The barrels are easily interchangeable if you want to replace a barrel or if you want a Mossberg 500 barrel. The Maverick 88 is great for newer shooters who want to get into hunting waterfowl or buying their first home defense shotgun.13 May 2020
How many rounds does a Mossberg 88 hold?
The 88s have a cartridge capacity of 5 in the tube magazine and 1 in the chamber and cannot have their magazines easily extended without machining. The Security Models have a capacity of 6 in the tube with the 18.5" barrel, 7 with 20" barrel with both allowing 1 in the chamber.
What is the difference between Mossberg 500 and Maverick 88?
Maverick 88 shotguns feature a trigger guard-mounted cross-bolt safety as opposed to a top tang safety, which is used on the Mossberg 500 series. Maverick 88s are factory finished with steel bluing only, whereas Mossberg 500s have factory-blued, nickel-plated or parkerized (barrel/magazine) options.
What is the Maverick 88 compatible with?
Mossberg 500®
Is Mossberg Maverick 88 any good?
The Maverick 88 is a solid tactical defense shotgun that shares a lot in common with the Mossburg 500. It'll never fail you if you use it right. It will, however, kick you pretty hard if you don't. If you're wanting a shotgun specifically for home defense or range time fun, you can't go wrong with this gun.19 Jul 2019
Can you use a Maverick 88 for hunting?
I have a maverick 88, but I just use it for dove, crow, and turkey hunting. have thought about getting a slug barrel for it to have a multi-shot gun, but I just stick with my muzzie for deer hunting. It's a pretty good gun for the money though.17 Dec 2012
Can you add a magazine to a Mossberg 88?
Yes. Maverick 88 is just a plastic version of mossberg 590. Both will take a plastic magazine that you can put 10 shot shells in and with small modification, fits in bottom of shotgun. Pump action is unimpeded.
Conclusion. The Maverick 88 is a solid tactical defense shotgun that shares a lot in common with the Mossburg 500. It'll never fail you if you use it right. It will, however, kick you pretty hard if you don't.19 Jul 2019