Nine the Ranger
New member
Hello all, I now have in my gun collection a Maverick (Mossberg) Model 88 12 Gauge shotgun. It is fitted with a BLACKHAWK! M4 style collapsing stock, pistol grip, weaver top rail, Tac-Star forend, and a laser/light combo. A great, reliable gun for home defense.
And I couldn't be sadder that I have it.
My Father passed away last week at the age of 55, and his one and only gun was left to me. It would be a wonderful gun to defend myself and my home, but I couldn't bring myself to, I can't even bring myself to do anything with the Hornady Defense loads he kept in the tube.
I remember setting the gun up how he liked as he bought the parts. He thought it was the coolest thing ever once it was finished, just like growing up I thought that he was the coolest thing ever. This shotgun may not ever see use as a defense arm, it may not even see much general use. But it will always be in my collection, and I'll take great care of it. It was my Dad's and it will always be my favorite.
And I couldn't be sadder that I have it.
My Father passed away last week at the age of 55, and his one and only gun was left to me. It would be a wonderful gun to defend myself and my home, but I couldn't bring myself to, I can't even bring myself to do anything with the Hornady Defense loads he kept in the tube.
I remember setting the gun up how he liked as he bought the parts. He thought it was the coolest thing ever once it was finished, just like growing up I thought that he was the coolest thing ever. This shotgun may not ever see use as a defense arm, it may not even see much general use. But it will always be in my collection, and I'll take great care of it. It was my Dad's and it will always be my favorite.