Finally bought a shotgun

klx9mm · July 28th, 2008, 09:15 PM

I finally bought a shotgun today. Picked up a Maverick88 12ga from wally world. Got the gun, 100 shells, and a gun sock for it for less than $215 including tax. I have to get a 18.5" barrel for HD use though, the 28" barrel is l o n g!! Sorry, no pics(my camera is broke) but you all know what it looks like by now. Any suggestions for a shorter barrel?? Thanks.keith.

Paco · July 28th, 2008, 09:24 PM

You can get that barrel just about anywhere. Combathunting.com is one place I have been looking at, as well as maverickarms.com.

Redneck Repairs · July 28th, 2008, 09:29 PM

Gunbroker for the short tube , or here for that matter just be patent . what ever you do dont " bubba " a barrel . IMHO one day your original shotgun will be important . Hell i have 3 cut down ( all legal ) model 12 Winchesters from back in the day that a used one was worth less than a keg of beer .

bmcgilvray · July 28th, 2008, 10:46 PM

"...i have 3 cut down ( all legal ) model 12 Winchesters from back in the day that a used one was worth less than a keg of beer ."

I think I'm gonna cry.

Superhouse 15 · July 28th, 2008, 11:21 PM

My opinion, if you plan on using it just for a HD gun just have it cut. We charge between $20 and $40 depending on what sight option you want installed. You could even have a night sight installed if you like for a bit more. It's just a Maverick, don't stress too much about it. Good solid HD gun yes. Future museum piece....Doubtful.

Ram Rod · July 28th, 2008, 11:53 PM

I'd think about chopping it myself. Replacing the front sight bead or something else would be another matter, but I could probably do that too with the right drill and tap.

klx9mm · July 29th, 2008, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superhouse 15

My opinion, if you plan on using it just for a HD gun just have it cut. We charge between $20 and $40 depending on what sight option you want installed. You could even have a night sight installed if you like for a bit more. It's just a Maverick, don't stress too much about it. Good solid HD gun yes. Future museum piece....Doubtful.

I was planing on maybe shooting a few clay birds on occasion. It looks like I can get the whole new barrel for about $85. Thanks!

whisky19 · July 30th, 2008, 11:31 AM

You can pick up that barrel atMB90015-MOSSBERG 500 BARREL 12GA 18-1/2" CYLINDER BORE BLUED for about $67.

I just bought a Mossberg from a guy in town and I need the shorter barrel too.

glock27mark · July 30th, 2008, 02:30 PM

good choice. have had one for
about 7 yrs. now. never any issues.
imo good shotgun for the money.

wht06rado · July 31st, 2008, 12:26 AM

Sweet, congrats on the new shottie!

Wht

July 28th, 2008, 09:15 PM	#1
klx9mm Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: panama city, fl Posts: 113	Finally bought a shotgun I finally bought a shotgun today. Picked up a Maverick88 12ga from wally world. Got the gun, 100 shells, and a gun sock for it for less than $215 including tax. I have to get a 18.5" barrel for HD use though, the 28" barrel is l o n g!! Sorry, no pics(my camera is broke) but you all know what it looks like by now. Any suggestions for a shorter barrel?? Thanks.keith. __________________ Bersa UC 9mm H&R 22 S&W 442 Ruger 10/22 Crickett .22 Maverick 12ga Remington 30-06

July 28th, 2008, 09:24 PM	#2
Paco VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 2,763	You can get that barrel just about anywhere. Combathunting.com is one place I have been looking at, as well as maverickarms.com. __________________ "Don't hit at all if you can help it; don't hit a man if you can possibly avoid it; but if you do hit him, put him to sleep." - Theodore Roosevelt If you are not willing to stand behind our Troops, feel free to stand in front of them! -Paco

July 28th, 2008, 09:29 PM	#3
Redneck Repairs VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,141	Gunbroker for the short tube , or here for that matter just be patent . what ever you do dont " bubba " a barrel . IMHO one day your original shotgun will be important . Hell i have 3 cut down ( all legal ) model 12 Winchesters from back in the day that a used one was worth less than a keg of beer . __________________ Make sure you get full value out of today , Do something worthwhile, because what you do today will cost you one day off the rest of your life . We only begin to understand folks after we stop and think . Criminals are looking for victims, not opponents.

July 28th, 2008, 11:21 PM	#5
Superhouse 15 Distinguished Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,509	barrel My opinion, if you plan on using it just for a HD gun just have it cut. We charge between $20 and $40 depending on what sight option you want installed. You could even have a night sight installed if you like for a bit more. It's just a Maverick, don't stress too much about it. Good solid HD gun yes. Future museum piece....Doubtful.

July 28th, 2008, 11:53 PM	#6
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 8,826	I'd think about chopping it myself. Replacing the front sight bead or something else would be another matter, but I could probably do that too with the right drill and tap. __________________ RamRod-----sans remords live, eat, breathe, sleep Glock

July 28th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#4
bmcgilvray Distinguished Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,737	"...i have 3 cut down ( all legal ) model 12 Winchesters from back in the day that a used one was worth less than a keg of beer ." I think I'm gonna cry.

July 30th, 2008, 11:31 AM	#8
whisky19 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA Posts: 95	You can pick up that barrel atMB90015-MOSSBERG 500 BARREL 12GA 18-1/2" CYLINDER BORE BLUED for about $67. I just bought a Mossberg from a guy in town and I need the shorter barrel too.

July 30th, 2008, 02:30 PM	#9
glock27mark VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: s.e. mich Posts: 2,058	new shotgun good choice. have had one for about 7 yrs. now. never any issues. imo good shotgun for the money. __________________ {sheriff Buford T. Justice}what the h*** is the world coming too. NRA LIFE MEMBER

July 31st, 2008, 12:26 AM	#10
wht06rado Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 775	Sweet, congrats on the new shottie! Wht __________________ “They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security” Benjamin Franklin I'm not pro gun, I'm pro rights. What are you? NRA Member ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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