Mossberg Maverick 88 shotty accessories - XDTalk Forums - Your HS2000/SA-XD Information Source!

lora84 · 01-03-2008, 03:23 PM

I just bought a Maverick 88 12 ga. shotgun from my brother-in-law, not much but I thought it might be a good project gun. I was wondering if I can add to the capacity of the tube? It only holds 3 shells and I would like to bump up the capcity if possible. Also, where is a good place to shop for accessories for this shotty?

wot_racing · 01-03-2008, 03:25 PM

Have you tried to take the plug out? I have a maverick 88 as well.. If you take the barrel off, tip it down and a wooden dowel should fall out, it might need some help.. With it removed, I think its 5+1...

As for accessories, all mossberg 500 accessories will work..

lora84 · 01-03-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by wot_racing

Have you tried to take the plug out? I have a maverick 88 as well.. If you take the barrel off, tip it down and a wooden dowel should fall out, it might need some help.. With it removed, I think its 5+1...

As for accessories, all mossberg 500 accessories will work..

Are you sure about the capacity? The cylinder seems awful small to handle 5+1.

wot_racing · 01-03-2008, 03:32 PM

It may be smaller than mine.. I just know that when i bought mine, it was 2 in the tube and one in the chamber, but you can pull the plug and it holds 5 in the tube.. I think its 5, may be 4, may be 6.. I figured the maverics were all the same, but i may be wrong.

They come plugged for 2 in the tube because most states only allow you to hunt with a shotgun with maximum capacity of 3 shots..

lora84 · 01-03-2008, 03:34 PM

You are absolutely correct sir!! The wooden dowel is out and now I have 6 rounds of Hornady TAP 00 buck shot in it. I apologize for doubting you sir

wot_racing · 01-03-2008, 03:37 PM

The mossberg maveric is identical to the Mossberg 500 with one exception.. The safety on the 500 is on the top of the reciever, and is in the trigger group on the maverick.. Interestingly enough, the main complaint of the 500 is the safety breaking, so IMO the maverick is a better design..

Dont forget to put that dowel back in if you take it hunting...

crossfireltd · 01-03-2008, 03:38 PM

The Mossberg/Maverick 88 is 5+1, and is also the same as the Mossberg 500.

Polymerhead · 01-03-2008, 04:19 PM

My Maverick sports a light, high-viz fiber optic front sight, 18" Mossberg barrel and 4-round side saddle. I don't do slings on pump guns - they get in the way for me.

lora84 · 01-03-2008, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Polymerhead

My Maverick sports a light, high-viz fiber optic front sight, 18" Mossberg barrel and 4-round side saddle. I don't do slings on pump guns - they get in the way for me.

Sweet! Where did you get the accessories?

**Frenchy** · 01-03-2008, 04:33 PM

I have shot one of these in LE/Corrections competition. It's a very solid platform for a reasonable price.

01-03-2008, 03:23 PM	#1
lora84 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,326	Mossberg Maverick 88 shotty accessories I just bought a Maverick 88 12 ga. shotgun from my brother-in-law, not much but I thought it might be a good project gun. I was wondering if I can add to the capacity of the tube? It only holds 3 shells and I would like to bump up the capcity if possible. Also, where is a good place to shop for accessories for this shotty? __________________ "Attitudes are contagious, do you have one worth catching?" - Oscar Wilson Banks

01-03-2008, 03:34 PM	#5
lora84 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NC Posts: 1,326	You are absolutely correct sir!! The wooden dowel is out and now I have 6 rounds of Hornady TAP 00 buck shot in it. I apologize for doubting you sir __________________ "Attitudes are contagious, do you have one worth catching?" - Oscar Wilson Banks

01-03-2008, 03:38 PM	#7
crossfireltd XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Varina, VA Posts: 276	The Mossberg/Maverick 88 is 5+1, and is also the same as the Mossberg 500. __________________ *Commonwealth of Virginia CCW* NRA/USPSA/USCCA SA XD .45 ACP 4" Service Model - Black Taurus Millennium Pro PT145 .45 ACP-Stainless/Polymer Remington 798 .243 w/Leupold Scope Benelli M1 Tactical Special 12ga 18.5" Open Sight w/Muzzle Brake Mossberg Maverick 88/500 12ga 18.5"

01-03-2008, 04:19 PM	#8
Polymerhead XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MO, USA Posts: 1,399	My Maverick sports a light, high-viz fiber optic front sight, 18" Mossberg barrel and 4-round side saddle. I don't do slings on pump guns - they get in the way for me. __________________ No alarms and no surprises, please.

01-03-2008, 04:33 PM	#10
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 13,073	I have shot one of these in LE/Corrections competition. It's a very solid platform for a reasonable price. __________________ ~SC Harvey~ 2008 Election..."Imbrace your ignorance, and vote your preference". It's quite simple, really... *If you vote for Obama, you are a fuking idiot. If you vote for McCain, you are a fuking idiot.* *If your vote is for the lessor of two evils, then you can be comforted knowing that you're less of a fuking idiot than the other guy! Because Fritz says so! RON PAUL IN 2008**

01-03-2008, 03:25 PM	#2
wot_racing XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harlan, KY Posts: 473	Have you tried to take the plug out? I have a maverick 88 as well.. If you take the barrel off, tip it down and a wooden dowel should fall out, it might need some help.. With it removed, I think its 5+1... As for accessories, all mossberg 500 accessories will work..

01-03-2008, 03:32 PM	#4
wot_racing XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harlan, KY Posts: 473	It may be smaller than mine.. I just know that when i bought mine, it was 2 in the tube and one in the chamber, but you can pull the plug and it holds 5 in the tube.. I think its 5, may be 4, may be 6.. I figured the maverics were all the same, but i may be wrong. They come plugged for 2 in the tube because most states only allow you to hunt with a shotgun with maximum capacity of 3 shots..

01-03-2008, 03:37 PM	#6
wot_racing XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harlan, KY Posts: 473	The mossberg maveric is identical to the Mossberg 500 with one exception.. The safety on the 500 is on the top of the reciever, and is in the trigger group on the maverick.. Interestingly enough, the main complaint of the 500 is the safety breaking, so IMO the maverick is a better design.. Dont forget to put that dowel back in if you take it hunting...

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