mossberg 500 or maverick

[gunmaster]

hi

Looking at buying either a mossberg 500 or a maverick 12ga any thoughts

 

[gvsugod]

I have loved the Mossberg 500. My dad loves his too.

I cant speak on the Maverick though. Just that in my experience you wont go wrong with the Mossberg.

And welcome to INGO.

 

[LEaSH]

The safety position is the most obvious feature. Crossbolt on the 88 and Tang on the 500.

Other than that I think most parts are interchangeable.

 

[terrehautian]

The safety position is the most obvious feature. Crossbolt on the 88 and Tang on the 500.

Other than that I think most parts are interchangeable.

Yes, most parts are interchangeable. For around 120 dollars in a pistol grip and a 24" Mossberg barrel, I can make my 28" Maverick 88 into a Mossberg 500 HD shotgun.

 

[Nayls47]

Mossberg 500 for sure. Tons or parts and add-ons

 

[Napalm217]

I personally like the Mossberg 500 better because of the wood stock.

 

[chezuki]

Ok, I'll say it...


870

 

[rnmcguire]

Maverick is a great choice

I just got my Maverick recently and I love it. It's the same gun with just a couple minor differences. Personally I like the safety on the maverick better because it works better with a tactical stock. They take Mossberg 500 barrels and accessories so you can't go wrong and it's cheaper.

 

[bowtie]

What will be the main purpose of this shotgun? If for home defense and on a budget go with an 88 one can be had for around 200 bucks then mount a quality light on it and call it a day.

If your planning on doing some more modding to it then go with a 500. The forends cannot be swapped out on an 88. The safety locations are mounted in different locations between the 2.

Which models are you looking at the 5+1 models or 7+1? You cannot add a mag extension to either or thats why I ask

 

[Reid]

The 500 has never done me wrong, first shotgun I ever bought and still shoots just fine. All the available accessories are a bonus too!

 

[jmiller676]

500

 

[seldon14]

Either will work just fine, but I'd personally try for a nice cheap used 500, or finding a 500 on sale.

 

[jdfast]

Ok, I'll say it...


870

lol... seconded.

My dad was looking at a maverick...Everything on that gun rattled. He saw reason and purchased an 870

 

[terrehautian]

ARMSLIST - For Sale: Mossberg 500 field 12ga with two barrels

 

[gunmaster]

What will be the main purpose of this shotgun? If for home defense and on a budget go with an 88 one can be had for around 200 bucks then mount a quality light on it and call it a day.

If your planning on doing some more modding to it then go with a 500. The forends cannot be swapped out on an 88. The safety locations are mounted in different locations between the 2.

Which models are you looking at the 5+1 models or 7+1? You cannot add a mag extension to either or thats why I ask

there both a 5+1

 

[terrehautian]

My 88 had a plug in it so it was only 3 + 1, but now it is 5 + 1 since I removed it.

 

[bowtie]

In case anyone didnt know. The 88 is made my Mossberg. its just a cheaper model than the 500

 

[GONZO!!!]

I used to have an old 500 ..back when they still had single rails on the pumps...it had been around the block LONG before I ever became owner of it and it functioned perfectly for me for years...through hunting, plinking and competition.

recently i wanted to buy a 12 gauge pump for home defensse and MAYBE an occasional competition. I went straight for the Mossberg line. On a budget so i looked for a realy nice used 500 with an 18" - 20" barrel.

I ended up buying the Maverick 12gauge with 20" barrel and extended magazine (7+1). I love it. I only wish it had the tang safety instead of the trigger forward button. Bought it brand new for a song.

My wife, who is NOT a shooter at all, handles it really well (too well and it makes me a bit uncomfortable and very nice to her)

The maverick 12 gauge with 18.5" barrel (5+1) can be bought brand new on sale for $159 fairly regularly around here. For a home defense shotgun, it is well worth the price.

In all reality, if you or your spouse has a smaller frame, a 20 gauge will more than get the job done for home defense and recoil is much more manageable.

Either way...the maverick or the 500 will serve you well. I score +3 stars for the maverick...+5 stars for the 500.