I just wanted to say that I've watched your install videos because I own the 88 myself. They are amazing instructional videos and have purchased a couple accessories myself to "tact" it out. It is an amazing shotgun for the price and makes adding the upgrades worth it. Thanks for all the great videos and overall review. Your shotty looks great.

Man, Cheech1968 thank you for the comment. I'm glad my videos help. Glad you like what I've done to "tact" out my Mav88. I just found a way to keep my ATI Deluxe Halo Heat Shield from "creeping" down my barrel while shooting my shotgun. I'll be posting an instructional video on that very soon. Thanks for watching, liking and commenting.

I like your reviews a lot because you are detailed and calm and help people to understand. I am going to buy the maverick 88 (8 round) too but I will keep it as it comes. I think I like it better with the standard look and it's more solid as an impact weapon.

I love my Maverick 88. I have to Folding Stock on my. Keep up the good work.

Thanks for the information about the heat shield. You definitely saved me some money and headaches.

Thanks for the comment. Yes, the Mav88 is a great shotgun as is. I've shot 1 oz. slugs, .00 buck (8 and 9) pellets, low recoil and .000 buck. The Maverick 88 handled them all with no problems. It will be a good purchase...you won't feel sorry for buying it.

Well-done. Nice review - fair & realistic. Like you, I did the same as you (almost) by modifying my Mav 88 with just the ATI Tactlite T2 stock a couple weeks ago. I provided some feedback to both ATI and Amazon regarding my experiences, some of which you mentioned. Highlighting the action release access and fact that the pistol grip interferes with receiver removal are important. Glad you stated that as well. Everyone in our family was a bit disappointed with the lack of cushioning of the Scorpion recoil pad. Just though it should be a bit softer (i.e. Limbsaver products). But it is better than the stock pad. The stock adjusting is nice and overall aesthetics of the ATI product look great. Oh, and in my case, I also learned that because the Talon mount adapter fit so tightly against the actual rear of the receiver that for cleaning I not only have to remove the adjustable stock (like you mentioned) but I also have to remove that Talon fitting from the receiver. It just presses too tightly. Still, a nice option for those on a budget who want to upgrade their shotgun as time and finances permit. Thanks for posting.

i have a tristar cobra force home defense shotgun and placed a heat shield on it and also had the same problem of it moving foward after a few shots so i placed gun tape on the front end clamps on the barrel to make it fit more tight and it has not moved since

Awesome...I was writing off the heat shield possibility, but may reconsider after watching your "fix" video for the issues you had with yours. I'll check back now and again to check it out once you post it.

Wow it is great. Fun part is how many Maverick 88 people also own a Nagant. Just refinished my 91/30 add a scout scope and it looks great. Now to customize the Maverick.

You can put a picatinny double barrel attachment for light forward of the heatshield to keep it from sliding forward.

Get the Trinity Force heat shield. Chokes on the barrel really well.

Thanks for the video, I have a maverick 88 and I’m trying to make it the same yours and I can’t find this stuff in my country “ Jordan “ We can't import guns parts , so if there’s anyway I can get this good stuff to my maverick from USA to Jordan I will be glad and again thanks for the video it’s still helping after all this years 👍

Cool. Thanks for watching and liking Eddy Sanchez. The good thing about the Maverick 88 is that it is a great bargain and a great shotgun as is...right out of the box. :o)

Not really. Mako makes the same foreend in a "molded" style also. With that unit, you just use it instead of the one that came with your shotgun. I decided to replace mine with a new assembly and tube end nut in case I ever decided to change the foreend grip to a different one than the one I now have. Having the tube end nut gives me that option. I'm already looking at other forenend grips but haven't decided on which one I'd like to change to. Thanks for watching leonardtownyanks.

Hi there - regarding the heat shield, I purchased one on eBay, but if you Google; (John Masen Heat Shield Mossberg 500, 590 12 Gauge Synthetic Black), it will take you to a site to purchase it. I have the M-500 Persuader/Cruiser 8-Shot. I just picked it up on the 8th of July and already I have almost everything swapped to Tactical. I'm sure you will enjoy the heat shield I'm talking about, it's the latest n greatest it does not move, will not scratch your barrel and it's only 2 oz.

Hi Rich Mytych. Yes the drop spacer come with the ATI Talon Shotgun Stock. I did decide to install the drop spacer. You can see my video on removing the butt from the stock. I explain in the end of that video why I decided to install the drop spacer...the drop spacer makes aiming the shotgun a lot better.

I have the ATI Talon stock on my Remington 870, and a side folding ATI stock on my Maverick 88. The Talon stock is adaptable for the Remington 870, Mossburg 500, and the Winchester 1200. If you are having trouble using your slide release just use a Dremel tool to releave the stock for your thumb. Also, with my 870 and the Talon stock, I tried the cheek pad but took it off, then I didn't have to use the drop spacer. Unless you are using high sights or a scope you really don't need the cheek rest.

Great video

Thanks Samn. I've been planning on doing a video on my Mosin-Nagant but just haven't gotten around to it. Hope to do one as soon as I can.

The Halvin Sales website for ordering the action tube states: Measure from top of threads to bottom of collar that holds the action bars. This measurement is critical to fit when ordering forearms or stock sets that include a forearm. For the most part, 20-year and older sporting shotguns and new tactical shotguns use the 7-5/8” slide. New sporting models have used the 6-1/2” slide for almost 20 years. There are exceptions, however. To be sure, measure!

Thanks RR. Appreciate the comment. Thanks for "liking" the video.

..jUST got my Mav 88... 12g with 28" barrel @ WallyWorld Black Friday sale. :$165.00.. can't beat that with a winning Caesar's hand. (the 28" barrel alone costs that much). Will "tact" mine out really soon.. nice video..thx for the ideas.....

That's a sharp looking gun, MrMnmn911. I'm in process of modding my Mosin Nagant 91/30. I bought the ATI Monte Carlo stock for it.

The location of the slide release with relation to the pistol grip on a tactical / PG stock is the one thing that's kept me from adding one to a Maverick 88. At least the crossbar safety is still easily accessible, unlike the tang safety on the 500s.

I added a mag extension clamp to my 88 so the heat shield won't creep forward and it works great.

you can use regular foster slugs or sabot slugs (these cost more but dont give you better accuracy since this barrel is a cylinder bore)

thanks for the info i sold the sabots to a friend of mine that does a rifled barrel ill have to look for the rifled slugs next time im in the store

Thanks Morethan Enuff. I'll have to look up that John Masen Heat Shield.

Thanks for comment, liking, favoriting and subscring Kelly. I do have a Mosin but haven't done a video of it. Do you have a video of your refinish and scout scope? I ordered the Archangel Mosin-Nagant stock today! The Mosin as is are a fantastic long rifle but I couldn't resist getting the Archangel stock. I'm gonna have to get another Mosin-Nagant.

Sweet Review.👍

Awesome video. Shotgun looks amazing 👏. With there was links to items purchased

I've never heard of the black aces rail. I'll look it up. Good luck on the vid. It's good to share the info with others. There's always some one looking for info. VR to this video and when you post yours.

I got the same aim forend, mako pistol grip, and ati stock/pistol grip on my mossberg 500.

Thanks for the video. I have arthritis in my joints so I find it hard to keep a gun up while hunting. I recently put a pistol grip stock on and it helps but I'm going to change the slide to a pistol grip attachment as well. I'm in Canada and it's hard to source parts. If you could add places you bought mods it would be a great help. Thanks.

Useful information. Thanks.

Hi Jack. The drop spacer came with the stock. Thanks for watching, commenting, liking, favoriting and subscribing.

The Maverick 88 does not have a rifled barrel. I'd return the sabot slugs, if possible, and get some "rifled" slugs. I use Remington "Slugger" Rifled Slug, 1 oz. lead slugs. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching, commenting, favoriting and subscribing.

If you are still uncertain about the length (as I was) send Havlin Sales and Maverick an email (or call). They should both reply withing 24 hours, and they are friendly. Don’t forget the tube end nut. You can use anything you have handy as a tool to turn the end nut. I assume you watched my install video of the forend replacement? If not you should watch that video also. I hope this helps…let me know. Thanks for watching, liking, subscribing and favoriting.

I think I'll be good with a tactical flashlight and a pistol grip with adjustable stock

Good video! Planning on makin my 88 a bit more tacticool but it has to have functionality haha

I have the Maverick 88 6 shot, 18" barrel and have started customizing it. The question I have is the forend replacement. I saw your video and I feel confident that I can replace theo whole thing pretty easily. I am about to order the Mossberg Slide action tube assembly but need to make sure I order the correct size. I measured current stock forend end to end and it's roughly 7 7/8". Should I be measuring from the pins in the arms to the the tip to get an accurate measurement?

damn man that sucks, I just got mine yesterday. I wanna put it on there but I wanna get to the action release button. maybe I'll try that other pistol grip with the full stock. thank you though. I subscribed

great job....

Why did you change to the 500 slide ?

This was very helpful. Looking for parts to upgrade my 88. Already had decided on the ATI Talon, but wasn’t sure on the foregrip choices. I can’t do a heatshield... my model has a spine on the barrel. Did the drop spacer come with the stock as an option to use or was it purchased separately?

I mean no disrespect but I just have to say, "tay-lon". Brother its pronounced "tal-un", like an eagle's talon. Still an excellent video full of good info on a gun that I will be purchasing after the first of he year. Thank you for sharing, keep up the good work.

great videos man. really helped me install my stock. but can you tell me where can i get the fore hand grip set up?

Nice rig! Since you have 3 rails, are you going to add a scope and laser?

Is it required to replace the action slide in order to add the hand guard with the 3 rails? And if not was there a specific reason that you did so? I have a maverick of my own and plan on doing similar mods so any input is very helpful, thanks.

i have the same mav 88 i was wondering about shooting slugs through it do you use the same barrel that came with it for the slugs or do you have a slug barrel. if using the original barrel what type of slugs do you shoot. cause i bought some the other day called sabot slugs and when i got home i saw on the box that it said for use in rifle barrels only so i didnt want to shoot those and possibly mess up my barrel

Where you get your upgrades?

That sucks about the heat shield - im not a huge fan of heat shields but with the quick acquisitions sites looked awesome. I wonder if the 500 slide affected the heat shield installation. But overall too much work.

Great video keep it up!

Good vid thanx for the info😀

Very nice series of videos on the Mav 88 tac mods. So after all the new parts and time, was it worth it to mod the 88, or would you go with a factory modded Mossy if you had to do it over?

nice video

Hey there buddy i have a question.i just got my 88 and put a pistol grip on it.my question is do u halft to keep pushing that switch down to load another round after u fire each shot? Or do u only push it to load the first round? Because with the pistol grip i cant reach for the button at all.thank u buddy love the video

hey man, do you have to replace the action tube assembly to put the 3 rail handguard and vertical pistol grip?

did yor maverick 88 come with a vent rail on top of barrel ... if so, what did you do with it? thanks .... enjoyed the video

Is there a way to add a sling to the standard M88?

quick question - in order to change to the 3-rail hand guard, do you HAVE to change the action slide/tube end nut, or is that an optional mod?

Mine says Maverick Arms Inc. is maverick arms different than Mossberg? Did Mossberg still make it?

ya should have gotten a knoxx spec ops stock.

I have an old maverick88 that doesn't even say Mossberg on it and has the single slide rail. Was it still made by Mossberg and is it a good gun? No males so far of any kind.

could you please provide the prices of all these attachments? amazon has took off anything to do with guns from their sites now

I installed the ATI talon, but now I can reach the pump release/forend release button? Any ideas? Other than ordering a left-hand trigger assembly?

will an ammo sleeve fit on that stock? Doesn't look like it to me.. That vertical grip is hideous.. I have a Maverick 88. Bought 2 days ago. Only thing I added was an ammo sleeve to the stock. 5 bucks. I keep 2 slugs and 3 buckshot in my ammo sleeve.

Do chickens have taylons?

I think its talon like birds talon, instead of tay-lon

How much was the stock

Cheech. Just recently posted my "fix" video. If you haven't seen it already you should check it out.

I like my model 88, but the safety isn't southpaw friendly.

If you haven't bought one yet you need an AR15... Everyone in America has one. It's kinda scary when you think about it. They're so accurate...

Can I have these accessories in California?

Do those accessories fit the 20 gauge as well?

Dude. That heat shield looks like its on backwards!

“Tay-lon” 🦅

Price.

20 inch barrel?

Were cani get the 20" barrel like that one? I want the flush look.

where the hell can I get those accesories in Chile??????? Shit stores we have

where can u get these attachments

Duh imma git all them!

knoxx spec ops stock gen 1 or gen 2 would have been much better then this stock. the stock mossberg 500/590 heat sheild would have been much better.

great video.. but you get stuck on certain words.. other than that.. great video

It's pronounced Tal-in, not Tay-lon :)

Sounds like the original factory configuration is cheaper, better, more reliable

You sound like Forrest Gump lol

took 1:17 until you stuck your finger on the trigger and after that you say "let's make sure it is not loaded" LOL but it was a great video otherwise, thanks

Why is every Quick "How to Video" so long ?

All uneccesary. Shotguns are made to be shot from the shoulder position. This is a decent, affordable, economy shotgun as-is.. Save your $$$ to buy a better Over and Under and/or used Remi gton 1100 Semi Auto if you hunt. All this crap is like putting donk wheels on a mini van.