Just saw other topic on sub $200.00 gun. Bad timing on my post. LOL
Still, any feedback appreciated on these two.
Still, any feedback appreciated on these two.
decide now what you want 5+1 shells and 18.5" barrel or 7+1 shells and 20"You folks really helped him make a decision. Your all great. Maverick 88 it is. I hear that it's a decent gun and should serve the intended purpose well if needed. I do like the fact it's a part of the Mossberg family.
I'm going to order one for myself now also. Maybe trick it out a little bit. Have fun with it. Hey, this was supposed to be all about a shotgun for my son only. Now I'm wanting one. I knew that might happen. LOL But at under 200 bucks why not? I don't believe in too many guns.
I didn't realize you could get the Maverick in a 20". That's another option for an already inexpensive gun. Good job Maverick.decide now what you want 5+1 shells and 18.5" barrel or 7+1 shells and 20"
I look at it the opposite way..The longer barrel is that much easier to grab if walking by a doorway or other entry point. I prefer the shortest barrel possible on a shotgun/rifle in a close quarters situation.Maverick comes with a 28" barrel too... That's MY ideal HD gun. Now this isn't proven and is strictly my opinion, but I believe that a longer barrel keeps the offender further away, limiting their ability to lunge past the shotgun and do whatever to ya. JMO...
Well, each one has it's plusses and drawbacks...I look at it the opposite way..The longer barrel is that much easier to grab if walking by a doorway or other entry point. I prefer the shortest barrel possible on a shotgun/rifle in a close quarters situation.
I didn't realize you could get the Maverick in a 20". That's another option for an already inexpensive gun. Good job Maverick.
I like the 18.5 just because I've always wanted a short barrel SG. I'd have a 14" if it were legal. LOL I'll mention the 20" to my son and his wife so they will look at it. Maybe they have I don't know.
Thanks for pointing that out. That's another reason I come here.
this only works if you have a decent amount of space between you and a choke point and you DON"t have to clear your house. if your 20' away from the bedroom door and all you have to do is stop someone coming through it, your right it is way easier with a 28".Maverick comes with a 28" barrel too... That's MY ideal HD gun. Now this isn't proven and is strictly my opinion, but I believe that a longer barrel keeps the offender further away, limiting their ability to lunge past the shotgun and do whatever to ya. JMO...