Mossberg model 88... your opinions please

[boomstick]

I just purchased a NIB Model 88 with spare pistol grip, and detachable sling for $300 Just curious on your opinions of this model?

[ar15chase]

I own a Maverick. It is a great shotgun for the $$$$. There are MANY MANY threads on this issue.

[zippy13]

I don't use shotgun safeties. So, I prefer the 88's location to the Mossberg 500's where it's in the way.
There are MANY MANY threads on this issue.
Ain't that the truth...

[katana8869]

Picked one up last year for $199. It lives under my bed and works like a charm. I have owned about 4 of these over the years. They are a great buy and very reliable.

[INMY01TA]

Only shotgun I have ever owned but love mine.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j311/INMY01TA/Guns/100_0274.jpg
with the pistol grip:
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[annielulu]

Make sure you know how to hold it and shoot it properly if you use the pistol grip.

I shot some 00 buck and a few slugs through mine when I first got it, with the pistol grip attached. Mr. Macho at the range.

This is 2 years later and my wrist and thumb are still sore if I hold them a certain way.

The 88 is a good value for the money however. Mine now lives in the bedroom, about 2 feet away from the bed.

I figure if I have to use it in the middle of the night, recoil will be the least of my problems.

[mp25ds4]

I picked up a mossberg 500 from walmart for 217$ and 80$ for a new 18" barrel, you could probly sell the 28" rib barrel that comes with the one from walmart for 80-100$ if all goes as planned you will come out with a mossberg 500 and a 18" barrel for around 220$

If you really want a maverick cheapest I saw one was at a gunshow for 229$