Maverick 88 Review

In this video, Allen reviews the popular Maverick 88 Security 12ga shotgun.
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[@nedrain9044]

I've had my 20 inch barrelled version of this gun for 30 years, and it's been completely reliable and still shoots great with no issues. I now have Maverick 88s in 3 versions, including a 26 inch 20 gauge version which is my rabbit gun. Love these things!

[@ian5780]

I need a 20 gauge now.

[@saltcreekammo]

This is the survival shotgun people should be buying. Not junk single shots.

[@ray.d.oeaux1230]

Your gun reviews are all meat-and-potatoes. They are straight-forward and honest, and they get right to the point with no hype or prattle. Job well-done! (Heck, I don't need another shotgun and you've just convinced me to buy a Maverick 88.)

[@MrMikesMondoVideo]

I thought the same thing, and was about to write a very similar comment until I read yours.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

For further convincing (if needed lol) the 500 round torture test on the 20" Security model at TFB-TV, is a must watch. All the accessories flying off but the gun surviving really drives home the fact that the recoil is punishing. In other words, it's a shotgun.

[@bigB6flyer]

Your reviews are top notch. All meat, no filler, no sales pitch. Just concise & to the point with no BS. Show the gun, talk about it, shoot it. Thank you.

[@scottgraham1153]

I have a Maverick 88 Security 20'' version I added an oversized Brass bead and took off the synthetic furniture and added vintage walnut corncob forearm and stock. I got it from a Police auction New old stock it still had the original wax tape on the butt paid $60. At first glance it looks like the new retro grade 500's. I have shot a thousand rounds out of it with no problems. These really are great budget shotguns.

[@guillermomaguire5394]

The 88 was what we at OPSol Texas used when designing and testing our mini-clip back in 2012-2015. Mini shells are becoming much more popular, so much so that after introducing the Shockwave with our miniclip, Mossberg has re designed the 500 (the 500 s) incorporating our ideas to allow minishells to feed. the other nice thing about 500s, is most of the guts are interchangeable. For $229 at Academy these days, it is tough to beat.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Yeah I read about the new Mossberg 590S optic ready shotgun that is modified from the get-go to handle mini-shells. Sad to see that actually, because they are circumventing your sales.

[@guillermomaguire5394]

@@Hjerte_Verke Thanks for kind words. Life goes on. Our goal was to help people have an effective platform for home defense (i.e., wives and daughters) so the more people are aware of the minishell option, the better. I have yet to take a hard look at the S, but will as soon as I find one. It's $100 at least more expensive, with more moving parts.....so you can put different lengths in a the same time. For my family, we use one shell for home defense that everyone has trained on. Who puts 3 different 357 or 9 mm rounds in their bedside pistol?

[@skidrowslasher3632]

I love my maverick 88, I only did a few things to mine like a heat shield and a 6 shell side saddle. Mine is the 5+1 with the 18 1/2" barrel great shotgun and a great bedside gun. I can fit 6+1 with wolf 00 buck shot because the shells are just a little shorter then most brands.

[@pipersmitty87]

Its the cheapest gun I own and My favorite

[@jayf6525]

Great review. Thanks. I picked up one of these yesterday at one of our locally owned gun stores for $249. This is my first shotgun. I wanted one to add to our home defense collection. Something effective and affordable. The salesman said it was their #1 seller for home defense. Easy decision. I was in/out as quickly as they could run the paperwork through. Thanks to it being hunting season, rampant crime and open borders, the place was BUSY.

[@janicecopeland9083]

The Maverick 88 security is my backup to my 590 Shockwave 18.5. I set the 88 up just like my 590 with a pic rail and a SOLOFISH SL-1107 Green Laser Sight, birds head rear grip and loaded with 8 Federal Shorty #4 buck. Had to drill and tap the receiver for the rail but Saved a few hundred bucks over the 590.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

First video watched and am impressed. Good production values, good desk-based discussion format with speaker and product both in view (as opposed to the annoying KZbin habit of a speaker continually moving the product up and in front of the camera, while it struggles to focus) and kudos to a man who can speak at length, no pauses, and the net result is not 500 cuts/edits stitched together to make a video.

[@bykrydr21]

I have one in FDE Ive installed the OPSol adapter so I can run the Augila mini shells 10 in the tube and one in the chamber!! works FLAWLESSLY for hundreds of rounds Love it Highly recommended!!!

[@jon1801]

I run a 500 in .410 for work ( ag pesting ) Ten years and a few thousand cartridges through it and not a squeak out of it. Excellent shotgun design.

[@jungleno.]

Made in Eagle Pass which is in Maverick County, Texas and they started production in 1988...hence the Maverick 88.

[@jeffkelly5972]

Interesting fact thanks you learn something new on youtube all the time.

[@InfuzeDcyphR]

Found mine used for $190. I like it a lot for my 1st shotgun!

[@chicomccombs1099]

Good video, TFB TV did a burndown of the 88 a year ago give it a watch, the 88 is best budget shotgun you can get

[@DogeMcLovin]

I love the 7+1 version. Very slick!

[@SargeantPepper-gp9zi]

I was thinking of getting the 7+1 variant. Is there anything important that I should know before purchasing?

[@DogeMcLovin]

@@SargeantPepper-gp9zi From a quality standpoint I can't think of anything. It's simple with no frills. I like the 7+1 model because there is no additional work in installing a different magazine tube (a very involved process) and it sits flush with the barrel. Way better than losing 2 rounds for a barrel that is only 1.5" shorter. However, I will say the length of pull on Maverick 88 stocks is surprisingly long at 14.5"! I definitely have to bend the arm a little to get a good purchase.

[@theoriginalOSOK]

Well no wonder I like Mossberg... I was born in 1961. lol I love my 590. I just ordered a Maverick as a truck gun = they have excellent reviews and the little shortfalls are not important to me - like having to take your hand off the grip to re-activate the safety - not a problem. For $220, how can you go wrong? American made in Maverick County TX (OK, I think the parts are hecho in Mexico but they are assembled in TX). Great review sir thank you!

[@briancaine9130]

I got my M88 from OE Outfitters last year. Combo barrel version. Great gun and great folks to deal with.

[@elbowdeep2472]

Had my for close to 20, bought it used. Have zero complaints still.

[@pauljenkins6877]

A great review of a great gun.

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

I got my 88 for 289$ came with 2 barrel, 28 inch ribbed accu choke, and 18.5 security barrel for 300 out door, and its also perfect for pistol grip top folding stock because the cross bolt safty, the 500 isn't compatible with top folding stock because of its tang safty

[@charlespratt8663]

Great bargain shotgun. Only Issue I've found was that the loading and ejection ports were almost razor sharp. Easily fixed with a little use of a jeweler's file.

[@rickm4295]

I love mine. The cross bolt safety actually is attractive if you move to a pistol grip. The 500 style safety is best with a traditional stock. All and All, the Mossberg shotguns are the best bang for the buck in shotguns, the pun is real and intended, hehe

[@christopherrobin361]

While I really like the Mossberg 590 platform, the Maverick is worth every penny. Granted, I have the Cruiser version (also 12 gauge) and some people don't like pistol grips so much, but I will never trade or sell it. It's dependable without a doubt.

[@ROE1300]

👍 Nice overview of a shotgun I just purchased in 20 gauge. Appears you believe I made a good selection for a little hunting and a little sporting clay rounds. Won’t replace my H&R single shot, but will make a good companion piece. Single shot excellent for hunting, not so much for sporting clays.

[@TheRotorhound]

I have a bunch of shotguns but this is the home defense gun.

[@steveww1507]

great shot gun

[@trevdog1662]

Amazing review

[@Zach-ov1cd]

Allen (spelling?) always does an excellent review, thank you sir.

[@HatsuneM1ku01]

Still does 500 rounds straight no problems were a lot of even higher end priced shotguns have failures

[@deejayimm]

I saw that they make an 8 shot version with a bayonet lug so you can have a budget 590a1 lol.

[@prestonwilkinson4128]

What I like about my 88 security i that I have to move my hand up a little bit to get the safety off so it seems a little safer in my opinion

[@mistertracey1]

That's where my maverick 88 safety is. It's on top

[@mistertracey1]

I think it's a 500 with maverick furniture

[@josephatnip2398]

I got were just like new last week but it came with swing swivels already

[@baylake1888]

Well done video. Thanks for posting.

[@tamminicholson5060]

You said it was made in the US, but I believe the 88 is assembled in Mexico with US parts. Or something to that effect. Something I have absolutely no problem with. I actually see it as a plus. I love my 20ga cruiser style Maverick 88.

[@bryanoliver5550]

tammi Nicholson ; I had read many years ago Mossberg / Maverick parts and peaces were made in Mexico then delivered to somewhere in Texas , then Shotguns are assembled in Texas , all to keep the price down , it woks great .

[@PaulBoss351]

@@bryanoliver5550 Correct, assembled in Eagle Pass, TX.

[@aitf99]

You are correct sir. Eagle Pass Texas ...made in the US !

[@jungleno.]

​​@@PaulBoss351 Yes and Eagle Pass is in Maverick County and they started production in 1988...hence the Maverick 88.

[@Hjerte_Verke]

2:44 Have heard legions of Mossberg fans (and detractors) decry the different cross-bolt safety on the Maverick 88 versus the "superior" tang safety of the M500s. Sure the 500 safety is great as it accommodates right and left handed shooters but it is a detriment to anyone wanting a pistol grip or pistol grip (tactical style) buttstock since manipulation of the safety then requires you to remove your hand from the grip area to reach the safety. Just something to think about--and not all the more expensive Mossbergs have the tang safety; there's quite a few Mossberg semi auto shotguns with a trigger guard/cross-bolt safety.

[@robertwilson9999]

One day they will have extra barrels back in stock so you can change them out to your desire.

[@prestonwilkinson4128]

I got the same model and it came with swivels on it

[@stevek.1979]

Look up Remington shotgun sales stats.

[@mobiledetailingchannel2067]

Love mine

[@gregkoegel7311]

I love mine

[@davidno1minton997]

Good,job,1

[@miker9043]

excellent review !

[@vonleiningen]

Can be used for drones...

[@johnzajac9849]

It does the job.

[@albertptran]

I prefer the safety on the 500

[@tigerboy60]

What sling and swivels do you recommend, and do you use saddles on your shot gun or is that bulky and a waste of time? Is a belt with extra shells better than a sling with extra shells.

[@3.eyes.open.]

Great video

[@revv45acp71]

ty

[@liga8149]

Why buy a 500 when you can get two Maverick 88's for the same price?

[@SamofCR]

The internal guide rails are retaining by spring pressure. nothing wrong with this, BUT. if you drop it the rails will most likely dislodge rendering it useless. It has to be disassembled to reset them. It is still one of my favorites and reliable. Just don't drop it.

[@straumboney1903]

Does that only apply to the Mav 88 or does it include Mossberg's other shotgun models?

[@Samos900]

5:29 does crossing the Rio count?

[@wizardofahhhs759]

Mossberg modeled their 500 after the Remington model 31, so you're actually buying a Remington.

[@hectorlebron3109]

Alan, thank you for the information I was curious can you use a adapter to put a 22 adapter or 380 acp will it damage the barrel need your info thank you, Alan.

[@ironhorse127]

I have this model 88 I did have to change the stock to obtain a shorter length of pull. The 14” is too long for me. Outstanding Shotgun overall

[@BCSANFAM]

I believe the receiver is steel vs Aluminum

[@ryanranard5187]

Aluminum

[@bertgriffin3624]

Since it is a smooth bore can it shoot slugs ?

[@briancaine9130]

Yes!

[@winburna852]

From what I read, the 88s are mainly made in Mexico and assembled in the US. That true?

[@jamesmcgee1566]

Other way around made in the us with a couple parts from Mexico apparently

[@squllymcfadden6262]

Can i have one in my house even if i dont have my ccw. I live in California. Serious question. 🙏

[@edtronel2955]

Concealed carry only applies to carrying a handgun outside your house. You can carry whatever you want at home

[@danielarrington6387]

My grandfather bought two Mossberg Maverick 88 back in 1970 they only have a single action bar I cannot tell you how many times I've shot that shotgun and I have broken the forend from the action bar make sure you get a model shotgun with dual action bars much better

[@dumpsterchicken6287]

They didn't start making them until 1988.

[@joshuahawkins2743]

All the 500s are gone all you can find is the maverick

[@jamesmcgee1566]

You can still get them online

[@My-Nickel]

You remind me of sammy the bull

[@londonkaitlin4822]

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