Maverick Model 88

[Ender]

A buddy of mine that I took shooting for recently for the first time just had heard a neighbor's house got broken into. He doesn't have any guns so he went to Dick's and bought a Maverick Model 88 because it was within his price range. From what I googled it looks like a slightly cheaper version of a Mossberg 500 which I would be fine with, anyone have any experience with this particular model? I'd like to let him know if there are any known issues with them.

 

[FearNoEvil]

Decent weapon for the price..good starter weapon.

 

[Darkemp]

A buddy of mine that I took shooting for recently for the first time just had heard a neighbor's house got broken into. He doesn't have any guns so he went to Dick's and bought a Maverick Model 88 because it was within his price range. From what I googled it looks like a slightly cheaper version of a Mossberg 500 which I would be fine with, anyone have any experience with this particular model? I'd like to let him know if there are any known issues with them.

Owned one for many years. It is a bargain level Mossberg 500 made in Mexico, but will last as long as their US made guns.

 

[fivepointstar]

I like the Mavericks!!!! go for it!

 

[jhud10]

Own one no issues.

 

[Darkemp]

Owned one for many years. It is a bargain level Mossberg 500 made in Mexico, but will last as long as their US made guns.

Of note, the only reason I parted with this gun was to move up in the Mossberg series, first to a plain Jane 500, then into the 590a1, the only pump gun currently certified for military use.

 

[guthook]

Bought one back in the mid 90's. No issues other than it DOES NOT fully interchange with the 500! Be aware of that little fact in case he wants to accessorize.

 

[Darkemp]

Bought one back in the mid 90's. No issues other than it DOES NOT fully interchange with the 500! Be aware of that little fact in case he wants to accessorize.

Good point, forend is not replaceable, and the safety is at the trigger guard rather than tang as in all other 500's. 500 buttstocks do work though.

 

[bcfd2956]

I have 2 of these shotguns. I have no complaints, good gun for the money

 

[DSC729]

Owned one a while back, never had any problems with it.

 

[PCO31]

Very solid choice, good-reliable shotgun that can do just about anything.

 

[Jasonshooter]

I love the maverick , the only 2 differences between the 500 and the 88 is the safety location and the forend ... Stocks & barrels are interchangable between the 2.. As long as the price is right ,,, I'd buy em all day long .

 

[Haides]

I have a buddy who's looking for a first gun as well. Are these pretty commonly in stock (big box stores or local shops), or are they getting eaten up by panic buyers too?

 

[Maverick0313]

Wife has one....loves it.....:-)

 

[Haides]

Wife has one....loves it.....:-)

 

[ezracer]

I have a Model 88. NO issues. Excellent shotgun for the money. Well made.
Actually, the bluing is BETTER... than on a Pre-Remington Marlin lever gun that I HAD !!!!

I added a tactical 'Searchlight' to the mag tube and a recoil-reducing pistol grip stock. SUH-WEET !!!

 

[0nesh0t]

I have not shot one, but they feel so cheap in the hand. The foregrip is so flimsy. I looked at them, thought about it, and went with a 500. IMHO for just a few $$ more, you get a MUCH better gun.

Mossberg 500 are $269 while a Maverick 88 is $219. It's worth the $50 extra for the Mossy. FYI Remington 870 are around $330.

 

[hamrad]

I bought one about 2 weeks ago. Just had time to shoot it this weekend. Its a fine shotgun. Smooth action. Paid $199 at Wal Mart. Well worth the money.

 

[toddtrain]

THey were $150 at dicks on black friday. I should have got one.

 

[Shazam]

THey were $150 at dicks on black friday. I should have got one.

The good price wasn't worth the aggravation of shoping at Dicks on Black Friday.

I have one. The stock looks and feels cheap. Also looks indestructible. Shoots OK. I would buy again.