[glockrod]

I found a lightly used one with the extended mag tube for @$250.
Essentially, it looks like a model 500, except it has the factory extended mag tube that goes to the end of the barrel. Is it basically a 500?
Is it a good gun? Basically equal to the 500, or is it cheaper made that should make me worry?
Will the Knoxx recoil stock from my regular 500 work on this gun?
Is 250 a reasonable price?

I have really been wanting a Rem 870 (tactical/police, or whatever you call it), but the price and possibility of switching the stock makes it an interesting possibility of a deal.
I would really appreciate some opinion, and especially knowledge of the interchangability.

Thanks,
Rod

[oldman11]

Originally Posted by glockrod

I found a lightly used one with the extended mag tube for @$250.
Essentially, it looks like a model 500, except it has the factory extended mag tube that goes to the end of the barrel. Is it basically a 500?
Is it a good gun? Basically equal to the 500, or is it cheaper made that should make me worry?
Will the Knoxx recoil stock from my regular 500 work on this gun?
Is 250 a reasonable price?

I have really been wanting a Rem 870 (tactical/police, or whatever you call it), but the price and possibility of switching the stock makes it an interesting possibility of a deal.
I would really appreciate some opinion, and especially knowledge of the interchangability.

Thanks,
Rod

Oh Yeah!
1. Good gun
2. Good price

[glockrod]

The gun has the crossbolt safety at the front of the trigger housing(like an 870).

oldman,
does the stock interchange?

If so, I am going to pull the trigger on this one.

Rod

[eaglefrq]

Very good gun! I picked up a new one for ~290.00. I'm not sure if the triggers are interchangeable with the 500 though.

[countrygun]

Originally Posted by eaglefrq

Very good gun! I picked up a new one for ~290.00. I'm not sure if the triggers are interchangeable with the 500 though.

With the safety's in two different places, I'd guess that is a "No"

[TxGun]

It is 95% a 500. The safety arrangement is different and the forearm arrangement is different (or used to be...action bars integral with the forearm). Other than those differences, it is a 500 and uses the same parts. Think of the 88 as the basic, no frills, few options version of the 500 with the changes noted above. Both the Mossberg 500 and the Maverick 88 are now assembled in Eagle Pass, Texas with a mixture of parts...some U.S. made, some made in Torreon, Mexico. The 88 is a good gun...just like the 500 is a good gun.

[caviteno_loco]

Originally Posted by glockrod

I found a lightly used one with the extended mag tube for @$250.
Essentially, it looks like a model 500, except it has the factory extended mag tube that goes to the end of the barrel. Is it basically a 500?
Is it a good gun? Basically equal to the 500, or is it cheaper made that should make me worry?
Will the Knoxx recoil stock from my regular 500 work on this gun?
Is 250 a reasonable price?

I have really been wanting a Rem 870 (tactical/police, or whatever you call it), but the price and possibility of switching the stock makes it an interesting possibility of a deal.
I would really appreciate some opinion, and especially knowledge of the interchangability.

Thanks,
Rod

Is this the one you are talking about? It's a Maverick 88

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p...+12+20+CYL+8RD

[glockrod]

Yes, that is the same gun, but it is available local and not from Buds. Good price they have, though. And it gives me a little more leverage in my negotiation when I can buy a new one for $250 including shipping and my FFL fee.

Thanks for that link.

I think I do want it because it is no nonsense and 8 rounds of goodness.

Rod

[caviteno_loco]

Originally Posted by glockrod

Yes, that is the same gun, but it is available local and not from Buds. Good price they have, though. And it gives me a little more leverage in my negotiation when I can buy a new one for $250 including shipping and my FFL fee.

Thanks for that link.

I think I do want it because it is no nonsense and 8 rounds of goodness.

Rod

I have one and I would highly recommend it.

It's a very good SG for the money

[floorburn_21]

I love mine. And I bought a 500 stock (hogue) and it fit prefect.

[jaybo86]

The maverick 88 is under $200 new at all walmarts here in TN....

[mixflip]

$250 in 2012 just before the elections and the whole 2012 thing? Yeah sounds about right. Demand for any gun will go up under these circumstances Im guessing.

I paid $199 brand new with the extended mag in 2008.

[tc2129]

Academy sells the Maverick here for $190. Now that is the one without the extended mag, but I think you can buy that seperately.

[glockrod]

They do not offer the extended mag version of the gun.
I will try Academy and a few other box stores as well as my LGS.

Rod

[PLINKING.40]

I picked up a brand new Mav 88 with the 18" 1/2 barrel (like that style better) for $219 at Turners, $250-290 seems high.

[Marine123]

Bought my 88 a few yrs ago at Academy for 165$ can't believe they have gone up in price so fast


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[glockrod]

The Mav 88 is a bit gritty, to say the least.

If you own one, did you disassemble and buff/polish any action parts to make it somewhat smoother? I wouldnt mess with the trigger.

BTW, the store I got to hold it in wanted $339+/-. I was for a minute, but it is his store and he must make $(dude had an awesome store with the best selection I have seen lately). Probably wont buy right now anyways at that price, but I was thankful to hold it.

Rod

[Line Rider]

$250.00 on a used Maverick 88 is too high. Most used Maverick 88 I've seen go for about $150 to $199.

[ROGER4314]

I'm a long time fan of the Remington 870 but got a wild hair and got a used 28" Maverick for $120. I liked it so much that I bought a new 18 1/2" Maverick for about $200. Later, Midway offered an 18 1/2" barrel for $72 so I got that and switched the 28" barrel out. Barrels for the Mossberg 500 fit perfectly. I bought a boatload of 00 buck and slugs in short magnums.

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[tango44]

Got mine for $225 new!

[HenryinFlorida]

I bought my Maverick from Budsgunshop for $199 in 2011. I got teh one that has a 20" barrel and holds 8 rounds. It's a great gun for the money IMO. From what I can tell, most 500 stocks will fit, but the forearm slide is riveted in place, so you can't replace it easily.

[glockrod]

I bought the Mav 88 8-rd 20" barrel from PSA for $220 over the weekend. I already have switched out the Knoxx stock to it. Also, I completely disassembled it and "honed" some of the edges. It works somewhat smoother than the very gritty feel and sound it had str8 out of the box.

I shot it a couple times just to see if it worked. It performs very much like a shotgun should. Bang! Slide, repeat.

I have no pics, but it is just like all the rest you have seen just in this thread alone.

Thanks for the input.

Rod

[daishi]

Originally Posted by glockrod

I bought the Mav 88 8-rd 20" barrel from PSA for $220 over the weekend. I already have switched out the Knoxx stock to it. Also, I completely disassembled it and "honed" some of the edges. It works somewhat smoother than the very gritty feel and sound it had str8 out of the box.

I shot it a couple times just to see if it worked. It performs very much like a shotgun should. Bang! Slide, repeat.

I have no pics, but it is just like all the rest you have seen just in this thread alone.

Thanks for the input.

Rod

I hope you're enjoying yours. Just purchased one myself today.

[HenryinFlorida]

I've had one for several years, but have only shot it once. It's strictly for home defense, and it should work very good at that if ever needed.

[Unk]

I bought an 88 years ago, chopped the barrel to 18", installed a ramp front and trouble-free since purchased..mine has a single action bar, pretty sure dual now.

It eats #4 Buck or Dead Coyote..well, that is all I feed it.