Maverick 88?

maxinquaye · July 5, 2000, 10:30 AM

Hello,

Does anyone own or have knowledge about the Mossberg Maverick model 88? I am thinking about picking one up for HD and occasional (Once a year) hunting. This model is only $214 and has BOTH the 18.5 and the 28 inch barrels. Any present/previous owners, how did the gun hold up? Praise? Complaints?

Thanks!

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KOG · July 5, 2000, 10:43 AM

I would just get a Mossberg 500 as I've seen 2-barrel packages, like the one you've described, for the same price. Not much experience with the Maverick, but the Moss 500 is a good gun especially for the price.

nedfig · July 5, 2000, 12:14 PM

I looked at the M88. I decided on a M500. For about $20 more you get parkerized finish, double slide bar system, the front grip screws on(not pinned on like M88) the receiver is side saddle ready and drilled/tapped for scope, ghost rings, etc. You may not get 2 barrels, but the M500 is much better value.

I paid $240 w/tax for my 8 shot M500 parkerized.

Ned

Rutgers · July 5, 2000, 11:59 PM

My first gun was a mav 88 picked up on my 18th b-day nine years ago. shot the hell out of that gun. wouldnt eject 3" hulls even though it was sold as 2 3/4 or 3". besides that I never had a problem with it, though when compared to an 870, you could definately tell the difference in quality. good luck on your decision.

Rutgers

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July 5, 2000, 10:30 AM	#1
maxinquaye Senior Member Join Date: July 3, 2000 Posts: 546	Hello, Does anyone own or have knowledge about the Mossberg Maverick model 88? I am thinking about picking one up for HD and occasional (Once a year) hunting. This model is only $214 and has BOTH the 18.5 and the 28 inch barrels. Any present/previous owners, how did the gun hold up? Praise? Complaints? Thanks! ------------------ Try this - next time you get junk mail, send their own crap back to them in the envelope marked "Postage Paid by Addressee" ;-)

July 5, 2000, 10:43 AM	#2
KOG Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2000 Posts: 192	I would just get a Mossberg 500 as I've seen 2-barrel packages, like the one you've described, for the same price. Not much experience with the Maverick, but the Moss 500 is a good gun especially for the price.

July 5, 2000, 12:14 PM	#3
nedfig Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2000 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 263	I looked at the M88. I decided on a M500. For about $20 more you get parkerized finish, double slide bar system, the front grip screws on(not pinned on like M88) the receiver is side saddle ready and drilled/tapped for scope, ghost rings, etc. You may not get 2 barrels, but the M500 is much better value. I paid $240 w/tax for my 8 shot M500 parkerized. Ned

July 5, 2000, 11:59 PM	#4
Rutgers Member Join Date: June 11, 2000 Location: Kalamazoo,MI,USA Posts: 28	My first gun was a mav 88 picked up on my 18th b-day nine years ago. shot the hell out of that gun. wouldnt eject 3" hulls even though it was sold as 2 3/4 or 3". besides that I never had a problem with it, though when compared to an 870, you could definately tell the difference in quality. good luck on your decision. Rutgers