Is Mossberg Maverick 88 good for home defense?

Is Mossberg Maverick 88 good for home defense?

They’re known to be extremely reliable, especially when used for personal defense. If used right, the Maverick 88 will never jam or fail in any way. You need to make sure you use the proper, recommended ammo and you need to rack the gun completely, or else it won’t pick up the next round.

Is a Maverick 88 the same as a Mossberg 500?

The Maverick 88 is a pump action shotgun manufactured for O.F. Mossberg & Sons. The Maverick 88 is virtually identical to the Mossberg 500. Factory Maverick 88s feature a black, synthetic only stock and forearm, cylinder bore (although interchangeable chokes are available on some hunting models), and cross-bolt safety.

Does Mossberg still make the Maverick 88?

Maverick 88 pump-action models are fully-interchangeable with Mossberg 500 barrels (within gauge and capacity)….Models New for 2022.

Where is the Mossberg Maverick 88 made?

The Maverick 88 series is made in Eagle Pass, Maverick County in the great state of Texas. It was developed and manufactured to compete with imported, low-priced slide-action shotguns in the late ’80s.

When did the Mossberg Maverick 88 come out?

2012
6-Shot and 8-Shot Flat Dark Earth Versions Plus Top-Folding Stock Model Mossberg’s affordable line of Maverick 88 pump-action shotguns are known for their toughness, reliability… In 2012, Mossberg shook up the world of firearms with the introduction of their ground-breaking FLEX Series.

Can Mossberg 88 shoot slugs?

Can I shoot slugs or buckshot through a “smoothbore” field barrel with Accu-Choke™ tubes? (500/505/535/9200/88/930 models) Yes, and with sabots or rifled slugs, the more “open” the choke tube, the better the accuracy (“Improved Cylinder” recommended.)