Just got my new maverick 88.

[alfon99]

Hi, I just bought a new maverick 88 in 12 gauge. It's a combo. A 18.5" cylinder bore and a 28" Modified. Surprisingly it had considerably less recoil than my 16 gauge. Even with some 500 grain slugs. It puzzled me. I shot three shells with the 18.5" barrel just to try it, I didn't shot any more because there was not enough daylight. I will shoot a few more rounds tomorrow morning. I will post pictures shortly.

 

[Uniquedot]

The lighter weight of your 16ga. Is why it recoils more, but if your sixteen is not lighter than the maverick it was just the excitement of firing the new gun that made its recoil seem lighter.

 

[Kiln]

I love my Maverick 88. Just as good as the Mossy 500 IMO at a lower price point. It is one of the last true values in new firearms.

 

[improperlyaged]

Own and love both the 88 and the 500. 500 is only better because of safety location, other than that both are exact same.

 

[heeler]

Mine has never faltered in the ten years I have owned it.
Although I do wished it had the tang safety instead of the crossbolt.
Another thing I have always wondered is why they put the crossbolt at the front of the trigger guard instead of the back like my Winchester and Remington?

 

[alfon99]

Here goes the first pic:

 

[rbernie]

Own and love both the 88 and the 500. 500 is only better because of safety location, other than that both are exact same.

I was of the impression that the forearm and forearm attachments were different between the two.

 

[alfon99]

 

[Schwing]

I can't even remember how many decades ago I bought my 88. I have never seen any reason to buy another shotgun.

 

[Uniquedot]

The forearm attachments were the same on the older models and now they are once again the same with the newer models with both having the same crappy attachment method unless you buy the flex or 590 series. BTW folks there is no tang on the 500 and therefore there is no tang safety. The safety position on the 88 is exactly where it should be. It's faster than the receiver safety and only slightly slower than an 870...unless the shooter is left handed.

 

[alfon99]

By the way, what is this? it came inside the box.

 

[improperlyaged]

looks to be one of those cheap light attachment rigs

 

[madsend81]

It's a clamp for storing the 2nd barrel to the shotgun during shipping. You could use it for clamping a light, if you wanted to. I just set mine off to the side. I keep my security barrel on the shotgun and the field barrel resting on the rack in my safe.

 

[Nickel Plated]

Another thing I have always wondered is why they put the crossbolt at the front of the trigger guard instead of the back like my Winchester and Remington?

That depends which winchester you're talking about. Their semis all have the safety at the rear of the trigger guard. The pumps however (atleast the 1200/1300 and SXP have it at the front)
Frankly I find the front-of-triggerguard position the best. Its easy to access from both a pistol grip or traditional stock (unlike the 500 which is a PITA with a PG) and sits right where your trigger finger would be when not shooting. It's the only reason I'd buy a Mav 88 over a Mossberg 500. Not a fan of the Remington design. It's annoying to operate from any position.
Though of course if you use the gun long enough, you'll get used to whatever safety design it has. Guess I just got used to my SXP being at the front of the trigger guard.

 

[PabloJ]

Yes,.... though if one passes 1300fps with 1&1/4oz projectile recoil force can become unpleasant when fired in gun designed to be carried. Certain brand called Buckhammer should be called ShooterHammer instead.

 

[alfon99]

This is a pleasure to shoot in comparison to my 16 gauge. my 16 gauge is 5 lbs SxS, and it has a hard plastic butt plate. So long the only load that had the same kick as my 16 gauge were some 1 1/8 oz 12 gauge 2 3/4" slugs.

 

[HighExpert]

I got a rifled barrel for mine a mounted a lighted reptile scope. Can't be beat for deer. 2" groups at 100yds. I like Hornady sabot and agree on the Buckhammers.

 

[mokin]

My Dad bought one of those several months ago. A great shotgun. We patterned it with buckshot yesterday. It'll keep nine 00 pellets inside an IDPA target out to about 30 yards. We didn't get a chance to try slugs.

 

[wnycollector]

Congrats of a fine shotgun. I have had a Maverick 88 for a half dozen years. I have put ~1500 trouble free rounds through it over the years. For years it was my only shotgun so it pulled HD duty, shot trap and even went deer hunting.

 

[SwampWolf]

Frankly I find the front-of-triggerguard position the best.

I agree. I find it much easier to keep your index finger alongside the receiver when hunting and to bring the finger back to the trigger, pushing the safety in on the way to the trigger, as opposed to bringing the finger back to a rear-mounted safety and then forward to the trigger.

I think the very best design in terms of ergonomics to be a tang-mounted safety, followed closely by the rear/behind the trigger guard safety as found on the long-discontinued but much coveted Browning Double Auto. In this design, the second finger moves the safety up as opposed to moving it sideways.

Much depends on what you're used to and familiar with.

 

[Uniquedot]

I agree. I find it much easier to keep your index finger alongside the receiver when hunting and to bring the finger back to the trigger, pushing the safety in on the way to the trigger, as opposed to bringing the finger back to a rear-mounted safety and then forward to the trigger.

Where the rear mount shines on an 870 is for HD guns as there is no need to move the finger forward or backwards (or to break the firing grip) to take the safety off as it can be taken off while your finger is on the trigger which can also be pulled simultaneously if need be, but for a hunting gun I have always preferred Winchesters due to their safety location being exactly where a hunters finger is resting. I wish Winchester was still around...I mean the original company of course. I can't bring myself to try these imports branded Winchester.

 

[jaguarxk120]

With the tang mounted safety on shotguns you have to alter your grip, not so with the cross bolt ones on the Winchesters and Remington's.

The safety on the Winchester Model 12 is one of the best because it blocks the sear from moving and dropping the hammer.
There are other older shotguns that have safety's made that way I just do not know which ones they are.

 

[cottonpicker]

Bought mine in 1998.Love shooting #4 buck reloads.Covers a B27 silhouette from head to waist @ 15yds w/27 pellets.Would not recommend shooting 3in. shells with pistol grip attached!!

 

[il.bill]

alfon99

Congratulations on your new shotgun. My Maverick 88 12 gauge has been one of my best firearm purchases in functional value per dollar spent. Best wishes and happy shooting to you!

Is it difficult to buy and own an imported (made in USA) shotgun as a resident of Uruguay?

 

[alfon99]

alfon99

Congratulations on your new shotgun. My Maverick 88 12 gauge has been one of my best firearm purchases in functional value per dollar spent. Best wishes and happy shooting to you!

Is it difficult to buy and own an imported (made in USA) shotgun as a resident of Uruguay?

There is a HUGE price difference. It's because of the taxes from shipping. I bought this combo for 690 dollars and it's a reasonable price here. There are really no good guns for less than 500 dollars. There is no problem with gun laws, the laws here are very simple. Laws here do not mention hi-cap magazines, detachable magazines, pistol grips, and other "scary" features. Here laws just work with calibers. Just two permits for every gun. 1st permit rifles up to 6.5mm, pistols up to 9mm, revolvers up to .44 mag, and all shotgun gauges. Second permit you can have all the rest including full-autos and what you call destructive devices, With no taxes, just patience.