Maverick 88

[Pmerritt]

Considering one for a closet/ security option. Who has one and what is your opinion on it?

 

[FlGunner]

I got one, it's the first 12 that my dad got me. Fixed modified choke and has been reliable. Not one issue and I've had it since I was. 11-12 and I'm 39 now. Serves same purpose, is leaned up in my closet as well…it's not my first option but is an option if I can't get to my primary.

 

[crashlanding]

Got one, short tube (5 in the tube, 18.5 barrel), as far as home security, haven't had to use it, but the universal sound of a pump action would scare the snot out of any intruder. As far as shooting it for fun, I'll pass, the thing kicks like a mule on steroids

 

[Fish4Food]

It's a Mossberg. Feed it and it will eat.

Used to bird hunt with one (26" barrel) back in high school, poor thing went through hell and back and never missed a lick.

 

[sunset]

I think you'll like it. I bought one new a couple yrs ago and absolutely love it, took it clay shooting (hard with an 18.5" barrel!!) and it fired through 100 round without a hiccup and it works great.. I'd highly recommend it.

 

[sierracharlie338]

I had one as a young man and into my early 20s. I plain abused that gun and it just kept on kicking. My brother even accidentally kicked it out of a small boat into the pond. Pulled it out cleaned it up and kept on keepin on. Worth the few bucks they cost in my opinion

 

[LongOdds]

Its reliable. Will go bang time after time. Cant ask for much more in that price range. You can find a nicer looking Turkish clone for a little less, but it won't last as long (most likely).

 

[BrBa.]

Can't beat them for the $. I got the Security/Field Combo model which came with 18.5" and 28" barrels for around $250. Highly customizable. Anything that fits a Mossberg 500 should fit the 88. Same company. I really like mine.

 

[dogbuster0006]

They're not flashy or fancy but I don't know of any failures from the folks I know who own them.