Mossberg Maverick 88

N2914J · 06-11-2006, 11:13 PM

I recently ran into a good deal on a Mossberg Maverick 88, and was wondering if its a decent shotgun. I was also impressed, after further research, that modifications, such as Knoxx products, are available for this shotgun. This is the first I've seen of this shotgun, so I am a bit wary of it. I figured maybe one or two of you guys might have some experience with this shotgun. If so, please let me know.

Thanks in Advance,

Jeff

Silent · 06-11-2006, 11:37 PM

Well as far as shooting it i love mine i got it for new 137.99 at Adcademy Sports. I have shot countless slugs buckshot and target shot for a full 4 hours and the barrel didn't really get so hot just warm. My shoulder on the other hand was so numb i couldnt feel the recoil

. AS for mods i would like to know what i could do for it but i never really since anything.

BattleRifleG3 · 06-12-2006, 09:46 AM

It's a great shotgun for the price, only thing different from a Mossberg 500 is the safety.

Nothing wrong with it if it's your cup of tea. Me, I'd go with a 500 due to the safety, but that's just me.

N2914J · 06-12-2006, 09:47 AM

Oh yeah, theres all sorts of different things you can add to modify it to fit your liking. Here, check out Knoxx Industries, www.knoxx.com/. They've all sorts of products, like pistol grips, recoil reducing folding stocks, drum magazines, box magazines, available for Mossbergs, Remingtons, and Winchesters. Everything on there fits the Maverick from what I can tell. After Ig et my handgun, I'm thinking about getting a Maverick with a COPStock, and tactical sling. Thanks for the reply,

Jeff

Uncle Red · 06-12-2006, 11:04 AM

As far as I know, anything that fits on the Mossberg will fit the Maverick. I believe the Maverick has only one action bar whereas the Mossberg has two.

-UR

N2914J · 06-12-2006, 11:30 AM

Thanks for the reply Silent, BRG3, and Uncle Red. To clarify, the older model Maverick had one action bar, but the newer model has two action bars. I'm thinking this will be a worthy investment. Afterall, it is a Mossberg.

Beer Forever · 06-12-2006, 12:25 PM

They are definatley worth the money and a good deal at even full retail price. I have seen them as low as 150.00 NIB. THey are the same thing as a Mossberg, just under a different name. Buy it and you'll be happy. Later I will post up a pic of mine. I went a little overbord with the mods, but oh well.

myarmor · 06-12-2006, 12:54 PM

As stated, for the price, they are good reliable shotties. A little stiff when they are new, but after several rounds they will smooth out. $150 and less is good for me.
http://www.maverickarms.com/pages/88field.htm

Bookman · 06-12-2006, 10:27 PM

Congratulations on post 1000, myarmor.

myarmor · 06-13-2006, 07:41 AM

:cheer: Thanks man. It's always been an enjoyable site here at G&G and I don't plan on leaving anytime soon :right:

N2914J · 06-16-2006, 12:21 AM

I understand the Maverick has a fixed choke. I used to have a diagram explaining the different types of chokes, but am I able to shoot slugs with a fixed choke? I think I remember hearing that sabots are for rifled barrles, and fosters are for smoothbores, but please correct me if I am wrong.

Thanks,

Jeff

BattleRifleG3 · 06-16-2006, 08:21 AM

You are correct, sabots are for rifled barrels, fosters for smoothbores. Regarding chokes, most likely your results would be better with a fixed choke than a screw in choke of the same constriction. As a rule of thumb, the less choke the better for accuracy, but for safety, one could probably use up to a standard full choke and be ok. As those were around when fosters were designed, and they're designed to flex for standard chokes. The newer xtra full and XX full postdate foster slug designs, and I would not risk using them in those chokes.

Beer Forever · 06-16-2006, 12:26 PM

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As promised. This is the Mossberg 500A police edition, but very similar to the Maverick 88.

N2914J · 06-16-2006, 01:28 PM

Thanks BRG3, and SKS. Nice picture by the way SKS. Got enough ammo on there?

Beer Forever · 06-16-2006, 05:58 PM

There is never enough ammo. I have the 50 round bandoleer too, so I can I play Pancho Villa

Deersniper · 07-03-2006, 11:46 PM

I did the Academy deal and it works great with 2 1/2 and 3" shells. I shined the action so it would work real smooth. just take off the barrel and shake the receiver downward and the plug will drop out. [Remember to put back in when hunting.] Get that short barrel, and nothing will beat it in the hallway. #4, 00, 000, slug in that order.

Deersniper · 07-03-2006, 11:51 PM

I did the Academy deal and it works great with 2 1/2 and 3" shells. I shined the action so it would work real smooth. just take off the barrel and shake the receiver downward and the plug will drop out. [Remember to put back in when hunting.] Get that short barrel, and nothing will beat it in the hallway. #4, 00, 000, slug in that order.

prochi2k · 07-16-2006, 12:05 AM

Here's my HD gun, a mossberg 500, with pistol grips which I also occasionally use a butt stock on. It's always fun to shoot it at the range.

FutureMarine · 07-16-2006, 01:00 AM

i shot my uncles just like that with a slug. boy was that a blast

predator_org · 03-27-2007, 11:19 AM

Hello,

Few days ago, I've purchased a Maverick 88 Security Shotgun.

Before firing, I've cleaned the barrel and noticed that there was 5 little stripes inside the barel, juste after the cartridge chamber.
It's like a slug was fired and slightly damaged the inside of the barel.
Does it normal for a new shotgun?
I hope somebody will understand my poor english and give me an answer

Thanks for you answer

Pred

06-11-2006, 11:13 PM	#1
N2914J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 395	Mossberg Maverick 88 I recently ran into a good deal on a Mossberg Maverick 88, and was wondering if its a decent shotgun. I was also impressed, after further research, that modifications, such as Knoxx products, are available for this shotgun. This is the first I've seen of this shotgun, so I am a bit wary of it. I figured maybe one or two of you guys might have some experience with this shotgun. If so, please let me know. Thanks in Advance, Jeff __________________ God Bless America

06-12-2006, 09:46 AM	#3
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,681 Images: 13	It's a great shotgun for the price, only thing different from a Mossberg 500 is the safety. Nothing wrong with it if it's your cup of tea. Me, I'd go with a 500 due to the safety, but that's just me. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

06-12-2006, 11:04 AM	#5
Uncle Red Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 630	As far as I know, anything that fits on the Mossberg will fit the Maverick. I believe the Maverick has only one action bar whereas the Mossberg has two. -UR __________________ "A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed"--Amendment II, Bill of Rights "He that would make his own liberty secure must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself."--Thomas Paine "He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment and buy one." - Jesus, Luke 22:36

06-12-2006, 11:30 AM	#6
N2914J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 395	Thanks for the reply Silent, BRG3, and Uncle Red. To clarify, the older model Maverick had one action bar, but the newer model has two action bars. I'm thinking this will be a worthy investment. Afterall, it is a Mossberg. __________________ God Bless America

06-16-2006, 12:21 AM	#11
N2914J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 395	I understand the Maverick has a fixed choke. I used to have a diagram explaining the different types of chokes, but am I able to shoot slugs with a fixed choke? I think I remember hearing that sabots are for rifled barrles, and fosters are for smoothbores, but please correct me if I am wrong. Thanks, Jeff __________________ God Bless America

06-11-2006, 11:37 PM	#2
Silent Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Greenville,Texas Posts: 23 Images: 1	Well as far as shooting it i love mine i got it for new 137.99 at Adcademy Sports. I have shot countless slugs buckshot and target shot for a full 4 hours and the barrel didn't really get so hot just warm. My shoulder on the other hand was so numb i couldnt feel the recoil . AS for mods i would like to know what i could do for it but i never really since anything.

06-12-2006, 09:47 AM	#4
N2914J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 395	Oh yeah, theres all sorts of different things you can add to modify it to fit your liking. Here, check out Knoxx Industries, www.knoxx.com/. They've all sorts of products, like pistol grips, recoil reducing folding stocks, drum magazines, box magazines, available for Mossbergs, Remingtons, and Winchesters. Everything on there fits the Maverick from what I can tell. After Ig et my handgun, I'm thinking about getting a Maverick with a COPStock, and tactical sling. Thanks for the reply, Jeff __________________ God Bless America

06-12-2006, 12:25 PM	#7
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,755	They are definatley worth the money and a good deal at even full retail price. I have seen them as low as 150.00 NIB. THey are the same thing as a Mossberg, just under a different name. Buy it and you'll be happy. Later I will post up a pic of mine. I went a little overbord with the mods, but oh well.

06-12-2006, 12:54 PM	#8
myarmor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southwest ,VA Posts: 1,169	As stated, for the price, they are good reliable shotties. A little stiff when they are new, but after several rounds they will smooth out. $150 and less is good for me. http://www.maverickarms.com/pages/88field.htm

06-12-2006, 10:27 PM	#9
Bookman Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 10 paces south of Canada Posts: 836	Congratulations on post 1000, myarmor.

06-13-2006, 07:41 AM	#10
myarmor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Southwest ,VA Posts: 1,169	:cheer: Thanks man. It's always been an enjoyable site here at G&G and I don't plan on leaving anytime soon :right:

06-16-2006, 08:21 AM	#12
BattleRifleG3 Retired Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,681 Images: 13	You are correct, sabots are for rifled barrels, fosters for smoothbores. Regarding chokes, most likely your results would be better with a fixed choke than a screw in choke of the same constriction. As a rule of thumb, the less choke the better for accuracy, but for safety, one could probably use up to a standard full choke and be ok. As those were around when fosters were designed, and they're designed to flex for standard chokes. The newer xtra full and XX full postdate foster slug designs, and I would not risk using them in those chokes. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

06-16-2006, 12:26 PM	#13
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,755	[IMG][/IMG] As promised. This is the Mossberg 500A police edition, but very similar to the Maverick 88.

06-16-2006, 01:28 PM	#14
N2914J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 395	Thanks BRG3, and SKS. Nice picture by the way SKS. Got enough ammo on there? __________________ God Bless America

06-16-2006, 05:58 PM	#15
Beer Forever Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,755	There is never enough ammo. I have the 50 round bandoleer too, so I can I play Pancho Villa

07-03-2006, 11:46 PM	#16
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,611	I did the Academy deal and it works great with 2 1/2 and 3" shells. I shined the action so it would work real smooth. just take off the barrel and shake the receiver downward and the plug will drop out. [Remember to put back in when hunting.] Get that short barrel, and nothing will beat it in the hallway. #4, 00, 000, slug in that order.

07-03-2006, 11:51 PM	#17
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 3,611	I did the Academy deal and it works great with 2 1/2 and 3" shells. I shined the action so it would work real smooth. just take off the barrel and shake the receiver downward and the plug will drop out. [Remember to put back in when hunting.] Get that short barrel, and nothing will beat it in the hallway. #4, 00, 000, slug in that order.

07-16-2006, 12:05 AM	#18
prochi2k Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 44	Here's my HD gun, a mossberg 500, with pistol grips which I also occasionally use a butt stock on. It's always fun to shoot it at the range.

07-16-2006, 01:00 AM	#19
FutureMarine Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: PRK Posts: 1,946	i shot my uncles just like that with a slug. boy was that a blast __________________ Semper Fi

03-27-2007, 11:19 AM	#20
predator_org Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 8	Hello, Few days ago, I've purchased a Maverick 88 Security Shotgun. Before firing, I've cleaned the barrel and noticed that there was 5 little stripes inside the barel, juste after the cartridge chamber. It's like a slug was fired and slightly damaged the inside of the barel. Does it normal for a new shotgun? I hope somebody will understand my poor english and give me an answer Thanks for you answer Pred