The correct answer is: "Check your Mav88 forend to see if it's a pinned model or not." If it's NOT pinned, this works. Just check first then proceed accordingly.

**This only works with older maverick 88 models newer ones do not have a slide tube assembly at all**

So happy I came across this the AST’s are out of stock everywhere

Thank you sir! Finally the answer I’ve been searching for!

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I got hosed thanks to this video. Ordered a Maverick 88 and a Magpul foregrip. You must have an older 88 cause the new ones don’t have a slide tube. FML

Thank goodness for your video!! I ordered a forend and was just looking at how to's. You saved me a whole lot of what the f*%$$!

Man you are a life saver... how do I thank you ... this trick was awesome

Damn. Just bought my 88 and wish it had that tube already. Looks like I’m out of luck. Lol

I just bought a Mavericks 88, and the the action bar was not removable. It had pin holding it together. I already had a 7 3/4 action bar and use it with my Magpul furniture , it looks really good.

yes, you are really a life saver, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

thank you! you saved me money bro. It seems like all one piece. just super tight.

I have a 9 year old Maverick 88 and mine is also a one piece forend.The 2 bars are pinned to the plastic and thats it.You've been lucky with the version you got,every youtube video upgrading the forend on the 88 had to buy an action tube.

My maverick 88 doesn't have a retainer nut or anything like that. On mine the two bars are pinned to the forend and there is no tube or nut whatsoever.

I think you just made millions of people's day because right now you can't find an action tube that 7 3/4 or 6 whatever they're not in stock anywhere.

My 88 has the castle nut, but it's the short 6 3/4 action tube. Not the 7 3/4. My 500 also has a 6 3/4.

Thanks man, really helped me out here!!

You got lucky, your Mavrick 88 came with the 500 slide. This happens from time to time. The majority of them are not removable

Thanks man! Seen this right before I made this mistake

You the MAN! Thank you.

I feel like over half of the pages to buy/discuss Mossberg 500/590 forends *always* has this: Question: Will it fit my Maverick 88? Answer: Ensure Maverick 88 forend is not pinned to action slide assembly. Result: you know what you're getting into and not making unnecessary purchases.

Can we see the finish product

dude i was literally on the mossy site with a slide tube in my cart when i saw this video...i certainly don't wanna pay for the slide tube,then the nut,then another 30-40 for the magpul when i dont have to...it was gonna cost me close to 100$ that i really did not want to spend...i am going to try this. EDIT: My maverick 88 (18.5" 12G model bought in 2017) does not have a slide tube or a nut...it is pinned..its a plastic molded one piece deal...not sure what model of maverick you have but mine is not like that...i appreciate the tip anyway.

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I have a Maverick 88 and I haven't really looked at my forend that well to see what you're talking about but there is a video where a guy has a Maverick 88 and his forend does not look anything like yours it doesn't have a tube to slide out those long forks have a pin on each side and they're pinned to the forend with no action tube.

Ooohh so it does come off....

How did you remove the maverick 88 retainer nut, did you need a special tool or did you use your fingers?

So I can order the magpul forearm magpul stock for the 590 and it’ll work? I have a cruiser 88 and magpul stock but want forearm

Where was this damn video last week?

Lossened the retainer nut??? Mine doesn't have one, at least not one that I have access to, it is molded inside of the grip.

So same slide but mine may 7.75 its fit?

i have the maverick 88 20 ga will this work?

Do you have the part number on that. Magpul forend?

Did it work out?

Hello i have a grip fore end and i cant take off the maverick fore end can you do a vid on how to please thanks

Love u thank u !!!!

I have a maverick 88 purchased in 1994 and it's pinned, no tube.

so does the stock Maverick 88 come with a 6 or a 7 3/4 in” action slide tube?

What can you do if its a pinned model

Your one of the lucky guys...blah blah blah

Hell yes. Why didn't I think of that?? Haha my 88 I spent $80 for the 7-3/4 and it broke on me... Good job brother.. you deserve more follow.... Follow me @badboysgunclub thanks

You gotta be fuckin kidding me with this video. This was not helpful whatsoever

didnt work fo me good vid thou