Maverick Shotguns, they any good?

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I saw a maverick security 88 shotgun for sale on the EE for a really good price, but i've never heard of Maverick before and im wondering if they are any good.

Anyone have any experience with them or know much about them?


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I had one and it was fine. Its made by Mossberg, and a slightly cheaper version of the standard Mossberg shotgun. I had no problems with mine whatsoever.
 
its an even more budget version of the Mossberg 500.
nothing wrong with the Mavericks, but they do have some parts that are different than the Mossy 500s. IMHO i would look around a bit more, often you can find a Mossberg 500 for just $20-30 more.
 
bah. i have a Maverick with almost 5000 rounds through it. it's been cleaned 3 times. it keeps on truckin'. it's been dropped, kicked, soaked in water, snow, sleet and mud, gotten dusty, fallen of the tailgate, etc etc. i've beaten the #### out of it. i love it. and the bonus was, i bought the version that came with two barrels. i got the 28" barrel for target and hunting, and the 18" barrel for bear medicine and general blasting. :D
 
FlyingHigh said:
bah. i have a Maverick with almost 5000 rounds through it. it's been cleaned 3 times. it keeps on truckin'. it's been dropped, kicked, soaked in water, snow, sleet and mud, gotten dusty, fallen of the tailgate, etc etc. i've beaten the s**t out of it. i love it. and the bonus was, i bought the version that came with two barrels. i got the 28" barrel for target and hunting, and the 18" barrel for bear medicine and general blasting. :D
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After 5000 rounds I'll bet its pretty smooth. That's a lot of shot shells.
 
I have the 28 inch field model, and shoot trap with it at the local range. I am a newb but still hit 20/25 birds most of the time. I have no complaints at all, and I am not worried to beat the sh t outta it, or get it wet, and all that bs. You will not be dissapointed.
 
Im the third owner of mine and ive put over 2000 through it. Same story as everybody here, beat the crap out of it. Canoe, quad, hiking, falling, neglecting. Ive had it for 4 years now and just had my first issue. If I put pressure rearward on the pump the firing pin doesnt strike properly. But I dont hold it like a limp wrist panty puller so Its not a real issue.
 
i forgot to add that the older mavericks had only one action bar, which is a pretty big drawback. so if you are buying it used make sure you ask about this -- the more recent production Mavericks are quite different from the older ones.

still, any positives that can be said for the Maverick could also be said for the Mossy 500 - except the Mossberg has more of an aftermarket selection, better safety, and marginally better finish/quality. considering there is a very minimal price difference between then two you should look for a used Mossberg.
 
I'd avoid them like the plague. Had a new one-action bar Maverick 88 go ka-boom with less than a couple hundred shells though it. Had a later model twin-action bar go ka-boom with an out-of-battery detonation of a 3" magnum Winchester factory load.

Chambers were gouged, lots of small bits of shrapnel and receiver had extensive internal damage. Never again.

I'd hold out for a good used Remington 870, Ithaca 37, Browning BPS and possibly a Mossberg...but that "Maverick by Mossberg" roll stamp on the side of the 88's receiver really has left an unpalatable taste in my mouth for anything Mossberg.

Company was of little help once they learned I was in Canada and thus less likely to sic ambulance chasing American lawyers on them. They blamed the shells and denied any responsibility.

I chopped them up with a metal band saw and never looked back. There are better ways to spend money on products that are safe to shoot and that the manufacturer stands behind.
 
manbearpig said:
i forgot to add that the older mavericks had only one action bar, which is a pretty big drawback. so if you are buying it used make sure you ask about this -- the more recent production Mavericks are quite different from the older ones.
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Some of the better (older) Pump guns such as the Rem. Mod. 31 and the Win. Mod. 12 only had one action bar. Didn't seem to be a problem with them.
 
pharaoh2 said:
I asked this question about a year ago. All I had was good feedback from lots of guys who actually own them. Good enough for me.
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so you have to actually own a Maverick to have the right to say that a used Mossberg 500 for around $20 more is a better value? :rolleyes:

the Mossbergs have a better safety, a completely compatible aftermarket and somewhat better build quality. they can often be found for just a few bucks more (used or new). i realize you Maverick fans love your Mavericks, but are you actually saying you wouldnt upgrade to a Mossberg 500 for ~$20 more? theres nothing wrong with a Maverick 88 but a Mossy 500 is unquestionably better.

Win/64 said:
Some of the better (older) Pump guns such as the Rem. Mod. 31 and the Win. Mod. 12 only had one action bar. Didn't seem to be a problem with them.
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your rabid desire to troll everything i post results in yet another gem of Win/64 wisdom:
'one action bar is as good as two'.
right up there with:
'870 Expresses recoil more than Wingmasters'.
 
I'll add that mine was an early one bar model. X-man's experience is some extraordinary streak of bad luck. Two bad exploding Mavericks? One would be bad enough.
 
I considered both and ended up buying a used mossberg 500. Mavericks are just as durable (one of my buddies has one, beat the #### out of it and it still works great) but I wanted the tang safety which the mavericks didn't have .. I hate those button safeties. Both are good, cheap and durable guns.
 
Win/64 said:
Some of the better (older) Pump guns such as the Rem. Mod. 31 and the Win. Mod. 12 only had one action bar. Didn't seem to be a problem with them.
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It's not just older guns. The currently produced Ithaca pump is a single action bar design and it works just fine. And while not a pump gun the Beretta 391 and its predecessors use a single bar action and they set new standards for reliability compared to the Remingtons which use the dual bar system.

Having owned both types I wouldn't pass on a pump shotgun because it had only one action bar. It isn't a drawback. In fact, I've seen more problems with Remington's dual bar system because if they are mishandled during disassembly and bent in the slightest they can hinder proper functioning.

As for the Maverick I haven't owned one but those I've seen appear to be good solid guns for the price. I like them better than the Mossberg 500 because of the safety location. YMMV.
 
manbearpig said:
your rabid desire to troll everything i post results in yet another gem of Win/64 wisdom:
'one action bar is as good as two'.
right up there with:
'870 Expresses recoil more than Wingmasters'.
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Not Trolling at all. It's just when I read ridiculous posts like yours I tend to respond to them.
So you are saying a Mossberg is better than a Model 12 or 31 because it has 2 action bars :rolleyes:
My Dad and I bought Win. 1200's a while ago (dual action bars) both were POS. They would quite often bind when cycling. I firmly believe that the dual action bars were not alligned properly causing the gun to not cycle like it should.
To make a statement saying that "one action bar is a pretty big draw back" Is just uninformed.
 
you are comparing the older generation of hand-fitted pump guns with forged parts that have become extinct because they are too costly to produce at a competitive price to a Maverick 88 - one of the cheapest pump guns assembled in the US with Chinese parts.

you must be quite the optimist if you think that the single action bar design of the older Maverick 88 was a result of anything other than cutting production costs.

So you are saying a Mossberg is better than a Model 12 or 31 because it has 2 action bars
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twist my words some more :kickInTheNuts:
i said not to get the old Maverick 88 with the single action bar.
 
manbearpig said:
you are comparing the older generation of hand-fitted pump guns with forged parts that have become extinct because they are too costly to produce at a competitive price to a Maverick 88 - one of the cheapest pump guns assembled in the US with Chinese parts.
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The Maverick is indeed manufactured in the U.S. but with Mexican, not Chinese parts.
 
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