Maverick 88 vs. Mossberg 500

roberts_usmc · November 12, 2005, 01:24 AM

I like the Mossberg 500 over the Remington 870. It fits me better - its just much more ergonomical IMO.

I'm gonna get one from a pawn shop, because I believe most used guns are just as good as a new one. From looking around, I found several shotguns, and came across the Maverick 88. It seems that it is pretty similar in design, except for the safety. It seems to have a shorter barrel than most of the 500 variations, and it has a black synthetic stock. I like the shorter barrel, and the the wood stock isn't really important to me. I'm throwing around the idea of a pistol grip, and a black stock would make it much easier to do that.

What is the REAL difference in the Mav 88 and the Moss 500 - other than I can save 25-30 bucks?
The 88 just seems close to the Mossberg 500 Persuader. Am I wrong?

XavierBreath · November 12, 2005, 01:35 AM

The big difference, as you have found, is the location of the safety. There may be a few other differences, such as I've heard the Maverick barrels are thinner, etc. I don't know if there is truth to that. I'm not sure, but the Maverick might have a single slide arm, check to make sure.

I like the Mossy 500 for the safety location, so the Maverick is out for me.

mtnboomer · November 12, 2005, 04:30 AM

I have a Maverick 88 and, other than the position of the safety, the only difference I found between it and the Mossberg was the Mav's butt is a little too low in the comb for me and I changed it with a Mossy butt and it fits perfectly now.

rwking · November 22, 2005, 12:39 PM

Do You Use Your Maverick For Hunting Or For Home Protection And Have You Had Any Problems With The Gun?

MrAcheson · November 22, 2005, 01:43 PM

It's location of the safety and the safety components themselves. I believe the Mossberg safety is drop safe because it blocks the hammer. The Maverick safety is not and does not. But just about everything else is the same. I think the barrels will even interchange.

rugerdude · November 22, 2005, 06:14 PM

Ummm what models are you looking at? There is a Maverick 88 field and a Maverick 88 HD model.

The Maverick 88 field model has a 28" barrel (same as Mossberg 500)
The HD model has an 18.5" barrel (same as Mossberg 500 persuader or 500a)

I have a Maverick 88 field model and a Mossberg persuader.

All parts will interchange between them with the exception of:

1. The trigger assemblies
2. The forend (The Maverick utilizes a simpler forend with 1 less part, this means that you CAN NOT put a forward pistol grip on the Maverick 88 unless you had the Mossberg 500 forend base piece with the action bars on it)

READ: BOTH GUNS HAVE DUAL ACTION BARS

Both guns have been 100% reliable, but the Maverick seems to have a slightly different finish on the reciever. Not really a bad thing, just something I noticed.

The mossber persuader and the maverick 88s have the same stock.

The persuader however, comes with a pistol grip (but it isn't really a nice thing to have on it, because it makes it very akward to use)

A new Maverick 88 retails here for 140 bucks new, the mossberg persuader cost 220 at the same store (Academy) In fact, I went there recently and they had the persuader and the Maverick HD model side by side...........and I couldn't tell them apart (until I cheated and looked at the safety)

The Maverick shotguns are made by Mossberg anyway.

Hope this helped, good luck.

ron73644 · November 22, 2005, 06:48 PM

The Maverick and 500 are the best pump bargains out there, and they are tough, quality guns. The 500 Field offers some extras for the same price as, or cheaper than some others (ported, 2 bead sights, blued, etc.).......just a nice gun. My fit and finish was perfect. I got off track, but I'd go get that Maverick now.

rwking · November 23, 2005, 11:55 AM

i purchased one on november 3 2005 and it is on its way to the shop for the second time for repair, i was trying to find out if mine is a big POS or a lemon and need to ask for a replacement.

ron73644 · November 23, 2005, 12:38 PM

What did you need to have repaired?

rwking · November 23, 2005, 12:59 PM

they replace the trigger mechanism and now its doing the same thing

ron73644 · November 23, 2005, 02:37 PM

I'm sorry..............that's really aggravating.

November 12, 2005, 01:24 AM	#1
roberts_usmc Member Join Date: November 5, 2005 Posts: 39	Maverick 88 vs. Mossberg 500 I like the Mossberg 500 over the Remington 870. It fits me better - its just much more ergonomical IMO. I'm gonna get one from a pawn shop, because I believe most used guns are just as good as a new one. From looking around, I found several shotguns, and came across the Maverick 88. It seems that it is pretty similar in design, except for the safety. It seems to have a shorter barrel than most of the 500 variations, and it has a black synthetic stock. I like the shorter barrel, and the the wood stock isn't really important to me. I'm throwing around the idea of a pistol grip, and a black stock would make it much easier to do that. What is the REAL difference in the Mav 88 and the Moss 500 - other than I can save 25-30 bucks? The 88 just seems close to the Mossberg 500 Persuader. Am I wrong? __________________ Semper Fi! M59/66 Yugoslavian SKS, 1947 M44 Mosin Nagant, 1939 Schmidt-Rubin K31, 1945 T99 Arisaka, 1943 "ar" RC K98, VZ52 Rifle, 1942 M38 Swedish Mauser, 1942 Tikka Finn M91 Mosin Nagant on 1898 receiver, Mossberg 144LSB .22 Rifle, Marlin Model 80 .22 rifle, Ruger P94 9mm Guns don't kill people... I kill people. -Marine bumper sticker I buy new guns like French people riot: To often, and for no good damn reason

November 12, 2005, 01:35 AM	#2
XavierBreath Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2002 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 2,800	The big difference, as you have found, is the location of the safety. There may be a few other differences, such as I've heard the Maverick barrels are thinner, etc. I don't know if there is truth to that. I'm not sure, but the Maverick might have a single slide arm, check to make sure. I like the Mossy 500 for the safety location, so the Maverick is out for me. __________________ Xavier's Blog

November 12, 2005, 04:30 AM	#3
mtnboomer Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Location: Oklahoma by birth. America by the grace of God. Posts: 635	I have a Maverick 88 and, other than the position of the safety, the only difference I found between it and the Mossberg was the Mav's butt is a little too low in the comb for me and I changed it with a Mossy butt and it fits perfectly now. __________________ Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati (If all else fails - play dead!) Support the Second Amendment. Join the NRA > http://www.nra.org < Oklahoma State & Big 12 - #1 GO POKES!!!!!

November 22, 2005, 12:39 PM	#4
rwking Member Join Date: November 22, 2005 Location: dfw area Posts: 62	Maverick Do You Use Your Maverick For Hunting Or For Home Protection And Have You Had Any Problems With The Gun?

November 22, 2005, 01:43 PM	#5
MrAcheson Senior Member Join Date: July 15, 2002 Posts: 442	It's location of the safety and the safety components themselves. I believe the Mossberg safety is drop safe because it blocks the hammer. The Maverick safety is not and does not. But just about everything else is the same. I think the barrels will even interchange. __________________ These views are not representative of those held by the US Army, DoD, or US Government. Jeffthebaptist.blogspot.com

November 22, 2005, 06:14 PM	#6
rugerdude Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2004 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,443	Ummm what models are you looking at? There is a Maverick 88 field and a Maverick 88 HD model. The Maverick 88 field model has a 28" barrel (same as Mossberg 500) The HD model has an 18.5" barrel (same as Mossberg 500 persuader or 500a) I have a Maverick 88 field model and a Mossberg persuader. All parts will interchange between them with the exception of: 1. The trigger assemblies 2. The forend (The Maverick utilizes a simpler forend with 1 less part, this means that you CAN NOT put a forward pistol grip on the Maverick 88 unless you had the Mossberg 500 forend base piece with the action bars on it) READ: BOTH GUNS HAVE DUAL ACTION BARS Both guns have been 100% reliable, but the Maverick seems to have a slightly different finish on the reciever. Not really a bad thing, just something I noticed. The mossber persuader and the maverick 88s have the same stock. The persuader however, comes with a pistol grip (but it isn't really a nice thing to have on it, because it makes it very akward to use) A new Maverick 88 retails here for 140 bucks new, the mossberg persuader cost 220 at the same store (Academy) In fact, I went there recently and they had the persuader and the Maverick HD model side by side...........and I couldn't tell them apart (until I cheated and looked at the safety) The Maverick shotguns are made by Mossberg anyway. Hope this helped, good luck. __________________ "The SKS is a rifle, made the way they should be, out of a heavy block of crappy commie steel, set in an inletted semi-reshaped 2x4." Not my quote but I agree completely.

November 22, 2005, 06:48 PM	#7
ron73644 Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2005 Posts: 141	Maverick The Maverick and 500 are the best pump bargains out there, and they are tough, quality guns. The 500 Field offers some extras for the same price as, or cheaper than some others (ported, 2 bead sights, blued, etc.).......just a nice gun. My fit and finish was perfect. I got off track, but I'd go get that Maverick now.

November 23, 2005, 11:55 AM	#8
rwking Member Join Date: November 22, 2005 Location: dfw area Posts: 62	maverick field 88 i purchased one on november 3 2005 and it is on its way to the shop for the second time for repair, i was trying to find out if mine is a big POS or a lemon and need to ask for a replacement.

November 23, 2005, 12:38 PM	#9
ron73644 Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2005 Posts: 141	What did you need to have repaired?

November 23, 2005, 12:59 PM	#10
rwking Member Join Date: November 22, 2005 Location: dfw area Posts: 62	maverick they replace the trigger mechanism and now its doing the same thing

November 23, 2005, 02:37 PM	#11
ron73644 Senior Member Join Date: November 1, 2005 Posts: 141	I'm sorry..............that's really aggravating.