GunGuyTKD hey man! i just got it in the mail and its amazing i love it!!! only got to use it once tho lol (bc its dark out now) im just wondering is the (pump) or (slide) (idk lol) does it wiggle a bit?
Clorox Bleach glad you're enjoying it! The pump does wiggle a little back and forth and a touch side to side, but that's not really something you have to worry about. It's just the design.
I have owned a Mossberg 88 for over 25 years.I have shot Hundreds of rounds out of it. I own 3 barrels for it and its next to the bed with an 18 inch barrel and flashlight. If your thinking of buying one do.
Now days that barrel is worth more than the entire gun! Those short barrels are selling for over $200! I remember buying one 5 years ago from Midway for $68.00 new in the box. Crazy!
I have had mine for about well a while just converted to home defence still have the old barrel for hunting but at the min it has 18.5 barrel side saddle that holds 6 shells and a but stock sleave that holds 5 more the tube holds 5 and the optional 1 in the chamber for 17 shells or 16 shells
i got this exact shotgun but got the one that comes with 2 barrels for an extra $20 ..also got the maverick 88 that has the 8 shot capacity .. cant go wrong with the maverick models.. reliable shotgun at a very affordable price
When I went out to purchase one, I was looking for the 8 shot version but couldn’t find it. If I ever see the 8 shot version in stores I’ll probably buy it too.
Money well spent. I bought one from Kmart years ago when they sold for $125 to $150. Has never failed in any way . mine has the long barrel 28 inchs i think. Great all around gun. mine does very good at the turkey shoots too.
Hard to beat for the money. I got mine for $80 used in new condition . its an older one with a 28 inch vent rib barrel. You can get a wood stock set from Numrich for $20 bucks if you would rather have wood. I put the wood stock on mine. Fit with no problems . My 88 is an older one so it does have the forend or pump metal tube .. I use it for hunting and the local turkey shoot. i have a stevens 320 i use for home defense . Anyway thanks sharing keep up the great vids.
I have mine loaded with berd in the tube 00 buck in the side saddle slugs on the but stock I have around 16 to 17 shells if I have one in the chamber it 17 shells if l dont it 16 shells it makes for a little bit heavier for the shockgun but it mine
IMHO you've purchased the best value on the market. I've purchased three of these over the past four years. Two of them I've given away to my sons and one I kept for myself. All three have been used to shoot trap and all three have performed flawlessly. With mine, I got the 28" field barrel and then purchased a 20"/8 shot conversion kit from Brownells. This allowed me to use it for both a truck gun and a trap/hunting gun as needed.
The bolt group on my 88 is blued or coated black, I noticed yours is plain steel? Watched a lot of maverick 88 videos and it seems some come coated and some seem to be plain steel like yours, what's up with that? Can't be from break in wear cause yours in brand new out the box?
Mine also has the blued bolt....i called mossberg. They told me the steel is the same whether it's silver or blued. They said it is carbon steel.....one blued...the earlier ones are nickel plated..they said they are having to blue them instead of nickel plating ....something that had to do with nickel not being safe for humans or environment....also they do not inscript maverick by mossberg on the side of the receiver anymore either....i guess blued is ok....but I like the look of the nickel plating better I think.
No. Mine came in a box too, not a floor sample. They opened it in front of me to get the serial number in order to complete the background check form which is a state (CA) mandate. I got it at Big5 Sports for $199.99 one year ago. Needless to say that Maverick 88 is a fine weapon, especially at that price.
Mr. Becerra congrats on your new gun! Mine was pretty well oiled from the factory but I still sprayed some Rem oil on the Action and some down the barrel to clean it. But I do clean it’s barrel out each time I shoot it.
+fred funk I just have to screw it off in a counter clockwise manner really hard. It is difficult because the plug has some kind of self locking system so that it doesn't unscrew itself while shooting.
The words of the day are, "Not For Sure" haha... Anyway I'm really looking forward to putting some shots down range with this shotgun!
GunGuyTKD good video kid I have one just like that.
We need more good guys like him legally carrying.
This video Is the Best Maverick 88 unboxing ever! straight to the *POINT* Cant wait for mine!
Thanks Clorox!
GunGuyTKD just wondering how much is it where you live? mine was 330$ 😭😭
Clorox Bleach here at Academy it is $199. $330 is definitely over msrp. Did you already buy it?
GunGuyTKD hey man! i just got it in the mail and its amazing i love it!!! only got to use it once tho lol (bc its dark out now) im just wondering is the (pump) or (slide) (idk lol) does it wiggle a bit?
Clorox Bleach glad you're enjoying it! The pump does wiggle a little back and forth and a touch side to side, but that's not really something you have to worry about. It's just the design.
I love this young man and wish everyone on earth was just like him. Good job fella!
Thank you!
I meant every word brother. Merry Christmas!
I have owned a Mossberg 88 for over 25 years.I have shot Hundreds of rounds out of it. I own 3 barrels for it and its next to the bed with an 18 inch barrel and flashlight. If your thinking of buying one do.
You can only load 2 shells in the tube but read your manual and it tells you how to remove a pice of wood so you can load 6
The dowel
thank you!!!
Good honest review and I hope you have many safe enjoyable outings with this.
Thanks man. I sure have had a lot of enjoyment with this shotgun.
Now days that barrel is worth more than the entire gun! Those short barrels are selling for over $200! I remember buying one 5 years ago from Midway for $68.00 new in the box. Crazy!
Price gouging is real. Tried to buy one today, guy at the gun store tried to sell it to me for $455
He tried to rip u off. They run from 150-200
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Nothing wrong with learning young feller. At least as a millennial you’re open to the concept of learning
For sure. Thanks for watching.
Okay, boomer
Just picked one up for $189 at Academy. Love it already. Accessories on the way!
+cripplermaximus nice! Have fun shooting.
I like this guy's attitude. Also that "pump assist" can be called the action release button. I call it that any ways
+Stay fit and free forever thank you! I like that term a lot better haha.
I call it the fore-end release but yeah
You did a excellent job giving your presentation of this weapon... I’m buying this in 3 weeks
Thank you man. I hope you enjoy this shotgun as much as I do 👍
best of luck from all the way from india we have them here and they are beautiful more u use them they get smother.
I have had mine for about well a while just converted to home defence still have the old barrel for hunting but at the min it has 18.5 barrel side saddle that holds 6 shells and a but stock sleave that holds 5 more the tube holds 5 and the optional 1 in the chamber for 17 shells or 16 shells
i got this exact shotgun but got the one that comes with 2 barrels for an extra $20 ..also got the maverick 88 that has the 8 shot capacity .. cant go wrong with the maverick models.. reliable shotgun at a very affordable price
When I went out to purchase one, I was looking for the 8 shot version but couldn’t find it. If I ever see the 8 shot version in stores I’ll probably buy it too.
Just got this today. Paid 186 for mine
Pretty good price I paid $249,00 for pistol grip 88 with collapsing stock
Hey man, this is probaly the best video on the 88 I have seen here on UA-cam! Thanks for the great video
Thanks for the compliment! I try my best
@@gunguytx no problem brotha! You seem like a cool dude I will check out your other videos for sure! You definitely deserve more subs
Money well spent. I bought one from Kmart years ago when they sold for $125 to $150. Has never failed in any way . mine has the long barrel 28 inchs i think. Great all around gun. mine does very good at the turkey shoots too.
+mqa1963 nice! I really like the feel and build quality of it. Enjoy shooting yours, I know I'll enjoy mine.
18.5 barrel will fit that to that what I did that way I can still use it for hunting to
Hard to beat for the money. I got mine for $80 used in new condition . its an older one with a 28 inch vent rib barrel. You can get a wood stock set from Numrich for $20 bucks if you would rather have wood. I put the wood stock on mine. Fit with no problems . My 88 is an older one so it does have the forend or pump metal tube .. I use it for hunting and the local turkey shoot. i have a stevens 320 i use for home defense . Anyway thanks sharing keep up the great vids.
+mqa1963 it is great for the money, I love it. My brother has a Stevens 320 too.
There's nothing wrong with a budget shotgun, unless you're from Minot ND and want to be on the outdoor channel so they go buy high end shotguns
Pistol grip 88 came fully assembled
you said the gun has grease on it from the factory, but you going to apply some yourself? what type of oil do we have to apply to it?
Ya know I really appreciated how simple and to the point this video was. Definitely subscribing and hope u hit that ak guy demo ranch stride some day
I really appreciate it!!
Nice review! Thinking of getting one myself. Just wish it was warmer where I'm at so I could go shoot some clays
Thank you sir! Where I live this week has been really really cold so it’s been hard to shoot here too.
Bought myself. Ksg but looking forward to buying the 88 soon
Can you shoot clays with this?
omg the barrels metal who would have thought lol
+Connor Gibson yep, it would be bad if it was plastic like the airguns you're used to shooting 😂 jk
Awesome review!
Thanks!
Good Honest Video. Good Job. Hope to see more of Your vids. You'll learn as You go and it will be great to watch You do that. Peace.
I have one loaded with double ought buckshot, just in case the Boogerman pays a visit.
+stewie6096 probably a good idea, I hear they're pretty scary...I bought some hornady defense 00 buck just in case haha.
+ScopedPewPew that stinks but at least you have one.
I have mine loaded with berd in the tube 00 buck in the side saddle slugs on the but stock I have around 16 to 17 shells if I have one in the chamber it 17 shells if l dont it 16 shells it makes for a little bit heavier for the shockgun but it mine
IMHO you've purchased the best value on the market. I've purchased three of these over the past four years. Two of them I've given away to my sons and one I kept for myself. All three have been used to shoot trap and all three have performed flawlessly. With mine, I got the 28" field barrel and then purchased a 20"/8 shot conversion kit from Brownells. This allowed me to use it for both a truck gun and a trap/hunting gun as needed.
+Larry Kool thank you! So far I like it a lot and can't wait to shoot it and customize it more!
How much did that run you and is it for the 88 or the 500
@@gunguytx it fun
Before buying a firearm you should know everything about it
Maverick 88s are true work horses!!!
They sure are!!
i got one 3 week ago great 12ga i have the 28 in canon for hunting
Good, I hope you enjoy shooting it.
That mossy is so bad ass
Great review!
+Daniel thanks!
The bolt group on my 88 is blued or coated black, I noticed yours is plain steel? Watched a lot of maverick 88 videos and it seems some come coated and some seem to be plain steel like yours, what's up with that? Can't be from break in wear cause yours in brand new out the box?
I’d imagine it’s just one of those random factory occurrences, or maybe it depends on which factory it was made in. I don’t know either.
Mine also has the blued bolt....i called mossberg. They told me the steel is the same whether it's silver or blued. They said it is carbon steel.....one blued...the earlier ones are nickel plated..they said they are having to blue them instead of nickel plating ....something that had to do with nickel not being safe for humans or environment....also they do not inscript maverick by mossberg on the side of the receiver anymore either....i guess blued is ok....but I like the look of the nickel plating better I think.
I bought mines today the pump part is kinda loose is that normal or no ?
If by loose you mean about 1/8th-ish inch of travel up and down then that is pretty normal.
Funny. I received my Maverick 88 fully assembled, ready to shoot. Why yours needed assembly?
Was yours the display model? Mine came in a box but the barrel was the only thing that needed to be put on. It was ready to shoot after that
No. Mine came in a box too, not a floor sample. They opened it in front of me to get the serial number in order to complete the background check form which is a state (CA) mandate. I got it at Big5 Sports for $199.99 one year ago. Needless to say that Maverick 88 is a fine weapon, especially at that price.
Yes it is a very good weapon for the price.
Good job young man. Congratulations on your first shotgun, excellent choice. Happy shooting, brother.
Thanks man. Happy shooting to you too.
I think I’m ordering this baby next month from suburban sporting goods I 👀 it for 210.84$
Look at the 20 inch option for around the same price point l would of got that one but I had mine before that option was out
What’s the price after taxes etc.?
Around $220
Great vid.
It's a FOREND, not a pump. Good unboxing though
Okay thanks
Bro just got this new to guns did u lube yours up before shooting it the 1st time?
Mr. Becerra congrats on your new gun! Mine was pretty well oiled from the factory but I still sprayed some Rem oil on the Action and some down the barrel to clean it. But I do clean it’s barrel out each time I shoot it.
GunGuyTKD cool thanks just lookin at the dis assemble videos and im scared 2 mess something up
Mr. Becerra that’s understandable. Be careful and follow the instructions closely and soon you’ll be doing it from memory!
GunGuyTKD will do.what kinda ammo do u put threw yours 2 practice with?
Mr. Becerra I usually just use birdshot. It’s really cheap and still lots of fun.
Next iraqveteran8888 right here!!
Thank you! I could only hope.
how old are you
+fred funk 19
I just bought this shotgun and I can't get the plug or dowel out any suggestions?
+fred funk I just have to screw it off in a counter clockwise manner really hard. It is difficult because the plug has some kind of self locking system so that it doesn't unscrew itself while shooting.
fred funk well I'm not quite sure then. You may have to try a gunsmith
I found out it didn't come with a dowel weird right
Stock is too long.