Maverick 88 Trunk Lid Review and First Shots Part 1 Review and thoughts on the Maverick 88 I just purchased this week with a few first shots towards the end.
I already have a maverick with the top folding stock, a mossberg Shockwave, and I recently just bought a maverick in the FDE and full stock. I love these guns
This is my first foray into the Maverick Mossberg style. Was into the Remington 870 style. The Mav 88 is excellent, I would try out others like you said without question.
I bought My Mav 88 3years ago. I swapped the synthetic stock and forearm grip to a Vintage Mossberg 500 80's retro walnut stock with corn cobb forearm. After a day of shooting slugs and buckshot. It's helped calm the recoil significantly, I have the Same heat shield as you I prefer it to the metal one, it kept sliding down the barrel after a day of shooting. The polymer shield hasn't budged after hundreds of Bird and buck shot. Your shotgun looks cool. Good video.
oh thank you ... yeah I would love to do what you did and will if I get the wood stock and forearm in wood. Such a good price for these spending for extra things on it is fine with me.
Oh wow, enjoy! I shot the heck out of it earlier today too. I used an Opsol mini shell adapter and shot some Aguila mini shot shells. I fit 12 in the magazine and one in the chamber for a total of 13!
I just picked up the same gun.. gonna have to get the stock shell holder because the cheap ones that fit over them work, but they move around wayyy too much. A year is plenty of time to get good with firearms for sure, take care.
Great shotgun I got one in 20 gauge that I made my home defense gun I've had it for 3 years the mavericks are awsome I've got like 3000 rounds through mine and I can't complain just some good wear and tear but its blued so you can reblue the wear marks
@@megatrends merry Christmas also 3 weeks was a typo I've had it for 3 years now and when I originally got it it was setup for bird hunting and clay shooting which is what I did with it for 2 years it was my trap gun and it was great for that. I wanted a shotgun for home defense and didn't want to buy another shotgun I have a few shotguns so i cut down the maverick to 19 inches added skateboard tape to the pump put esstac velcro shotgun sleeves and it's running a light on it I don't remember which one plus it has a magpul stock and a paracord sling
I believe I bought it on Amazon, it's made by the tried and true gun accessories company Allen. I believe it was about $40 and I have used it every weekend for two years and everything still works, no broken zipper and no ripped pockets. I'll get another one when this one dies ....
Does the heat shield obscure the bead sight any? Just bought a Maverick 88 & prefer a bead sight. I was thinking about getting a heat shield but dont want to change the front sight. Good video..thanks
Had one just like yours but in black, and an 18.5" one with a bird heads grip I turned into a ghetto shockwave. Gave both of them to my dad and I currently have all 590's now. However... i did go to a local pawn shop and picked up a 7+1 mossberg 500 for $200. It helped it was covered in dust and had been there for 6 months. It had a cheap ATI heatshield on it that I took off and I replaced the warn out stock and handguard for a hogue set. Both are great shotguns.
I'm going to buy an ATI Strikeforce tactical stock for it like I did for my Mini 14. Great product and you can get folding stock or "regular" tactical adjustable stock. That is another benefit of these shotguns is they are pretty basic and easily changeable, then at any time you can go back if that mood suits you for old style stock.
I would check out Midwest Gunworks for pistol grip butt stocks which are also adjustable stocks in a tactical style made by ATI so check the ATI website. I can't leave links as UA-cam doesn't allow it. It is ATI Outdoors dott commmm. Parts and accessories that fit the Mossberg 500 will for the most part fit this shotgun except the trigger group as far as I know.
@@megatrends yeah I probably should of kept it in a padded case forsure. So far I have scuffed the stock up, I got the FDE and also the receiver has taken a few digs but I am just seeing a bunch of scratches along the side and top of the receiver but probably from being bumped around and not kept in a case, I will say it's pretty smooth action wise, I've been keeping up with the cleanings after each use and been racking the hell out of her in the evenings lol
Yeah, firearms scratch easily unless stainless and even then those do as well. I have all firearms in cases which does present a storage problem after a while when you get to a hundred or so. Currently making a locked safe room in the house. Sealing up a window and going to install shelving in a heavy duty bolted locked security door.
Love how easily this loads, I also use a Remington 870 security style. The Remington is 3 lbs heavier and more work to load. Both are really good imo though.
Agreed, yes …. Sand. I should add I have used this shotgun a ton and the coating has held up nicely. Advertised as an aluminum blah blah coating specifically for firearms and not ‘paint’. Thus far it’s ok.
@@crowbrocaw no I do not, I’m 6 foot four currently 238 pounds and I can palm my basketball and I have long arms. Conversely, my waist line is 36 inches and my chest is 46 inches. I’m thick chested and I’m sure that is what’s causing the problem. But basically everybody is different physically and not every firearm is comfortable for everyone so there’s no right or wrong way to do this. It’s one of those social media things were people have to chime in based upon their own personal physical condition rather than looking at someone else’s. I appreciate your comment and watching a video so thank you very much.
@@megatrends At that ht and wt, for a middle aged guy, you look fit and athletic for a big man. I bet you played football back in the days, and if you didn't... you should have.
@@bobg3633 5'7" 265lbs .... oookkkay. Im 6'4" 238lb and was 258lbs when I made that video. Not sure what "wight" has anything to do with arm reach but .... okay Im happy for you. I can palm a basketball.
A recoil pad also helps with a better length of pull for tall people. Plus the maverick is a very light 12 gauge. It does give quite a kick. No shame in wanting more comfort shooting it.
Good inexpensive shotguns to customize for sure ... really impressed with the barrel choke bore built into it. Good tight grouping at close range with this one.
I love Mossberg shotguns. I love my 500 590 and shockwave. I need a Maverick 88 to complete the family. lol
I already have a maverick with the top folding stock, a mossberg Shockwave, and I recently just bought a maverick in the FDE and full stock. I love these guns
This is my first foray into the Maverick Mossberg style. Was into the Remington 870 style. The Mav 88 is excellent, I would try out others like you said without question.
loving that heatshield color
I bought My Mav 88 3years ago. I swapped the synthetic stock and forearm grip to a Vintage Mossberg 500 80's retro walnut stock with corn cobb forearm. After a day of shooting slugs and buckshot. It's helped calm the recoil significantly, I have the Same heat shield as you I prefer it to the metal one, it kept sliding down the barrel after a day of shooting. The polymer shield hasn't budged after hundreds of Bird and buck shot. Your shotgun looks cool. Good video.
oh thank you ... yeah I would love to do what you did and will if I get the wood stock and forearm in wood. Such a good price for these spending for extra things on it is fine with me.
I have two Mavericks, made in Eaglepass Texas, nothing like a shotgun made in Texas. Great gun.
I like that too though you often find the UA-cam elitists throw in that it is partially made here and in Mexico blah blah. Always someone yacking!
Picking mine up in 7 days and counting. Excited to see how it works since everyone says it's quite the value for the price. Thanks for the video sir
Oh wow, enjoy! I shot the heck out of it earlier today too. I used an Opsol mini shell adapter and shot some Aguila mini shot shells. I fit 12 in the magazine and one in the chamber for a total of 13!
Your gonna love it I got mine Friday
@@liljam92 Pew pew....
I got two maverick 88 l love them
Best budget SG
I just picked up the same gun.. gonna have to get the stock shell holder because the cheap ones that fit over them work, but they move around wayyy too much. A year is plenty of time to get good with firearms for sure, take care.
Great shotgun I got one in 20 gauge that I made my home defense gun I've had it for 3 years the mavericks are awsome I've got like 3000 rounds through mine and I can't complain just some good wear and tear but its blued so you can reblue the wear marks
Great shotguns .... that is a lot of rounds!
@@megatrends merry Christmas also 3 weeks was a typo I've had it for 3 years now and when I originally got it it was setup for bird hunting and clay shooting which is what I did with it for 2 years it was my trap gun and it was great for that. I wanted a shotgun for home defense and didn't want to buy another shotgun I have a few shotguns so i cut down the maverick to 19 inches added skateboard tape to the pump put esstac velcro shotgun sleeves and it's running a light on it I don't remember which one plus it has a magpul stock and a paracord sling
I almost bought one of those but I went with the "500" because of the tang safety. It is better imo.
Agreed … 😀
where did you get the vest? I think thats a great way to hold ammo. I have several mossbergs and one is a maverick like yours.
I believe I bought it on Amazon, it's made by the tried and true gun accessories company Allen. I believe it was about $40 and I have used it every weekend for two years and everything still works, no broken zipper and no ripped pockets. I'll get another one when this one dies ....
Does the heat shield obscure the bead sight any? Just bought a Maverick 88 & prefer a bead sight. I was thinking about getting a heat shield but dont want to change the front sight. Good video..thanks
No it does not, I don't have any issues with mine.
@@megatrends Thanks John!
Where did you get the shell holder on the stock? I really like iy
Amazon. Was pretty cheap. I don't remember the seller.
Not that you’re planning to clear multiple trenches anytime soon BUT will the barrel guard actually do it’s intended job?
Probably not. It actually fractured in 10F weather and not on there any longer. For a heatshield it was ok but not great.
thinking I might buy one and rattle can it in nutmeg
Had one just like yours but in black, and an 18.5" one with a bird heads grip I turned into a ghetto shockwave. Gave both of them to my dad and I currently have all 590's now. However... i did go to a local pawn shop and picked up a 7+1 mossberg 500 for $200. It helped it was covered in dust and had been there for 6 months. It had a cheap ATI heatshield on it that I took off and I replaced the warn out stock and handguard for a hogue set. Both are great shotguns.
whats your point ?
Getting mine tomorrow stock at the store for $225 yessir
Congrats, enjoy. I shoot almost every weekend ..... it's been great! Have fun with it.
Great bargain priced pump gun. LOP may be a bit long for many folks but you can trim an inch off the stock.
I'm going to buy an ATI Strikeforce tactical stock for it like I did for my Mini 14. Great product and you can get folding stock or "regular" tactical adjustable stock. That is another benefit of these shotguns is they are pretty basic and easily changeable, then at any time you can go back if that mood suits you for old style stock.
Where can I find accessories for my 88
I would check out Midwest Gunworks for pistol grip butt stocks which are also adjustable stocks in a tactical style made by ATI so check the ATI website. I can't leave links as UA-cam doesn't allow it. It is ATI Outdoors dott commmm. Parts and accessories that fit the Mossberg 500 will for the most part fit this shotgun except the trigger group as far as I know.
I like it, though I would have chose OD Green over FDE.
I didn't see any OD Green available for the Maverick 88. if so please direct me there. Thanks.
@@megatrends I don't know if it is offered in OD Green, it should be if not, I'm not a fan of FDE.
@@ChrisHolman I've seen 500s in od green but never mavericks and it's only been a few times I've seen 500's with od green
I bought and did you notice it scratched easily? not a big deal but I have noticed a few scratches on mine so far
What scratched? I keep mine in a padded case, still looks good.
@@megatrends yeah I probably should of kept it in a padded case forsure. So far I have scuffed the stock up, I got the FDE and also the receiver has taken a few digs but I am just seeing a bunch of scratches along the side and top of the receiver but probably from being bumped around and not kept in a case, I will say it's pretty smooth action wise, I've been keeping up with the cleanings after each use and been racking the hell out of her in the evenings lol
Yeah, firearms scratch easily unless stainless and even then those do as well.
I have all firearms in cases which does present a storage problem after a while when you get to a hundred or so. Currently making a locked safe room in the house. Sealing up a window and going to install shelving in a heavy duty bolted locked security door.
good ol pump action
Love how easily this loads, I also use a Remington 870 security style. The Remington is 3 lbs heavier and more work to load. Both are really good imo though.
@@megatrends shotguns are my favorite to shoot, so much power and the sound of the action is nice
I would call that heat shield color " sand ".
Agreed, yes …. Sand. I should add I have used this shotgun a ton and the coating has held up nicely. Advertised as an aluminum blah blah coating specifically for firearms and not ‘paint’. Thus far it’s ok.
It seems to me that he barrel shield is Coyote tan in color and the Maverick 88 is FDE. Your shotgun still looks great nonetheless.
The can said FDE Magpull ... which it is not, I agree.
I m 5' 8'' and have no problem shouldering it at all
You must be one long armed mofo, awesome.
lol@@megatrends
@@crowbrocaw no I do not, I’m 6 foot four currently 238 pounds and I can palm my basketball and I have long arms. Conversely, my waist line is 36 inches and my chest is 46 inches. I’m thick chested and I’m sure that is what’s causing the problem. But basically everybody is different physically and not every firearm is comfortable for everyone so there’s no right or wrong way to do this. It’s one of those social media things were people have to chime in based upon their own personal physical condition rather than looking at someone else’s. I appreciate your comment and watching a video so thank you very much.
@@megatrends At that ht and wt, for a middle aged guy, you look fit and athletic for a big man. I bet you played football back in the days, and if you didn't... you should have.
@@tokr72 Ice hockey .... loved playing it.
Bro im 5 7 265lbs in shape and length of pull is zero issue, lol?
Everyone is different ... I dont think Ive ever met a 5'7" 265 "in shape" man before ...
@@megatrends im 40 been training since I was 19. Secret is eating correctly lol
@@bobg3633 5'7" 265lbs .... oookkkay. Im 6'4" 238lb and was 258lbs when I made that video. Not sure what "wight" has anything to do with arm reach but .... okay Im happy for you. I can palm a basketball.
I'm 6' 2" tall and tip the scales at 250lbs...I will admit to buying a recoil pad for my Mav 88. Go ahead...call me names. 🤔🙄🤣
That is not a crime at all ... especially when you get into the slugs and magnum rounds that are 1460 fps.
A recoil pad also helps with a better length of pull for tall people. Plus the maverick is a very light 12 gauge. It does give quite a kick. No shame in wanting more comfort shooting it.
thinking i will rattle can with some nutmeg
Good inexpensive shotguns to customize for sure ... really impressed with the barrel choke bore built into it. Good tight grouping at close range with this one.
Buy American yet this is the only pump mossberg makes with parts from Mexico 🤭