Maverick 88 (Upgrades)

Furniture upgrades etc for my Maverick 88
Side Saddle Rail: www.amazon.com/TacStar-Tactic...
Stock: magpul.com/firearm-accessorie...
Forend: magpul.com/catalog/product/vi...
Hand-Stop: magpul.com/catalog/product/vi...
Action Tube: www.mossberg.com/store/action...
Heatshield: www.sladestreettactical.com/h...

[@semperparatus3188]

From someone who uses firearms for his duty purposes and is constantly modding, buying and selling firearms, I can definitely throw in a tip. When utilizing a shell holder for a shotgun, generally speaking you never want to put the shells in from the bottom side in the holder, if you dictate battles in your head, the recoil of a shotgun and potentially throwing the shotgun around in a situation of home clearing or having to jump for cover or the such, can all make the shells fall out of the shell holder, regardless of how tight they are within it, I used the monstrum shell holder on a Mossberg 500 and demonstrated such failure. By putting the shells in from the top it not only secures the shells, but it already puts your thumb and pointer finger in the ready to load position instead of having to stick your thumb into the top and push the shell down and then grab to load. It saves literal seconds. Keeping it unloaded like you said can be essentially safe for children obviously, but I won’t unload my firearms. Someone can kick a door in first time kick and only give you like 10 seconds to realize and react. Id rather have the shotgun put under my pillow, on safe, and only loaded in the tube than to have it unloaded and sitting somewhere useless. Always treat firearms like they’re loaded and practice it. If someone “forgets” a gun could be loaded, thats someone who lacks practice.

[@willamschott8235]

Smart, I agree

[@williameberhart3505]

...screw the safety, keep it "cruiser ready". Good luck

[@theheretic3764]

Usually I criticize these builds. You are an exception. Well done!

[@Jonglohn]

That thing is beautiful. I’m gonna build the exact same plus a light.

[@bigrexj4078]

That's a pretty bad-ass setup you've got there. Time for me to change the furniture on my 88. Thanks!

[@DMAXXDLLY]

Thanks for the info and links. Bought my 88 and upgraded it also have a light attached all together. Under 600 bucks for everything it’s a mean set up can’t wait to hit the range!

[@jobbyjay5791]

Bad ass upgrades on a bad ass budget friendly shotgun my friend! Appreciate the video as I just picked one up myself for the holidays.

[@ValkerieSilk]

Awesome Vid! Thank you for posting all of the links to the accessories!

[@ethanriffe206]

I’m looking to build my 88 and when I was looking at those stocks at first I said I didn’t like it, but upon further inspection I freaking dig it. I initially wanted to go with the whole adjustable stock and pistol grip but now I will definitely be going with that one

[@ethanriffe206]

Did you get your stock off eBay or magpuls website

[@YamiadraDJ]

@@ethanriffe206 Magpul

[@desert4seat]

Agreed. The pistol grip with collapsing stock looks kinda gay on a shotgun

[@Sigfofosauer]

Nicely done. I've been thinking about getting a 88 as a project shotgun. I know it's a matter of personal preference, but I would paint the receiver and barrel with a matte finish to enhance the badass look of it. Thanks for sharing.

[@YamiadraDJ]

Send me a link to some pics or a video once you do, I'd love to see it.

[@officeroinker440]

One hell of an 88 you got there bud. 🔥

[@HaroldGodwinson24]

That is a bad ass shotgun and I am now sold on the Maverick 88 plus the upgrades!

[@davidlouis1068]

The 88 by itself is a great gun. I have owned several over the years and am always impressed with them. I hope to get another one soon

[@venenohq8162]

Really enjoyed this video man… awesome style, awesome protocol.

[@mreugeneguns]

I just got a maverick 88 18.5" I'm going to copy your look, sorry but it looks awesome. That all black is sweet. Thanks4video.

[@YamiadraDJ]

I'm sure someone had already done it before me. And I'm sure plenty of people have copied this by now. 😄

[@Dillwad472]

i got the same gun two days ago

[@boboso801]

Nice setup it looks pretty darn mean! Thanks!

[@lancehoward6714]

I'm looking to give the ole Mav some upgrades... glad I stumbled upon your video. Thanks for the info and breakdown on your rig, I dig it and plan to do something similar. Keep up the good work.

[@David-if4vj]

Sick build, I'm looking to mod mine as well. Thank you for the ideas.

[@johnnybgood-ws5cu]

I'VE BEEN THINKING BOUT GETTING THE 88, TY FOR UR TIME, VERY HELPFUL !!!

[@pancholimas6247]

great video bro love your shotgun setup thank you for helping me decide on how to set my maverik 88

[@vonleiningen]

Your safety concerns are valid, but overcome with more training. Otherwise, still do what you do. I like the set-up. You're also corract a 500 action tube is required for the use of a magpul forend. I use the Ergo stock adapter with just a a2 grip and regular m4 stock. Just looks hard and very simple, I love it. It lives in a trunk and smashes tiny mammals for fun. I love how you roast people 😂. Keep it up Bro 👍🏻

[@ryanp6999]

Dude, great video. I appreciate all of the insight.

[@BG-8613]

Nice!!!! 😍 I gotta get me some magpul handstops. Love the video. 💯

[@silky_smooth9475]

Magpul bump and stock are badass I love the look

[@michellemlmille8171]

Great video and love how you tricked out your 88! Looks too cool! I just got a HD 88 myself and wish I could trick it out like yours but I’d screw it up trying lol

[@YamiadraDJ]

It's really not all that hard. Just do your research and watch a bunch of KZbin videos that explain how to install. There's no limit to the things you can learn watching KZbin tutorials.

[@missmaybeline1979]

Looks badass!

[@desert4seat]

Whoa! Subscribed! I like this guy bro! Happy I found this channel!

[@mikeschlabs1196]

Nice work man, looks good

[@MikeTX512]

Sweet 88 I want to get mine just like this one!

[@Justonn]

I dont mind the pistol grip on mine. Coming out of the Navy I used the 590 upgraded with a pistol grip all the time. It made it easier for breaching and hip fire. Didnt have to aim as much

[@Tigerxx89]

Looks awesome man!

[@peteyleewheatstraw6093]

I got all of that stuff on my list except for that forend.

[@frankwheezy]

Just picked up an 88 today. Exactly what I was looking for and this video detailed exactly what I'd want to do with it. Thanks! Keep doing your thing Bro!

[@hrdkorebp]

But for the money he spent, buy a 590

[@Fractal_blip]

​@@hrdkorebpyeah im keeping mine stock except for maybe replacing the trigger assembly pin

[@stefanagiovlasitis2669]

​@hrdkorebp the only difference is the trigger guard and a couple other small differences. 88 is the way to go man.

[@MM-oz4kq]

​@hrdkorebp but then that makes it even more expensive when you want to put your own furniture on. So going with the 88 which is essentially the 500, you can still spend roughly the same to make it you own

[@YamiadraDJ]

@@hrdkorebp 590 is sick and bombproof, but I think for the average consumer, the 88 is plenty of gun all it's own.

[@billgarber6617]

Thanks for showing off your loot drops

[@rkallday1026]

Good vid. Thanks m8. Lots to think about. Saved my wrist and cash on that pistol grip advice.

[@nemesis51396]

Damn it looks amazing

[@rubinmedina3081]

Very nice build

[@AMWudy-gm7ho]

Nice upgrades, I too had a pistol grip on my 88, now I have a collapsible stock. Mounted a light today.

[@daij8172]

Love the build

[@imedina619]

Nice job on the mods and video

[@sal6423]

I was ready to to start calling you Mr. tacticool but quickly changed my mind as its a good functional build great job!

[@YamiadraDJ]

You can still call me that. You might change your mind after watching the more recent update video on this series 😅

[@romanking1202]

Oh and nice video btw thanks for the share

[@jimbo9357]

Thanks for the info. I have a stock Maverick needs work.

[@radiorahim861]

I feel you with the pistol grip. I had to get a laser and get good at hip fire. I loaded a 2 inch slug, aimed like i had a stock and got slapped pretty good in the face. I like the pistol grip and defense barrel for maneuvering but when i ran live fire drills, my accuracy sucked. Takes a lot of practice

[@anthonygerber8261]

I almost did the same back in the day with a Winchester 1300 Defender. Live and learn LOL.

[@silverandblackentertainment]

You seem like a vey cool person! And thank you for the video!

[@outdooroasis6886]

Very good video!!

[@nhscoggins814]

Nice build bro 👍

[@AHWilliams614]

sick build man!

[@wjr95]

“Gears of war does it” killed me lol.

[@YamiadraDJ]

The Gnasher is so cool

[@respond_code3]

Ahhh. I was wondering how you got that magpul foregrip on there when i saw the thumbnail photo and saw this was a 88. Brilliant. Looks great! 👌

[@markacauchi1663]

He literally said you have to replace the whole forend/slide assembly

[@respond_code3]

@@markacauchi1663 nooo shit. Hence my comment. Like I said. Thumbnail threw me off. Then........ see comment. To quote. "Ahhhh"

[@CodySnell_87]

nice maverick 88 looks badass

[@souljahmon16]

Did the exact same build but with a flashlight and a reflex sight, I don’t recommend the slide street tactical heat shield with the magpul MOE fore end, I filed down both sides of the heat shield all the way down to the first row of holes , the shield ended up fitting but there is still too much material left on the shield that is still in the way of the action slide. Just use the Mossberg 500 heat shield and crimp it on to your barrel.

[@makeyourownadventure8639]

I agree with the gentleman below....reverse the shells in the holder. I love your setup though. Very well done.

[@quevas93]

Love the build thank you for sharing. Was considering going with a keltec ks7 but looking at your build I might go that route. What's the length from tip to but stock with the new Magpul stock.

[@YamiadraDJ]

Not sure, ain't got a tape measurer. But, the barrel is 18.5, and the stock itself is about 12.3 without any extra LOP plates, so a little under 31" I wager? Giver or take a few inches for the receiver I guess. Well over anything the ATF would get in a tissy over.

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Sick Maverick I got one for $169 a few years back.

[@livingood1049]

I like the modifications man good job, but just personal preference, you should probably edit out the great big bear yawn....? 🐻

[@deusvultpictures6550]

A fine piece right there

[@lordskunk5912]

Beautiful

[@12monkey57]

Great video

[@AeonsOfBlight]

Solid build. Nothing crazy and overdone. 👌🏻

[@fightingmonk123]

Good ideas.

[@ericdee6802]

I just picked up the Mossberg 590 with a factory installed heat shield for $425 also purchased the Hogue rubber over molded forend and butt stock. You can't go wrong with a Mossberg. 👍

[@matthewsmeds101]

Agreed, the Hogue pistol grip is a comfortable add on. Cushioned in the handle, it's also bad ass looking! A small price on turning a rifle into the biggest handgun on the block.

[@mikevicchiarelli2369]

This guy is equipped to defend his moms basement and his Xbox

[@YamiadraDJ]

The dream, tbh

[@berrynade2276]

Looking to buy an 88. It’ll actually be my first shotgun. So far heard 95% good reviews and I’m sold. Once purchased I will be upgrading. Hopefully it’s tomorrow.

[@YamiadraDJ]

Keep in mind it is cheap for a reason. The trigger assembly is plastic so if you're too rough with it, it could break. But for general purpose shootery, it should be fine.

[@BarberikDaBeast]

Imma tell you right now go for it I bought mine for 170 and I looked it up and it’s now 220 for the 88 thing is a beast over 1,000 rounds through mine with out a problem

[@bigdog33bad]

The yawning at 8:35 really made the whole video for me! Hahaaa

[@mychaelmitchell4632]

What action tube did you use? Maverick looks great! Thanks

[@1jboda]

Looks badass bro!

[@YamiadraDJ]

Thank you very much. I've got a few more things I wanna do to it here soon.

[@Logan-te3iq]

Love it bro

[@akyless2383]

Esta preciosa!! Asi quiero la mia!! Gracias por el video! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@YamiadraDJ]

No te preocupes, camarada!

[@wstwest]

Very nice upgrades! Question: How much did you have to file the Magpul grip down? ( Tedious like alot or a little)?

[@YamiadraDJ]

I spent like 30 minutes filing, then tried to fit it, and felt it was still too tight. Went at it for another 30 mins and was satisfied with the fit. Again, I highly suggest using a box or kiddie pool or tarp or *something* to catch the shavings and make clean-up easier.

[@MrCablecowboy73]

Good video, can't be wrong if you like it. What you added on is practical and I took notes and got heat guard from this build, good price. I don't like the sidesaddle I rather have the ammo sling just my personal opinion, but everything else is reasonable. Keep it up.

[@YamiadraDJ]

I have a bando and belt as well, but hard to consider those part of the weapon lol

[@radiorahim861]

When i first looked at this guy i was like oh another youtube pro lol, although i found this very helpful. I bought a hogue grip, tacstar side saddle and a hogue forend for the M500 but it didnt work. Thanks man

[@YamiadraDJ]

I'm definitely not a pro, at anything, much less firearms. 😅

[@Chunkofbrass]

Thats how i want mines to be

[@paul07291983]

Assault Riffle? Semi auto short burst 3or4shots full auto single action bolt muzzle load lever action etc. Assault is an action performed

[@YamiadraDJ]

The word 'Assault' just means to attack. Often specifically in a military-style raid. And even within the military, semi-automatic fire is far more common in order to maintain precision and stability. Assault =/= Automatic And when the rifle I'm mentioning is specifically the same model as the most widely used Assault weapon in the history of firearms, yeah, it's an Assault Rifle. If it looks like a duck, sounds like a duck, quacks like a duck, it's probably a duck. The only people trying to make a distinction are those hopelessly attempting to preserve some sort of innocence to the weapon. It kills people. It kills a lot of people. That's what it's designed to do. That's what the lion's share of them are being used for. I'm not the one being obtuse here.

[@MidwestPicker]

I can afford a 590 but I ordered a Maverick 88 security. More money for shells, targets, cleaning supplies, etc. 😊

[@morisetconstructionelectri7932]

Did I just hear you say, your m&p 15 sport assault rifle? If I were you I would remove this video from the interwebs forever! Just a thought. Your m&p 15 sport semi-automatic rifle is definitely, positively, absolutely not an assault rifle.!

[@YamiadraDJ]

This had been addressed several times in earlier comments.

[@acester86]

Shotguns are generally not drop safe, so its a good idea to not keep one in the chamber, having the chamber loaded up isnt a problem though as you should treat it as if its loaded anyways.

[@anthonyochoa7786]

Sick bro

[@josephgeorgeejr7039]

Perfect compromise iscthe uti top folding pistol grip stock, is absolutely perfect for 88

[@krazyshady902]

Love it

[@breadboyzbrand7648]

Nice video 🔥

[@chadn6900]

Wow with all those upgrades, think you convinced me to just purchase the Mossberg 590 A1 with Magpul Furniture Already installed. It has the Thick Barrel so no need for a Heat Shield. No having to Mod the Furniture as you put it. Another strong selling point is the Cerakote Finish applied... I have heard that people adding Heat Shields to the Maverick 88 need to rethink this option. The reason for which is that it hastens the build-up of Rust due to moisture build up underneath the Heat Shield. That said, cool video and thanks for the walk thru.

[@YamiadraDJ]

Oh for sure. If you've got the scratch, def go for the 590. I personally really prefer the crossbar safety on the Maverick, so for me, having that on the budget option was a no-brainer. As for the moisture build-up, I don't think heat shields typically seat tight enough to the barrel to really cause that problem, but maybe that's more of a problem with the metal ones.

[@krazyshady902]

Love that stock... wish I knew where to buy it

[@YamiadraDJ]

Currently in-stock in all colors on Magpul's website. $110 USD before S&H.

[@jwdickieson]

I've used pistol grip stocks for a while, do not treat it like a pistol, treat it like a rifle, let your shoulder, like a rifle, absorb the most of the recoil.

[@gorilla96822]

Nice shotgun brother

[@YamiadraDJ]

thanks!

[@CBIDAFAM]

Nice 👍🏾

[@50macks94]

I like the magpul grip upgrade and the stock but heat shield is not necessary

[@sluggishincaliforniatv6741]

Have you shot it yet? I’m wondering how it feels with that hand stop. Some say it can tear up your hands from the recoil. I suppose it depends on your grip strength.

[@YamiadraDJ]

I have not. I will update this comment once I have though. Or maybe I'll just do a video on it.

[@mattbarker3789]

That thing is bad ass

[@shanet7986]

I dig the video.. want to see how you filed the cover to fit the handle

[@shanet7986]

Oh and the bad is dope

[@YamiadraDJ]

@@shanet7986 I basically just seated it on the barrel like you normally would, then marred the spots where the fit was too tight or the forend got stuck. Then just ran a file down the length of the heat shield where I marred it, and removed material with the file. Checking every 50 passes or so to check the fit. Rinse and repeat until satisfied. It is going to be quite messy, so I recommend doing so over a cardboard box or in a shop or some other place that will be easy to clean up. Definitely not over the carpet in the guest room like I did. Your wife will yell at you.

[@dsando26]

Bad ass!

[@skalvenner]

Nice rig but I prefer a light, straight boomstick, I put a tube rail and a mini baldr on mine DONE!

[@YamiadraDJ]

There is certainly a part of me that misses the simplicity of the original build as it came.

[@skalvenner]

@@YamiadraDJ also mine is the 7+1 model, I love how the tube and barrel are the same length. The 88 is a MFing beast!

[@adamokuhle9753]

Most guns usually come out the box totally usable...

[@YamiadraDJ]

That is absolutely correct. No argument here.

[@christopherstone76]

A few things for you. Nice upgrades to your shotgun! They look great. Stop putting yourself down! Everyone is better and smarter than they give themselves credit for. Learn to speak edifying words to yourself and about yourself. Reduce your cussing and you will get more subscribers.

[@benitosalazar3749]

Great video, but reversing the image always bakes my noodle. Thanks for sharing. Getting to work on my new Maverick today.

[@YamiadraDJ]

Reversing what image?

[@benitosalazar3749]

@@YamiadraDJ In the video I see the ejection port is on the left side of the receiver and the writing on the hat is backwards.

[@YamiadraDJ]

@@benitosalazar3749 Ah, yeah. It was filmed on a selfie camera of a phone. I didn't intentionally flip anything.

[@benitosalazar3749]

​@@YamiadraDJ Ok. Still a good vid. Going to add that same heat shield and side saddle to mine. Thanks again.

[@SpookbotTV]

I understand not keeping one In the chamber bc it’s a shotgun and there is no drop safety. However should at least keep it cruiser ready if it is for home defense.

[@RawgerNorth]

so can you buy any action tube to replace fore-end? I have the maverick 88 security with 20" barrel. can i buy just any 7"3/4 action tube and add any new fore-end?

[@YamiadraDJ]

I would definitely make sure it's meant for a 12 gauge if nothing else, but yes in theory that should work. Certainly continue your research though until you can make your purchase confidently.

[@ChattanoogaDan]

That foreign is also designed to keep your fingers from getting burned that's why it goes up so high see you technically wouldn't need a magpul for end and a heat shield. I left my stock for end on because I kind of like the way it looks and I added the heat shield. Mine is similar. It's a 20" barrel with a 7 round tube, Magpul stock, tactical scorpion gear side saddle, and I added a picatinny rail at the end of the magazine with an offset 18650 sofirn flashlight. The total package is not very expensive

[@williampriester8859]

I dig the hat man

[@YamiadraDJ]

Thanks!

[@ascap2854]

Got mine in lin 2010 for $200 and it came with stock and pistol grip. Stock when shooting it and pistol grip when its under the bed. Ive shot 100s of 00 BK with the pistol grip on it, its not that bad.

[@crowbrocaw]

Sir take our tips, they are extremely helpful. Switch the way you carry rounds

[@YamiadraDJ]

This video is a few years old now, shells are all brass up at the moment.

[@crowbrocaw]

@@YamiadraDJ glad to hear

[@generaltso762]

Good looking shotgun. Where can I get that case you store it in ?

[@YamiadraDJ]

I got mine at Sportsman's Warehouse. I believe the brand is Voodoo Tactical. I will warn though, it's a snug fit with all the upgrades I put on, and any optics you throw on are going to impede the functionality of the scabbard even further.