Maverick 88 security or DA Grizzly?

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Used to own a maverick but it was traded in a moment of weakness, I was looking into getting another when the grizzly caught my eye. It's a hundred bucks more but I really like the look of that 12.5 bbl. Can Am is out of the wood stocks but I would wait around for one or look in the EE.
Has anyone fired both? Wondering how they match up.
 
I have both, they are good value for the money. My 88 wears a pistol grip and my grizz is my main pack gun. The grizz has way more selection of upgrades and someone is always selling 870 parts. I like both... It comes down to what your using it fir I suppose. I bought the 88 mainly because it was $120 on the EE and I couldn't pass it up.
 
After trying an HP9 I would say go with the Maverick. Far more reliable design, I have many friends who own Maverick 88s and all are stone cold reliable. They are cheap, simple and better made than Norinco or Remington Express shotguns, I find them easier to strip an clean, alot lighter and the controls are great with both conventional and pistol grip stocks. Mine never failed, none of my friends' 88s have failed and they all have seen many many rounds :) For $100 less your taking less chances
 
I'm not a big fan of Chinese guns, but they seem to make a decent 870 clone. I'd go for the Grizzly if you're looking to customize it. The 88 would be great if you just want to leave it bone stock.
 
Anyone know where I'd find the 8-shot 88 model?

88™ 8-Shot Security
From Maverick Arms website

88™ 8-Shot Security model features a 3" chamber, 20" Cylinder Bore fixed choke and a non-ported barrel. A rugged black synthetic stock and forearm, blued metal finish and a brass front sight bead are also included.

Suggested Retail #31046 ... $233 USD
 
I say 88 as well. Mine is beaten and abused but always works great, it's also very light in comparison.
 
"Polar Man" why would you post this in the Hunting and Sporting Shotgun section?

Trolling?
 
Win/64 said:
"Polar Man" why would you post this in the Hunting and Sporting Shotgun section?

Trolling?
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I didn't even think of it, and still managed to get some really helpful replies, if the mod moved it for me I may get more.
I have done a lot of research the past few days on scatter guns and have to say you are the Obi Wan Kenobi of trolling.
How is your occupy movement going, by the way.
 
Polar Man said:
I didn't even think of it, and still managed to get some really helpful replies, if the mod moved it for me I may get more. I have done a lot of research the past few days on scatter guns and have to say you are the Obi Wan Kenobi of trolling.
How is your occupy movement going, by the way.
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I "occupy" my time by posting in the correct section of the Forums I visit.
 
Polar Man, I don't care either way, but some people do, I'm just offering this as friendly advice. The shotguns forum is split into two parts to try to cut down on bickering. There is a black and green section and a sporting section. Sometimes a shotgun can fall in the gray area, but HP9's 590s etc usually go in the B&G section.

That being said, I think you should buy the shotgun you REALLY want and then set about making it run smooth and reliable. I have a Lakefield 400 which is similar enough to a Maverick's action and an 870 and an HP9 and I like them all. Then can all work reliably if you know how to maintain a shotgun.
 
Can't speak for the grizzly, but I had a Maverick and loved it.Very reasonably priced, never jammed or failed to feed or anything. Had to sell it as I bought a new deer gun, but it was a great shotgun.
 
SoBored said:
That being said, I think you should buy the shotgun you REALLY want and then set about making it run smooth and reliable. I have a Lakefield 400 which is similar enough to a Maverick's action and an 870 and an HP9 and I like them all. Then can all work reliably if you know how to maintain a shotgun.
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I've seen the "Lakefield" name a few times in referencing a Mossberg shotgun. This is an off brand Canadian made Mossy from what I've read. Is that true? What do you think of it compared to a US made Mossberg?

It seems the Maverick 88 is hard to beat, for ruggedness and price.
 
Win/64 said:
I "occupy" my time by posting in the correct section of the Forums I visit.
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You should keep up your bongo practice man, I bet you are getting really good by now!
I understand your aversion and sensitivity to those tactical shotguns though, it's what the "man" uses when he busts up your drum circles.
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I am pretty much settled on this though, as I am a fan of all guns and don't align my self with one "side" or the other I just chose the gun that appealed to me most.
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Maybe it's hard to believe but I really don't give a crap about the petty squabbling shotgun shooters had that divided the community enough you had to be split up like children. From the number of helpful replies here, and only one turd in the pile, it seems there's just a few special people that were the cause of all the headaches.


Just found the thread greentips started where the shotgun forum was split, you're greatest accomplishment was dividing the shotgun community almost single handed, Nice work! I am starting to see why you are a little upset here, and the irony of the ultimate troll asking if I am trolling when I managed to stay almost completely oblivious to the childishness while it was happening is rather funny.
Keep up the good work!
 
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st1264 said:
I've seen the "Lakefield" name a few times in referencing a Mossberg shotgun. This is an off brand Canadian made Mossy from what I've read. Is that true? What do you think of it compared to a US made Mossberg?
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Well, from what I understand, (and I might be wrong), the Lakefield 400 has complete compatability with the Mossberg 500, just like the Maverick 88. My brother owned the Lakefield for about 20 years using it for partridge, ducks and geese. The gun received no maintenance AT ALL. He upgraded to a 870 super mag and gave me the Lakefield after it stayed in pieces for a couple of years getting rusty. I stripped it, blasted out the receiver with brake cleaner, (it ran black for a long time), steel wool and oiled the blued pieces and hit it with Birchwood Casey Baricade.

I think if you want a gun that will run with little to no maintenance, get a Maverick, or Mossberg. If you can find a Lakefield 400 for a good price in a store, pick one up, it's like an 70's Mossberg.

BTW, if you find a used Maverick 88 for sale, make sure it has two action bars, the older ones only had a single, unless that doesn't bother you.
 
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