Maverick 88 - Budget Home Defense Shotgun

The Mossberg Maverick 88 12 gauge shotgun. This is the security model and it might be an option for folks on a tight budget who want a good solid defense shotgun. Of course that is just my opinion, I'm not here to sell shotguns I'm here to share information, opinions and have a damn good time :)
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[@GiuseppeSimonetti]

Same guys bashing the aluminum receiver are driving aluminum cars and trucks. lol

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Probably so!

[@mastersergant1287]

i know this comment is old, but im glad my 2006 f150 is steel, rust may be an issue for winter weather but people need to do upkeep on there vehicle otherwise it will look like shit in the future (unfortunately i need body work to have it finished which needs to have welding done to it)

[@jungleno.]

@MegaStick93 if you're just going to shoot a few rounds a month, yeah they're okay. but if you're going to shoot a lot, a steel receiver will serve you better. Ask any trap shooter.

[@ajfam871]

Exactly or they all have Glocks.

[@PepeDeezNutz]

And their sexy dolls are made of latex

[@bryanbellar9188]

I’ve had one of these scatterguns for 17 years and I’ve only ever had the ejector break on me one time two years ago. Very excellent gun. Probably 10,000 shells through it

[@kevingriffin8854]

Did you fix the extractor or replace the gun?

[@bryanbellar9188]

@@kevingriffin8854 fixed the extractor

[@bryanbellar9188]

@@kevingriffin8854 ejector. Sorry

[@prodigydrummer]

I've had the same model for a couple of years now, my round count is closer to 1000. Have ran everything through it from 3 inch magnum buckshot and slugs to all brands of birdshot and it's cycled everything with no issues. Use and abuse it, this thing just works.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Good to hear!

[@Brandon_obs_ls]

@@buffalosoutdoorshow is Urs holding up how many rounds u got through it

[@curtis5809]

Hey man, best review I've seen on this shotgun so far and 2 thumbs up on the shooting in the beginning :)

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks for that!

[@GQ-yb5kt]

Well placed shots forsure

[@bobwallace9814]

If I walked into a gun store to look at shotguns and this guy was behind the counter, I would have walked out with this, a case to carry it in, 20 boxes of ammo, a new cleaning kit, new eye wear and a store t-shirt.

[@shaolinwarriormark]

Respect mr wallace.true honesty!

[@wadevenerdi1060]

Don’t forget the hat... lol

[@ThePudgie123]

It is my 73yo g.f.’s go to gun in our house!

[@briancaine9130]

Yes siree

[@bigdog33bad]

Hahahaa! My thoughts exactly!

[@Brett235]

For the average citizen that shotgun is all we need. I have older "higher end" shotguns but the maverick is the one I go to most. It is hanging on the wall in my bedroom for whatever it is called to do. We live out in the country and sometimes I need it for a coon in my chicken pin or a coyote out in the pasture. From birdshot to slugs it has never failed me.

[@jskypercussion]

I have one and absolutely love it. Never had a problem with it. It was cheap and was my first gun I bought before I had the money to buy some more expensive pieces.

[@PaulBruinFan]

More no-nonsense, high-quality content from Buffalo's Outdoors. Thanks, and keep up the good work!

[@rckburris]

Recently walked into the gun store with the intent to buy a Remington 870 shotgun. While I was trying to talk myself into putting the cash on the counter the salesman says to me that he had another "little shotgun" that he wants to show me. He brought out this Maverick 88. I looked it over and walked out with it. The first week I fired everything from bird shot to slugs and never had a problem with it. It is a great shotgun and it stays by my bed as my home defense weapon.

[@stevenbrown5210]

how do you "walk out" with a shotgun? there's a 10 day DOJ hold

[@rckburris]

@@stevenbrown5210 not here in Tennessee. I had to wait about 30 minutes while they ran a background check and then I walked out with it the same day.

[@stevenbrown5210]

@@rckburris lol wow 😳. I live in California 😂. Everything sucks here except the weather

[@cle-chi]

@@stevenbrown5210 Not in Indiana either. Same day walk out

[@stevenbrown5210]

@@cle-chi WOW. CA sux. Except for the weather....

[@TheJohndeere212]

I bought one last month and I loved it. Even I took my son shooting it and he loves it too. A great and reliable shotgun.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

They are very good and considering the price point maybe even GREAT.

[@lerch400block]

I was born 1 hour drive from where they make these. never put maverick county and the 88 together. you have solved a mystery

[@buffalosoutdoors]

South Texas! I hope to see it one day. I figure that has to be how they named that shotgun!

[@AshGreen359]

Closest to Eagle Pass I've been was Carizo Springs.

[@gooneegoogoo123]

I've been to Eagle Pass (Mav County) and crossed the border into Piedras Negras (Mex) many times growing up. I have one of these shottys and I love it.

[@robertslusser6753]

I have watched this video before but came upon it again and just had to comment after watching the intro. You doing the "run and gun" on your course brought a chuckle to my day. At 74 years of age I'm well past the running and gunning course. I'll set in my bedroom safely behind cover and left them come to me and my Maverick 88 12 ga. My middle son gifted me an 18.5" security barrel for it two Christmases ago and the 28" vent rib barrel resides in the corner of the gun cabinet. I live in a nice mobile home park so I have settled on #4 buckshot for my stand by load because of neighbors close by. I always enjoy your video so keep up the good work because, sure as shootin, one of these days you too won't be able to do the run and gun thing anymore!!!

[@just251000]

I can watch an hour of the first 50 seconds of this video!!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@ricksmith2836]

I dont know about an hr but something like that. It was really cool.

[@ridermak4111]

Humble, knowledgeable, and DAMN can he shoot !! 😳🏆

[@kennash7583]

@@buffalosoutdoors love to visit your range one day, EXACTLY what I'd do if I had that much land...and didn't live in Commifornia!

[@demetriusford3383]

Can't Wait Till I Turn 18 in 1Month This Will Be My First Purchase.

[@thinmizzy365]

Demetrius Ford well dude, did you get your Mav 88?

[@ChoneyPony]

Vote Republican if you want to keep that right...in CA the Democrats are changing the age to 21 which would make your purchase illegal.

[@otxtoolie]

Joseph Ramos that dirty law isn’t gonna pass I just bought my maverick today fuck corrupt ca Democrats

[@AshGreen359]

@@otxtoolie The bill is in Jerry Brown's desk. All it needs is his signature last I checked. They raised the smoking age to 21 too. 18 year olds don't vote, so they get screwed.

[@hector802]

Los Angeles just got mine today! Good thing I bought my ar as soon as I turned 18 now my next purchase before the year ends is a 10/22

[@BandGuru01]

I'm glad the safety is where it is. It's like my Remington 870 that I have had for almost 20 years. Not that I use safeties really, but it's at least familiar

[@bobburnitt5389]

I have a Mossberg Maverick, it is 10 years old, have shot MANY ROUNDS with it, it has never failed once. It is well broken in. I have shot 3 inch and 2 3/4 Magnum with it, can put Five 2 3/4 and 2 three inchers in the magazine. I have had Moss 500's and I have a M590-A1. I cannot tell the difference in shooting it. They are $190 bucks everywhere plus transfer etc The M590 with the Ghost rings is a fine shotgun, but I could have bought 2 Mavericks and had money left over for what the M-590 cost. I have NEVER had a bad Mossberg product, never. BB

[@joec4251]

I have two of these, got them for $199 each...have put thousands of rounds through them over the years, and never had a problem with either...great guns!

[@ramonosuke]

Managed to find the Security model for very close to MSRP($200), and just took it home today. I cannot wait to try this firearm out, absolutely love the feel and look of it. Great Video BTW!

[@cesarmolina2625]

Live in maverick county and I just bought it

[@ewfisher89]

I love my Maverick 88, was my college graduation gift from my parents (it was what I asked for, didn't want much). I got the hunting version and bought a 18.5 inch defender barrel so I can use it for both hunting and defense.

[@shainshartershwate7421]

If I only had 250$ to get a gun and ammo without a doubt it would be a maverick 88, 5$ shell holder on the stock, throw a 10$ sling on it, decent light and that's all you need with ammo of course, a good mix of bird, buck and slugs

[@popsforgeblacksmithing4793]

How have you enjoyed it for hunting? I plan to get one to use on hogs

[@ewfisher89]

@@popsforgeblacksmithing4793 it's done great, it has been my go to gun for handling pests that get in the garden (crows, rabbits, opossums, etc.) Hasn't let me down yet.

[@popsforgeblacksmithing4793]

@@ewfisher89 awesome! I think it'll be good to taking on the trail with hogs and such

[@kenhughes4715]

Fantastic review, precise and to the point. Your “88” looks great just the way it is. Thank you for posting.

[@Huncho_Rog]

Just recently bought mine, 10 day waiting period here in Cali. So excited ! Heard nothing but great things from this shotgun ! Although I got the shorter barrel one, the 18 inch

[@Teabagonyou]

18.5 yes. Picked up two 28 inch ones the other day for $190 each. Wasn’t the model I exactly wanted but price was so good I couldn’t say no. These things have really gone up in price. Getting the 18.5 barrels and selling the 28 inch ones.

[@timkc1638]

@@Teabagonyou Yeah 10 months ago I walked into an ffl I use for online purchases. I was picking up an AK I ordered online. These guys do a lot of consignment as well. Long story short I saw a Maverick 88 cruiser, with a 20 inch barrel I had sort of been fancying for indoor portability . I was interested in purchasing it until I read the asking price. $1300. Bought dam near went blind. Mind you I own a mossberg 590, heat shield, 20 inch barrel, Ghost ring sight shotgun. This was a Maverick 88 cruiser and someone was trying to sell it used for $1300. Handed it back in disgust. Asked them what drugs the owner was on listing a mav 88 cruiser used for $1300 ? Hahahaha! Stay away from consignment unless you use them for online purchases.

[@timkc1638]

Great / solid purchase by the way. Mossberg make the best shotguns. That’s just my opinion but I know I’m not the only one who agrees.

[@glockwesson2287]

I have one of these i love it. Holds 7 3inch shells and will shoot anything from birdshot to buckshot to speacialty rounds. Ive shot mine almost a thousand times and ive never had any problems from it. Just as good as a mossberg

[@michaelhorn4540]

I've got 2 maverick shotguns and I absolutely love them, best quality for the money and I'd put them up against any shotgun out there, just wish they offered them in a parkerized finish

[@a420man2]

I've heard nothing but good things about the Mav88 .I think I'll pick one up just cause.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I've seen a few negative reviews where people have had some extraction issues but this one showed no signs of that. I am really happy with the purchase.

[@willjones455]

You really should, great gun

[@alanhigh8125]

I upgraded mine with a model 500 6 3/4" steel pump assembly and model 500 wood furniture. From 10 feet away you can't tell it from a 500. Of course, installing the wood immediately made the weapon safer. 😏

[@randall5729]

Have had one for 30+ years, the gun has never let me down, took it shooting skeet for the first time ever, buddy n brother were rocking benellis n remington n I kept up no problem, they could not believe id never shot skeet before, I credit the gun, Love it.

[@svernwarunos546]

Love my 88 18.5 inch 5+1 paid 259 cnd put about 600+ rounds of all shot slugs,buckshot, works awesome.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Nice!

[@thenumerousfew1205]

I got 2 weeks before I turn 18. gonna get this gun with both barrels

[@alexandersheppard1997]

Let me know if you find the elusive double-barrel version.

[@thenumerousfew1205]

Alexander Sheppard 😂😂😂 bravo

[@BillBraskyy]

I wish I had a bunch of land outside city limits so I could set up a range, or even just to shoot randomly. I'd rent a backhoe and/or a mini bulldozer and make a giant berm that I could pump rounds into and buy steel targets one at a time till I have a whole range set up!

[@lilpat1806]

I HAVE A MOSSBERG MAVERICK 88 18 INCH... GOOD SHOTGUN

[@shawncole6122]

I've got one to and for the money you can't beet it

[@jerrysingleton4956]

@@shawncole6122 price range?

[@jerrysingleton4956]

@walker jfs thank you.🇺🇸

[@markymark8665]

@@jerrysingleton4956 Got one today at Academy for $199. Super hard to get these days. 👍

[@braves625]

I'll trust anyone with a southern accent like that. Deep Appalachian here. I respect that dialect.

[@ericvazquez5576]

I have a maverick 88 and I love it best first shotgun I ever have.

[@chicagolandsurvival3946]

Nice range setup

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@tomasjay1005]

I'd say something about how I tacticalized my Security 88 but someone will just put me down for doing it. Great home defense weapon.

[@shotgunkingj1670]

Actually I would love to hear it. I'm considering buying one myself and I wouldn't mind picking your ideas to use for myself.

[@tomasjay1005]

OK, here goes. Remember, a lot of viewers wont go along with what I did.. Start off, the heat shield on barrel, side saddle for extra shells, Laser spot sight along with a 1000 lumen tactical light [ to blind my opponent ] . A telescopic stock and for the coup de grade, barrel lug attachment for fixed bayonet [ 12'' ] I was one of the last to train with fixed bayonet though I never had to test my training in Viet Nam. I'm trying to find the web sight for all these accessories. One stop shopping. Nice trench shotgun. I also used some very thin brass shim material to take out a lot of the slop on the slide action. They fit right at the slide bars where they attach just inside the fore-grip. just a bit of JB Weld and the little shims wedge right in place. Disassemble the gun to install, Don't sweat it, it's not that difficult to do, Ref to KZbin videos to see how. This is an excellent home defense weapon, dependable and very reasonably priced. Back later on that web site.

[@robertojauregui6334]

I'd love to know where you got the bayonet lug

[@tomasjay1005]

Roberto, It came from ''CombatHunting.com'' I don't know how to post that site here on KZbin for direct access. This has been a couple of years ago so I don't know if things have changed there or availability. It works very well and is secure. Bayonet came from the same site too. Matter of fact, all of it came from the same site.

[@robertojauregui6334]

Thank you sir. I will be checking them out

[@francisgarner1751]

Keep on shooting!! I have the maverick 88 181/2 inch barrel birdhead grip brought mine in 1995 sweet brother sweet 🎯

[@crankygunreviews]

I just picked one of these up because it was cheaper than buying the parts to make my 500 an 8shot with 20" barrel. What a great deal!

[@robc.5745]

I've been looking at a lot of reviews about this gun, And yours is spot on, Think I'm going to purchase one, A no BS shot gun for $250.

[@BlackAdder719]

I used to have one of these then I sold it, some time later I bought another but a little shorter! very good shotgun

[@masterof1]

I found one at a pawn shop heavily used and neglected, without major pitting however. I stripped it to pins and I must say that it was the dirtiest firearm I have ever cleaned. That being said I have never had a malfunction with it and I absolutely love the gun. It's an old workhorse that won't let you down.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Awesome that you breathed some new life in to that shotgun. Sometimes I prefer the older rougher looking guns,......they remind me of myself.

[@masterof1]

Buffalo's Outdoors like my grandma always says "that's not a scratch, that's character hard earned."

[@edouardlafleur2216]

GOOD BANG FOR THE BUCK, THATS IT

[@michaelstuckert2735]

Excellent video. Ive used Mossberg for years. This will be my next one for home defense

[@Hogheadsforbreakfast]

I’ve had the 18.5” and 20”, good guns. No complaints

[@miiigoreng]

Your marksmanship is as remarkable as your guns knowledge! This is why i enjoy your gun reviews, besides Hickok45, plinkster and Taofledamaus

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thank you for this comment. You put me in with some good company!

[@ridermak4111]

If ya buy this gun and then discover its light weight delivers more punch to your shoulder than you like, don’t give up yet. Have a reputable gunsmith (or your machinist brother-in-law) port the muzzle. Be sure to start the ports about 3” back from the muzzle so there’s still pressure after the shot cup passes the ports. This will reduce recoil but unfortunately also increases loudnboomin to the shooter. Or.....replace the stock with a Knoxx shock absorber stock. These REALLY work. Or.....do both of the above and you can shoot slugs all day without bruising your shoulder. 😜

[@Fudmottin]

Porting can be artistic as well as functional. As far as butt pads go, drop the rubber and go with steel. Become a part of the gun.

[@gmanky]

Picked one up at Academy Sports 1 1/2 years ago; full length barrel w/ screw on chokes. Just got a 18 1/2 " security straight bore barrel last week for it. A lot of great value for minimal cost.

[@The_Warrior526]

Picked up one in 2014. From what I've noticed the "Security Model" is the one with the 7+1 and 20" barrel where as the "Special Purpose" model is the 18" barrel and shorter mag tube version. Then, of course, the Field Model with the vented rib barrel which runs around 27" or so.

[@erickuykendall8755]

I just bought one with a 18.5" barrel and 6+1 in chamber with a second barrel that's 28"

[@24BLUEELMO]

@@erickuykendall8755 where from?

[@erickuykendall8755]

@@24BLUEELMO local gun store pulled it up on the mossberg website and it came with the two barrels.... just looked at the printed paper. It looks like the website was the shooting warehouse . Com My bad its 5+1

[@redneckmini14]

i have this exact shotgun and im planning on getting a 20 ga field model in about a week.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I remember your video on this shotgun. Post one and let us know how the 20 gauge does on those old shells!

[@redneckmini14]

will do

[@Prepper319]

Been protecting me and mines for the last 15 years ! This is the perfect home defense long gun , paired with a Glock 9mm of your choosing - you can’t loose !

[@paulsecrest9427]

I have one 18 inch model.glad I got it all most got the stevens tac model more bells n whistles but junk.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I like the Maverick, everything I need and nothing I don't philosophy.

[@Trump145]

Thanks bro really appreciate your video as I bought a Remington Model 870 Tactical Folding Stock and pistol grip I love it haven't even shot the thing yet and I've had it for about 2 or 3 months. Boy I sure wish I had property like you where I could come out and shoot all the time.

[@hilltop-ob9bn]

Those "corn cobb" for ends and standard style stocks are the best imho. Keeps your hands in line with the bore... Man I really like that shot gun. Good job!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Yeah I like it just the way it is. Thanks man!

[@axelamaro2750]

Great video, just took this one home today after 10 days in the beautiful state of Commiefornia 🙂

[@sho0oz]

Just wanted to let you know that of all the videos I've watched on KZbin. Your videos are by far the best curated with the most important and precise content. I really appreciate your work and please continue to produce these great videos. Our family is new to firearms and this is the exact shotgun I'm getting for our home defense and I believe I'm going to try to do "build" a similar 20ga version of this for my wife. Again, thank you for your videos and have a good one!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks for leaving the feedback! I am glad that you enjoy the videos! I still have this shotgun and it is still running great.

[@briancaine9130]

Agree with you.

[@Venom742000]

Purchased mine today for $179.00 at Academy, another good shotgun for under $200.00 is the H&R Pardner Protector.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Good deal!

[@3rdeyeulogynima566]

Bought me like new for $160 and some pdx shells. All you need for defense purposes. Great value for a defense 12g. Does the same damage as a $500+ shotgun. Love the vids, keep em coming.

[@zachsimpson2008]

You sold it to me! I'll have to snag one. Can't beat the price

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I really like it. There are some shotguns available these days that are less expensive but I haven't found any that are a better value.

[@BrianSmith-jx7td]

@@buffalosoutdoors after all this time is it still worth the price you paid I was considering one but I was worried for $200 that it would be junk

[@juliogonzo2718]

I have the 20" 500 persuader. In hindsight the maverick would have been as good for less money. Only thing I like better about an 870 is much simpler shell lifter. It comes out as a unit with trigger group on the two Turkish 870 clones I have. I scratch my head a bit every time I field strip my 500, trying to put shell lifter back together.

[@richard9436]

But the Mossberg lets you use mini shells with the adapter. That's a huge plus for my busted shoulders and the wife.

[@matthewregister3240]

Yeah I don't blame you with the pistol grip but also it all depends on what kind of group you get

[@401als]

I love mine!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I can see why. I can't find anything wrong with this shotgun.

[@jamespuleo7546]

looks like one of the best heavy weapons values on the planet!!!!!! gonna get me one..........like ur vids a lot , and love watching u shoot ur really good!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

I'm glad you like the videos! Hope you subbed!

[@u.s.1612]

That's a nice range my man

[@larryburwell8550]

its a great gun. I put the pistol grip and m4 style stock on mine and its just perfect

[@homefront3162]

Just Bought the 8 Round Version (waiting 10 days for pickup/California) cannot wait to shoot em

[@GhostLink92]

Bass Pro Shops has these on sale right now. Seems like a good gun for a first time buyer, like me.

[@Nukem713]

I love mine! the only upgrade I made was a Magpul SGA stock (I didn't like the factory grip angle)

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Awesome. I like hearing from other poeple who own these. I am a big MagPul fan, as a company they just don't get much better.

[@billycarr1254]

That intro proves what we all suspected... Buffalo's a Bad A$$! Next channel title: Bad A$$ Outdoors

[@theshomershow208]

Man that intro looked like too much fun! Great video, I've got a Maverick 88 and I love it!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks, it actually was a lot of fun. These Mavericks seem to be pretty good shotguns to me.

[@jungleno.]

Pardner pump protector. It's a Remington 870 clone. Steel receiver, better Barrel. Around $180 everywhere.

[@rayjohnson4184]

I've shot a Maverick 88 20 gauge and it's a good shotgun

[@chewher4171]

That intro was awesome.

[@mikewatts7978]

Had mine for for over 7 years never had a problem with it. Feel like I’m the terminator when I take it to the range.

[@curtisdowling3773]

The receiver is a lot lighter which makes the recoil greater ! The stock is also hollow which could have a recoil reducer added !!

[@ITHINKUREALESUK]

the biggest deciding factor between the 870 and the 500 series for me was the release switch placed in the natural grip area and second was the tang safety. More shotgun shooting is a big plus Buffalo, and it doesn't break the bank.:)

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Same reasons I like the 500. I like the 870 also but I prefer the controls on the Mossberg. Amen on the shotgun shooting!

[@TheRotorhound]

Shooting those clays was very impressive. I have 18.5 inch barrel. #4 buck makes this a super home defense gun.

[@HnRe42]

I agree......this is my bed side night banger if need be.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Good solid HD shotgun in my opinion. It's good to hear from other owners of this.

[@dennisgraham2447]

I have and enjoy my 88, though I did add a heat shield, and a 6 round side saddle

[@dougs1578]

KZbinrs and Internet forumites keep repeating that the Maverick 88 is Mexican made. Mossberg stamps it on the receiver and with a sticker on the stock as “Made In The U.S.A.” All the Mexican part talk is speculation repeated ad nausea. No one produces any data from Mossberg demonstrating that this is true. Nor do they present any data showing that the 500 series uses anything other than the same parts (minus the pinned forearm, trigger/safety and the receiver stamp.

[@sinqros]

Thank you for this review

[@marknorwood7521]

I seriously don't see the need for a tactical shotgun for home defense. I'm perfectly comfortable with my Mossberg Maverick 88 20ga, 18" barrel with #3 buckshot and a light. I took the plug out, so I'm 5+1. I think I'm good.

[@UziNineMillomeetah]

Great vid man. I always hear really good things about this gun. One day I have to get around to trying one out.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Uzi, I was really surprised at the solid feel and smooth function of this shotgun considering it's price point. I paid $207 for this 7+1 model, I've seen them cheaper than that. I finally decided to "pull the trigger" and get one.

[@richardflaherty2373]

Wow! The way you shoot that Mossberg, I bet you are from Guntucky! Because of your review, I went down and bought one. Thanks for another great review.

[@in2food]

I’m watching this review 3 years later. I just decided to buy this as my first home defense shotgun. Only trouble is, we are currently in the middle of the corona virus fiasco and everyone around the country seems to be buying them up. No shop within a hundred miles has them in stock. No problem, I’ll wait.

[@ryanmendaluke]

Check out gunbroker.com. It’s like eBay for guns, you can bid on them. I just purchased my maverick 88 from there. Keep in mind that you will have to pay for a FFL transfer and that varies in price depending on where you go. Just search your area for FFL dealer. And you will probably have to pay shipping. So factor in your bidding price a little lower keeping shipping and FFL dealer prices in mind. I got my maverick 88 “new in box” for $145, shipping was $25 and FFL transfer was$15. So $185 all said and done. I lost quite a few bids because I kept getting outbid, but ended up winning one finally.

[@markymark8665]

Got one today for $199 at Academy if they’re in your area. Have to hit it at right time, guy said they got 3 today and would sell within a couple hours. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@in2food]

@@markymark8665 Thanks for the heads up!

[@Vato-Psyko-Loko]

Good video, brother.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks!

[@EricDaMAJ]

I prefer the Beretta 1301 but I gotta admire a shotgun that can do 80% of what a 1301 can do at 20% of the price.

[@robertshoemaker6204]

First time watcher...great job! Shoe

[@6548ww]

this is a very nice shotgun for the money!!!

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Agreed!

[@ronaldspencer547]

I've seen a version with two barrels and one barrel is a long vent rib sporting barrel, useful for trap shooting or hunting.

[@cristianruata8008]

Que hermosa escopeta hermano...!!!!👌👌👌👌👏👏👏👏 Saludos desde Argentina. 🇦🇷

[@Andy_Yates]

When I got back into duck hunting last season, I picked up the Mossberg 535 with the 28" and turkey barrels. The length of pull and the drop just fit great when I shouldered it. It's been a great gun and it's hard to not consider the Mav' 88 as an option for shotgun of this style.

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Those 535 are good shotguns. I turkey hunted for years with an old 835, I wish I hadn't sold it. I would pick it over my $1200 dollar Beretta for the turkey woods.

[@berzerktroll7623]

If that's all you can afford get it. But I stick with autoloading shotguns. Mossberg has some for a decent price.

[@nooneknowsmytroubleswithgo3406]

SouthernFried87 this isn't the first time I've heard someone say that about an auto loading shotgun, I hear from a lot of people that autoloading shotguns tend to be garbage.

[@jpb1231000]

You don't have a single shot, much less a $ 2000 M4n or FNS!!! All others are crap!!!

[@wewlad8697]

Captain Outrageous Benellis and Berettas are most definitely not garbage.

[@nooneknowsmytroubleswithgo3406]

I've decided to buy a mossberg 88 maverick security model this Thursday, it's pretty cheap.

[@Busaguy]

I need that guys backyard. I live on a few acres, but now it's incorporated. Can't do shit anymore. Time to move down south.

[@TheJoe999Man]

Aluminum receivers are actually better, because they are lighter and less prone to rust.

[@Fudmottin]

They handle neglect much better than the steel parts inside. Although on my 500A, the mag tube is pretty solidly seized into the receiver.

[@williamlewis5688]

I have a maverick 88 defense model it was assembled eagle pass TX I luv mine have around 400 rounds through mine with zero malfuctions

[@steverugerguy9606]

I have the 18 1/2 inch....great gun.

[@borasta9888]

I have the 18.5 inch. Only shot it twice. Been collecting ammo for it. Shortage getting better..

[@zeroezero2089]

Great video!! Convinced me!

[@wayneedward7391]

I went with the 18 and a half with 5 +1 but almost the same both good choices

[@300whiteout9]

Not a big fan of gizmos and gadgets well said

[@scottf.3808]

X-mas tree course as right on....Nice budget shotgun as I used to be Rem 870 guy but these days I like the Mossberg better...Good vid...

[@buffalosoutdoors]

Thanks. I can't find anything wrong with this shotgun.