I have known several people that have hunted and shot trap with the Maverick 88. No one had anything bad to say about them. Back when I was shooting trap we would meet on Thursdays and shoot between 100 and 150 rounds. This went on for several years, so we quickly figured out which guns and ammo had particular problems. The Maverick 88 was not one of the problem guns.
Good choice, sir! The Maverick 88 is an excellent gun and an outstanding value. Edit 2019: watching this again. Realize I would have no idea how to put that gun back together.
I expect you'll have some fun with that. I've had a couple Mossberg 500's (pretty much the same as the Maverick) they worked well. A decent gun for the money.
I have the 18.5" Maverick. I love mine as well. I recently traded an 870 express + cash for a 1903 because the 870 was not as good as I originally thought. It'd get stuck with cheap Winchester bird shot. The same bird shot I have ALWAYS fed my Maverick without any problems. And the 870 rusted easily. They don't make 870s like they use to.
You'll enjoy that a lot. I did 2 things on mine. 1. Got a choate folding stock (they make a top and side folder). 2. I got a 20 inch barrel with choke tubes. I wish the 18.5 inch barrel had choke tubes, but oh well. It makes a great pack gun.
I have the 20" 7+1 Security 88 and I have thrown a 5-pos rail, a 6-shell side saddle, and a fiberglass/poly heat shield on mine. I thought about sling attachment but haven't done anything about it yet. lol.
Hi from South Africa. This is how I discovered your channel. Was looking for opinions on the Maverick earlier this year and saw your take on it. At the time I could not make up my mind. There was a Mossberg 590 A1 called the "Blackwater Edition" at one shop for R 14 000 ( our Rand is currently 15 against one US Dollar) whilst the Mavericks went for R 7 000. The 590A1 was a good buy, it was old stock that was recycled, a guy had bought it but could not get a license from the police for it. We are a tight gun controlled country. The Blackwater gun had all the bells and whistles but the Maverick is short and handy, as I was looking for a gun to use around the house. I waited too long, the Blackwater was sold so in April 2019 I bought the Maverick and the waiting for the license commenced. Got the license 3 weeks ago and could pick the gun up. I am impressed with it and your review helped me to pick up a good gun for the money. Locally the Mossberg 590's now go for R 18 000. That is 1 200 US Dollar at current exchange rates. Only concern I have is that the cylinder bore spreads buckshot very quickly. We do not get good quality US shotgun ammo here, it will be too expensive. So we only get the third-rate European stuff. Their small shot is ok for trap and skeet but buckshot is another issue. Ordered a Lee buckshot mold and will try and reload. It will be great to emulate the Federal FliteControl we always hear about.
I was lucky to find a Maverick 88 with the full length hunting barrel and 18.5" cylinder bore barrel as a package deal. Love it to bits, the only problem I have is the damn thing is always empty and with empty shells strewn everywhere for me to pick up! lol. I have heard those mini shells can be a bit dicey to reload as they use quite a reduced powder charge compared to 2 3/4 shells with the same shot weight etc which is actually a bonus for component price. might be an interesting project to get into :-)
I've purchased three Maverick 88's over the past three years. Two of them I gave as Christmas presents to my two sons.The third one I kept for myself. All three have been used to shoot trap and all three have performed flawlessly. Whenever anyone asks me to recommend a shotgun, I recommend the Maverick 88.
Yeah, them Mossberg Maverick Model 88 is a very solid gun. The second gun I ever bought was a Maverick 88 security 6 model just like the one you bought, I dolled mine up though. The fourth gun I bought was a Mossberg M500 Police Tactical, that one has a 7-shot tube mag and a 20 inch barrel with a heat shield and raised front and rear ghost ring iron sights.
I am in serious trouble .... I opened an account to order from Fleet Farm website. ... just bought some surplus. It should be interesting to get the box into the house unnoticed. Hehehe.... blankets...gloves....socks...parkas...bags. I am in heaven!
Up here in Canada, removable choke tubes and 3"+ chambers rule the shotgun market. Largely in part to regulations that only allow steel shot for waterfowl hunting, which has killed interest in fixed full choked guns. If you in the market for one of the classics (model 12, Ithaca 37, 870 Wingmaster), its definitely a buyers market.
I'm a bolt action guy and prefer accuracy over R.O.F so I'm not much for AR's but man, Glocks are awesome. I have a full size .40 S&W with a ported barrel, it's possibly one of my favorite handguns ever. I do love a good .454 casull revolver though!
I bought a bunch of old shotgun fiber wads at a gun show last year thinking I'd like to load up some of those short shells. Haven't gotten to that project yet. If I ever find myself in a barn with a dozen rabid raccoon I'll think of you. lol
+Buckrun11 I picked up a big bag of cork wads one day, don't know how I will use those, but I figured I might never see those again. I always figured on getting some brass hulls for use in my old Winchester 97, they would seem appropriate for that.
You wouldn't happen to have some Winchester model 67 parts would Ya? That's the single shot .22. I just restored one today(cleaned the rust off and re did the stock, ish.)and in taking the bolt apart one of the rusty springs inside the cocking knob broke. I don't know where I can get one. I may just have to buy a whole new bolt because the guns not even mine and I want it to be complete. I cleaned the gun up for a friend.
+Brother Blacksmith nope, I don't have anything for one of them, but first place to check is Numrich, they could have an original, or one that substitutes.
What older shotguns do you prefer. I’m in the market for one. My local shop has a ranger 120, a Stevens 67, and a itacha. I’m going to another place today.
I have an old Winchester 97 I use myself and much prefer because its a hammer gun. Another all time great is the Winchester model 12, an all time favorite, but alas, no hammer.
logcabinlooms thank you sir, I just spent the day driving around to different gun shops in my area. Found a marlin 97, $280, and a Winchester 12 for $300. Be blessed
Awesome gun shoots great 2 and 3/4 and 3 inch has a good kick but it's a 12 gauge so I guess that is expected never tried to run the little rounds through it good luck
Mark, take a look at Cheaper Than Dirt website they have the short 12 Ga. shells, buckshot, slugs, fine shot @ pretty good price. I wish you would have looked at a Double side by side 12 Ga. exposed hammers by Century Arms, 3" Inch Magnum (Coach Gun) made in China? but does the job!
That's the right tool for the job you describe. Absolutely. There was a time when I would've preferred the 870 for this purpose but not anymore. I myself am thinking of getting a mossburg. But I agree with everyone else that Hey, LCL bought a synthetic stocked gun. What's the world come to. 😁😁😁
+Paliacho9 people seem to have forgotten, my Springfield M1A has a synthetic stock, which is an alright thing. It has ended up in a couple video clips, but it's one of those I always preferred to keep quiet about.
Ballisticproducts.com has everything you need to reload those "Aguila" shells. they specialize in all things "Shotgun" related.. kind regards! Eric Dee.
I bought a used mav88 it had a horrible high gloss back yard "kamo" paint job , i refinished er and so far so great gun, kinda weird in only has one action rod though
MCK it's got to be a really old model than if it only has one action bar all the newer models I've read have dual action bars mine was produced in 2016 and has the dual action bars and dual extractors and anti jam loading ramp it's a tank
+Drew Martin yep, I checked the availability before I bought this, plenty used, and even new takeoffs available. I also do run into used ones at rummage sales and flea markets, many options available.
+youngn9na92 yes, I have had it for years, but it's a long barrel, full choke. Its a great shotgun for hunting, but I wanted a short barreled gun to shoot things like slugs. It's been in a few videos a while back, one that comes to mind is shooting a snowman, but I have also been in a shootout with one of them with my 1895 Nagant pistol.
logcabinlooms Oh, that sounds interesting. I will have to look for it. I haven't ever seen an 1897 in anything but 2 and 3/4 in. though, and I don't believe that was your objective here. The maverick looks like a sound option. May have a little trouble putting pin tar on it though. Just kidding of course, I wonder if you'll get a new stock? I've seen used ones for reasonable prices in the past.
logcabinlooms In my first comment I meant to say "trench" style 1897, I think those have 20" barrels normally. I believe you touched on looking at a cut down one though.
Here are pics of my 20" Maverick 88 when I got done with it. www.dropbox.com/s/7dr3j6uxl35v0gb/AA%20TACTICAL%20SHOTGUN%2001.JPG?dl=0 www.dropbox.com/s/upm3z0i658c4ap9/AA%20TACTICAL%20SHOTGUN%2002.JPG?dl=0 www.dropbox.com/s/3nbox7gy88yuze0/AA%20TACTICAL%20SHOTGUN%2003.JPG?dl=0
Worked around plastic extruders and when they have melt downs they use brake cleaner to clean out the blockage. When spray plastic it becomes brittles and you can break it out. I would advice that nobody use it on firearms . I like your videos otherwise.
Like me, practical not tactical. Guns aren't Lego's to add so much useless junk on! I got an 870 magnum for 275, but that's YEARS ago, built much better than the new 870's
I have known several people that have hunted and shot trap with the Maverick 88. No one had anything bad to say about them. Back when I was shooting trap we would meet on Thursdays and shoot between 100 and 150 rounds. This went on for several years, so we quickly figured out which guns and ammo had particular problems. The Maverick 88 was not one of the problem guns.
Good choice, sir! The Maverick 88 is an excellent gun and an outstanding value. Edit 2019: watching this again. Realize I would have no idea how to put that gun back together.
The opsol plug makes it so mossbergs will cycle the mini shells
I expect you'll have some fun with that. I've had a couple Mossberg 500's (pretty much the same as the Maverick) they worked well. A decent gun for the money.
I went with the field version of the Maverick 88 so I can use choke tubes. I absolutely love mine. A VERY fun shotgun for the money!
I have the 18.5" Maverick. I love mine as well. I recently traded an 870 express + cash for a 1903 because the 870 was not as good as I originally thought. It'd get stuck with cheap Winchester bird shot. The same bird shot I have ALWAYS fed my Maverick without any problems. And the 870 rusted easily. They don't make 870s like they use to.
You'll enjoy that a lot. I did 2 things on mine. 1. Got a choate folding stock (they make a top and side folder). 2. I got a 20 inch barrel with choke tubes. I wish the 18.5 inch barrel had choke tubes, but oh well. It makes a great pack gun.
I have the 20" 7+1 Security 88 and I have thrown a 5-pos rail, a 6-shell side saddle, and a fiberglass/poly heat shield on mine. I thought about sling attachment but haven't done anything about it yet. lol.
Had one as a trunk gun for quite some time.
Hi from South Africa. This is how I discovered your channel. Was looking for opinions on the Maverick earlier this year and saw your take on it.
At the time I could not make up my mind. There was a Mossberg 590 A1 called the "Blackwater Edition" at one shop for
R 14 000 ( our Rand is currently 15 against one US Dollar) whilst the Mavericks went for
R 7 000. The 590A1 was a good buy, it was old stock that was recycled, a guy had bought it but could not get a license from the police for it. We are a tight gun controlled country.
The Blackwater gun had all the bells and whistles but the Maverick is short and handy, as I was looking for a gun to use around the house.
I waited too long, the Blackwater was sold so in April 2019 I bought the Maverick and the waiting for the license commenced.
Got the license 3 weeks ago and could pick the gun up. I am impressed with it and your review helped me to pick up a good gun for the money. Locally the Mossberg 590's now go for R 18 000. That is 1 200 US Dollar at current exchange rates.
Only concern I have is that the cylinder bore spreads buckshot very quickly. We do not get good quality US shotgun ammo here, it will be too expensive. So we only get the third-rate European stuff. Their small shot is ok for trap and skeet but buckshot is another issue.
Ordered a Lee buckshot mold and will try and reload. It will be great to emulate the Federal FliteControl we always hear about.
Have this same gun I got to keep around the house and man is this thing fun to shoot.
I was lucky to find a Maverick 88 with the full length hunting barrel and 18.5" cylinder bore barrel as a package deal. Love it to bits, the only problem I have is the damn thing is always empty and with empty shells strewn everywhere for me to pick up! lol.
I have heard those mini shells can be a bit dicey to reload as they use quite a reduced powder charge compared to 2 3/4 shells with the same shot weight etc which is actually a bonus for component price. might be an interesting project to get into :-)
There is an adapter made for the mini shells. Paul Harrel talks about them
Perfect daily carry in the Chick Magnet...and next to the night stand.
I've purchased three Maverick 88's over the past three years. Two of them I gave as Christmas presents to my two sons.The third one I kept for myself. All three have been used to shoot trap and all three have performed flawlessly. Whenever anyone asks me to recommend a shotgun, I recommend the Maverick 88.
Hard to beat the price on those mavericks
Yeah, them Mossberg Maverick Model 88 is a very solid gun. The second gun I ever bought was a Maverick 88 security 6 model just like the one you bought, I dolled mine up though. The fourth gun I bought was a Mossberg M500 Police Tactical, that one has a 7-shot tube mag and a 20 inch barrel with a heat shield and raised front and rear ghost ring iron sights.
I am in serious trouble .... I opened an account to order from Fleet Farm website. ... just bought some surplus. It should be interesting to get the box into the house unnoticed. Hehehe.... blankets...gloves....socks...parkas...bags. I am in heaven!
Up here in Canada, removable choke tubes and 3"+ chambers rule the shotgun market.
Largely in part to regulations that only allow steel shot for waterfowl hunting, which has killed interest in fixed full choked guns. If you in the market for one of the classics (model 12, Ithaca 37, 870 Wingmaster), its definitely a buyers market.
Oh no, a plastic stocked gun??? he's gone to the dark side.... next thing you know hell be buying a Glock and an AR..... LOL
isserfiq1 I was thinking it and you said it lol !
it's a slippery slope you know. Got to be careful... if he puts a picattiny rail on that thing we are doomed. LOL
isserfiq1 lol !
I'm a bolt action guy and prefer accuracy over R.O.F so I'm not much for AR's but man, Glocks are awesome. I have a full size .40 S&W with a ported barrel, it's possibly one of my favorite handguns ever. I do love a good .454 casull revolver though!
I bought a bunch of old shotgun fiber wads at a gun show last year thinking I'd like to load up some of those short shells. Haven't gotten to that project yet. If I ever find myself in a barn with a dozen rabid raccoon I'll think of you. lol
+Buckrun11 I picked up a big bag of cork wads one day, don't know how I will use those, but I figured I might never see those again. I always figured on getting some brass hulls for use in my old Winchester 97, they would seem appropriate for that.
Cabelas has "Herters Mini Buck" on sale for 4.79, have shot and cycled several through an 870 with no problems, and they do have serious pop.
Nice looking Shotgun LCL love to see you shoot it sometime soon , good luck with it .
I was wondering if you still like this shotgun in 2019? How has it held up? Did it start to rust? An update review would be great.
I just wish they made an 18 inch barrel that was threaded for chokes. On a shotgun that is easy enough to find.
You are right on the money,,, Thank You Sir,,, =)
You wouldn't happen to have some Winchester model 67 parts would Ya? That's the single shot .22. I just restored one today(cleaned the rust off and re did the stock, ish.)and in taking the bolt apart one of the rusty springs inside the cocking knob broke. I don't know where I can get one. I may just have to buy a whole new bolt because the guns not even mine and I want it to be complete. I cleaned the gun up for a friend.
+Brother Blacksmith nope, I don't have anything for one of them, but first place to check is Numrich, they could have an original, or one that substitutes.
Brother Blacksmith if it's a regular coil spring, just go to the hardware store and get a spring that's the same diameter. Cut to size presto.
Yeah I checked numrich. Sold out. I just have to go to the hardware store and make a new spring.
What older shotguns do you prefer. I’m in the market for one. My local shop has a ranger 120, a Stevens 67, and a itacha. I’m going to another place today.
I have an old Winchester 97 I use myself and much prefer because its a hammer gun. Another all time great is the Winchester model 12, an all time favorite, but alas, no hammer.
logcabinlooms thank you sir, I just spent the day driving around to different gun shops in my area. Found a marlin 97, $280, and a Winchester 12 for $300. Be blessed
I think a tritium bead is a very good add on and if kick is an issue a piece of pvc filled with lead shot mighty help .
The Maverick 88 is a good gun for the price. My only complaint is the action is ruff compared to the 500 series but for its price you cant beat it.
Swiss army knife of shotguns!
I love your videos, please don't let the haters effect you in a negative way
Im probably in the minority(mostly cause i am right handed) but I like the trigger safety on the Maverick over the 500 tang safety.
gonna have to check em out
Have you thought about a Cimarron Model 97?
Awesome gun shoots great 2 and 3/4 and 3 inch has a good kick but it's a 12 gauge so I guess that is expected never tried to run the little rounds through it good luck
Mark, take a look at Cheaper Than Dirt website they have the short 12 Ga. shells, buckshot, slugs, fine shot @ pretty good price. I wish you would have looked at a Double side by side 12 Ga. exposed hammers by Century Arms, 3" Inch Magnum (Coach Gun) made in China? but does the job!
That's the right tool for the job you describe. Absolutely. There was a time when I would've preferred the 870 for this purpose but not anymore. I myself am thinking of getting a mossburg.
But I agree with everyone else that Hey, LCL bought a synthetic stocked gun. What's the world come to. 😁😁😁
+Paliacho9 people seem to have forgotten, my Springfield M1A has a synthetic stock, which is an alright thing. It has ended up in a couple video clips, but it's one of those I always preferred to keep quiet about.
cool video what is this part you got for the short shells you are wright they tip over
+SuperTbonetony OPSol mini-clip, they are being sold on eBay, and Amazon, generally under $20, and are for use in the Mossbergs, and Maverick 88.
Ballisticproducts.com has everything you need to reload those "Aguila" shells. they specialize in all things "Shotgun" related..
kind regards!
Eric Dee.
I bought a used mav88 it had a horrible high gloss back yard "kamo" paint job , i refinished er and so far so great gun, kinda weird in only has one action rod though
MCK it's got to be a really old model than if it only has one action bar all the newer models I've read have dual action bars mine was produced in 2016 and has the dual action bars and dual extractors and anti jam loading ramp it's a tank
watchoutnwo yessirr and thx i need to go too Mossberg dating deal and see what I might be, mine is 'loose' like a Mossy but holdin up good
check on ebay for barrels anything you would need for $50-150.
and norinco makes clones of the trench and riot gun for around $400
+Drew Martin yep, I checked the availability before I bought this, plenty used, and even new takeoffs available. I also do run into used ones at rummage sales and flea markets, many options available.
Raccoon Tactical shotgun. 🤣🤣
They are 2 1/4 shells
David FP mine takes 3 inch shells too it's the same one he has in the video
Good Review
Copper solvent won't damage the plastic trigger group...using brake solvent on a firearm is no good. It can even damage the blueing......
How did you not buy a Winchester 1897? That's what I saw you buying in my mind at least.
youngn9na92 Well, the one I have already is in much better shape, and I paid a whole lot less for it.
logcabinlooms You already have an 1897? It would not surprise me.
+youngn9na92 yes, I have had it for years, but it's a long barrel, full choke. Its a great shotgun for hunting, but I wanted a short barreled gun to shoot things like slugs. It's been in a few videos a while back, one that comes to mind is shooting a snowman, but I have also been in a shootout with one of them with my 1895 Nagant pistol.
logcabinlooms Oh, that sounds interesting. I will have to look for it. I haven't ever seen an 1897 in anything but 2 and 3/4 in. though, and I don't believe that was your objective here. The maverick looks like a sound option. May have a little trouble putting pin tar on it though. Just kidding of course, I wonder if you'll get a new stock? I've seen used ones for reasonable prices in the past.
logcabinlooms In my first comment I meant to say "trench" style 1897, I think those have 20" barrels normally. I believe you touched on looking at a cut down one though.
some parts on it are made in mexico
Good deal!
Here are pics of my 20" Maverick 88 when I got done with it.
www.dropbox.com/s/7dr3j6uxl35v0gb/AA%20TACTICAL%20SHOTGUN%2001.JPG?dl=0
www.dropbox.com/s/upm3z0i658c4ap9/AA%20TACTICAL%20SHOTGUN%2002.JPG?dl=0
www.dropbox.com/s/3nbox7gy88yuze0/AA%20TACTICAL%20SHOTGUN%2003.JPG?dl=0
I'am Shocked!! Where is this addiction going to lead to, down hill spiral
welcome to plastic Guns! lol
Worked around plastic extruders and when they have melt downs they use brake cleaner to clean out the blockage. When spray plastic it becomes brittles and you can break it out. I would advice that nobody use it on firearms . I like your videos otherwise.
Yea, i just watched a video where a guy used brake cleaner and he said it broke a plastic piece on his marlin 795
Like me, practical not tactical. Guns aren't Lego's to add so much useless junk on! I got an 870 magnum for 275, but that's YEARS ago, built much better than the new 870's
It's tactiCOOL.