Ok whats the differences in price and quality between an 18 or 20" Maverick or 500? I want to buy an inexpensive shotgun for going up north (black bears, mtn lions) and I have heard that they are pretty much the same thing. Anyone care to share experience with either of these weapons?
Mossberg 500 vs. Maverick 88 for SD
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the rifleer
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The maverick is just a cost-friendly version of the 500. Ive never shot a 88, but my 500 is 100% reliable and is a great gun. ive heard people say the same about the 88.
Dfariswheel
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Other than the safety and that the forearm is molded onto the action bar assembly and can't be changed, the Mossberg Model 88 is just the Model 500 as assembled in Eagle Pass Texas from some parts made in Mexico.
As such, the Model 88 is Mossberg's absolute bottom-of-the-line shotgun made to sell for as low a price as possible.
Bluntly, for a life-saving bear defense gun, I wouldn't want anyones bottom-of-the-line gun, I'd want a better made model.
As such, the Model 88 is Mossberg's absolute bottom-of-the-line shotgun made to sell for as low a price as possible.
Bluntly, for a life-saving bear defense gun, I wouldn't want anyones bottom-of-the-line gun, I'd want a better made model.
I have removed the fore end from the action tube, placed a wood 500 forestock on it and then I swapped back... It is supposed to be "integral" but is swapable.
An 88 is 50-60 dollars less than a 500 give or take.
The savings is in the less machining of the receiver to have a tang safety...
Brent
An 88 is 50-60 dollars less than a 500 give or take.
The savings is in the less machining of the receiver to have a tang safety...
Brent
wnycollector
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We have a few maverick and mossbergs in my family. My father-in-law has an old 1960's vintage 500a, my brother has plain jane wally world 500 combo and I have a maverick. As others have posted,other than the safety position, they are the same gun. Personally I would pick up the cheaper maverick and spend my savings on some buckshot to pattern and practice with!
Under most circumstances, either one will do quite well- if YOU will do. Your ability to use a shotgun effectively is MUCH more important than the shotgun you choose.
Watch this clip and learn - http://www.gunsmagazine.com/webblastTRDS.html . Or see the full screen version on YouTube- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhgwHQCJwWw .
lpl
Watch this clip and learn - http://www.gunsmagazine.com/webblastTRDS.html . Or see the full screen version on YouTube- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhgwHQCJwWw .
lpl
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JerseyDrez
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I went with a Maverick because it was reasonable cheaper than the 500 and Ive heard very good reviews about it, plus most parts are interchangeable (aftermarket and such).
I heard someone say that the Mav was 50-60$ less than a 500...not in my area. A 500 runs around $400 at my LGS', while the Maverick was a bit over $200.
I heard someone say that the Mav was 50-60$ less than a 500...not in my area. A 500 runs around $400 at my LGS', while the Maverick was a bit over $200.
