09 AM	#15
Green V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The South Posts: 118	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? Southernshooter, That is REALLY nice!

05-18-2006, 11:17 PM	#16
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? I built the whole thing for about $400 __________________ Only you can see this

05-19-2006, 09:48 AM	#17
Green V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The South Posts: 118	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? Great job, but a little pricey?

05-19-2006, 11:07 AM	#18
Divine Decree Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? I've had mine since i was 14 they are amazing guns. i've put 3in magnum slugs through it no problem. even without rifle sites you can still just point, shoot, and hit central mass at where you were aiming. nice nice gun.

05-22-2006, 10:03 PM	#19
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? Green you can make it cheaper leave of the laser/light combo save yourself about $100.00 __________________ Only you can see this

05-23-2006, 09:48 AM	#20
Green V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The South Posts: 118	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? Southernshooter, How does it handle with high brass and mags with the stock? I tried mags when I first got mine. Dam'd near broke my wrist. I am not a small guy. My thumb on up swelled up. A tear?perhaps. I keep mine loaded with low brass.

05-23-2006, 10:29 PM	#21
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? Green I think of it like this "If it hurts me that bad I know it hurt the other guy " but seriously it kicks like a mule on steriods. My only complaint is when the stock is folded out it is a bit tricky using the front pistol grip but I very seldom use the stock folded out. __________________ Only you can see this

05-24-2006, 11:39 AM	#22
Green V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The South Posts: 118	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? Well, one of these days maybe i'll pick up one of those front grips. Thanks for the info Southern.

05-24-2006, 02:57 PM	#23
danurve V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Syracuse (central) NY Posts: 195	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? I've owned an 88 smoothbore for about 15 years now. If memory servs I paid about a buck-sixty for it. Ugmo takes not only 500 barrels but that means accu-chokes & winchoke (thread) fits. The weaver convert-a-mount also fits. I've put alot of miles on this gun. It ain't purty but it still works, and patiently awaits next season. Yes that's the hunting side of it, but considering the use and weather it's seen I'd say yeah - they're good. __________________ huntNY.US In Memory of Ronald Reagan 1911 - 2004 Success is a well placed shot, don't screw it up.

05-24-2006, 11:39 PM	#24
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: maverick 88 is it any good? Not a problem Green. __________________ Only you can see this