From someone who uses firearms for his duty purposes and is constantly modding, buying and selling firearms, I can definitely throw in a tip. When utilizing a shell holder for a shotgun, generally speaking you never want to put the shells in from the bottom side in the holder, if you dictate battles in your head, the recoil of a shotgun and potentially throwing the shotgun around in a situation of home clearing or having to jump for cover or the such, can all make the shells fall out of the shell holder, regardless of how tight they are within it, I used the monstrum shell holder on a Mossberg 500 and demonstrated such failure. By putting the shells in from the top it not only secures the shells, but it already puts your thumb and pointer finger in the ready to load position instead of having to stick your thumb into the top and push the shell down and then grab to load. It saves literal seconds. Keeping it unloaded like you said can be essentially safe for children obviously, but I won’t unload my firearms. Someone can kick a door in first time kick and only give you like 10 seconds to realize and react. Id rather have the shotgun put under my pillow, on safe, and only loaded in the tube than to have it unloaded and sitting somewhere useless. Always treat firearms like they’re loaded and practice it. If someone “forgets” a gun could be loaded, thats someone who lacks practice.

Usually I criticize these builds. You are an exception. Well done!

That thing is beautiful. I’m gonna build the exact same plus a light.

That's a pretty bad-ass setup you've got there. Time for me to change the furniture on my 88. Thanks!

I just got a maverick 88 18.5" I'm going to copy your look, sorry but it looks awesome. That all black is sweet. Thanks4video.

One hell of an 88 you got there bud. 🔥

Loved what you did! Looks amazing and I appreciate what you said about being super safe.

Thanks for the info and links. Bought my 88 and upgraded it also have a light attached all together. Under 600 bucks for everything it’s a mean set up can’t wait to hit the range!

I was ready to to start calling you Mr. tacticool but quickly changed my mind as its a good functional build great job!

Bad ass upgrades on a bad ass budget friendly shotgun my friend! Appreciate the video as I just picked one up myself for the holidays.

I'VE BEEN THINKING BOUT GETTING THE 88, TY FOR UR TIME, VERY HELPFUL !!!

I got all of that stuff on my list except for that forend.

I can afford a 590 but I ordered a Maverick 88 security. More money for shells, targets, cleaning supplies, etc. 😊

Nicely done. I've been thinking about getting a 88 as a project shotgun. I know it's a matter of personal preference, but I would paint the receiver and barrel with a matte finish to enhance the badass look of it. Thanks for sharing.

I’m looking to build my 88 and when I was looking at those stocks at first I said I didn’t like it, but upon further inspection I freaking dig it. I initially wanted to go with the whole adjustable stock and pistol grip but now I will definitely be going with that one

I dont mind the pistol grip on mine. Coming out of the Navy I used the 590 upgraded with a pistol grip all the time. It made it easier for breaching and hip fire. Didnt have to aim as much

Sick build, I'm looking to mod mine as well. Thank you for the ideas.

I agree with the gentleman below....reverse the shells in the holder. I love your setup though. Very well done.

Did I just hear you say, your m&p 15 sport assault rifle? If I were you I would remove this video from the interwebs forever! Just a thought. Your m&p 15 sport semi-automatic rifle is definitely, positively, absolutely not an assault rifle.!

That is a bad ass shotgun and I am now sold on the Maverick 88 plus the upgrades!

Assault Riffle? Semi auto short burst 3or4shots full auto single action bolt muzzle load lever action etc. Assault is an action performed

Shotguns are generally not drop safe, so its a good idea to not keep one in the chamber, having the chamber loaded up isnt a problem though as you should treat it as if its loaded anyways.

0:58 Stop calling it an 'AR Assault Rifle'. It's an AR Armalite Rifle. You're using the language of 2A opponents and fueling the problem. Great video otherwise, appreciate your insight on pistol grips installed on shotguns.

I like the modifications man good job, but just personal preference, you should probably edit out the great big bear yawn....? 🐻

Just picked up an 88 today. Exactly what I was looking for and this video detailed exactly what I'd want to do with it. Thanks! Keep doing your thing Bro!

Hahaha the intro😂 already like it 👍🏻

Looking to buy an 88. It’ll actually be my first shotgun. So far heard 95% good reviews and I’m sold. Once purchased I will be upgrading. Hopefully it’s tomorrow.

Magpul bump and stock are badass I love the look

“Gears of war does it” killed me lol.

I just picked up the Mossberg 590 with a factory installed heat shield for $425 also purchased the Hogue rubber over molded forend and butt stock. You can't go wrong with a Mossberg. 👍

I feel you with the pistol grip. I had to get a laser and get good at hip fire. I loaded a 2 inch slug, aimed like i had a stock and got slapped pretty good in the face. I like the pistol grip and defense barrel for maneuvering but when i ran live fire drills, my accuracy sucked. Takes a lot of practice

1:01 why did you say you bought an assault rifle?

I'm looking to give the ole Mav some upgrades... glad I stumbled upon your video. Thanks for the info and breakdown on your rig, I dig it and plan to do something similar. Keep up the good work.

Thats how i want mines to be

Ahhh. I was wondering how you got that magpul foregrip on there when i saw the thumbnail photo and saw this was a 88. Brilliant. Looks great! 👌

Awesome Vid! Thank you for posting all of the links to the accessories!

Nice setup it looks pretty darn mean! Thanks!

Really enjoyed this video man… awesome style, awesome protocol.

Nice upgrades, I too had a pistol grip on my 88, now I have a collapsible stock. Mounted a light today.

Whoa! Subscribed! I like this guy bro! Happy I found this channel!

Dude, great video. I appreciate all of the insight.

A few things for you. Nice upgrades to your shotgun! They look great. Stop putting yourself down! Everyone is better and smarter than they give themselves credit for. Learn to speak edifying words to yourself and about yourself. Reduce your cussing and you will get more subscribers.

Good vid. Thanks m8. Lots to think about. Saved my wrist and cash on that pistol grip advice.

When i first looked at this guy i was like oh another youtube pro lol, although i found this very helpful. I bought a hogue grip, tacstar side saddle and a hogue forend for the M500 but it didnt work. Thanks man

Your safety concerns are valid, but overcome with more training. Otherwise, still do what you do. I like the set-up. You're also corract a 500 action tube is required for the use of a magpul forend. I use the Ergo stock adapter with just a a2 grip and regular m4 stock. Just looks hard and very simple, I love it. It lives in a trunk and smashes tiny mammals for fun. I love how you roast people 😂. Keep it up Bro 👍🏻

great video bro love your shotgun setup thank you for helping me decide on how to set my maverik 88

I love my security model. Holds about 9 2 3/4 shells.

The yawning at 8:35 really made the whole video for me! Hahaaa

You seem like a vey cool person! And thank you for the video!

Sick Maverick I got one for $169 a few years back.

Sweet 88 I want to get mine just like this one!

Great video and love how you tricked out your 88! Looks too cool! I just got a HD 88 myself and wish I could trick it out like yours but I’d screw it up trying lol

nice maverick 88 looks badass

Good ideas.

I've used pistol grip stocks for a while, do not treat it like a pistol, treat it like a rifle, let your shoulder, like a rifle, absorb the most of the recoil.

What action tube did you use? Maverick looks great! Thanks

Thanks for the info. I have a stock Maverick needs work.

Wow with all those upgrades, think you convinced me to just purchase the Mossberg 590 A1 with Magpul Furniture Already installed. It has the Thick Barrel so no need for a Heat Shield. No having to Mod the Furniture as you put it. Another strong selling point is the Cerakote Finish applied... I have heard that people adding Heat Shields to the Maverick 88 need to rethink this option. The reason for which is that it hastens the build-up of Rust due to moisture build up underneath the Heat Shield. That said, cool video and thanks for the walk thru.

Nice work man, looks good

Love the build

Oh and nice video btw thanks for the share

Good video, can't be wrong if you like it. What you added on is practical and I took notes and got heat guard from this build, good price. I don't like the sidesaddle I rather have the ammo sling just my personal opinion, but everything else is reasonable. Keep it up.

sick build man!

Esta preciosa!! Asi quiero la mia!! Gracias por el video! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

Nice 👍🏾

Solid build. Nothing crazy and overdone. 👌🏻

Nice job on the mods and video

Thanks for showing off your loot drops

Perfect compromise iscthe uti top folding pistol grip stock, is absolutely perfect for 88

Most guns usually come out the box totally usable...

Did the exact same build but with a flashlight and a reflex sight, I don’t recommend the slide street tactical heat shield with the magpul MOE fore end, I filed down both sides of the heat shield all the way down to the first row of holes , the shield ended up fitting but there is still too much material left on the shield that is still in the way of the action slide. Just use the Mossberg 500 heat shield and crimp it on to your barrel.

Beautiful

I dig the hat man

Only thing I don't have loaded in my house is the shotgun I never chamber carry in my guns but I do stay loaded I have kids the respect guns but a shot gun is so easy to rack stay safe

Very good video!!

Nice!!!! 😍 I gotta get me some magpul handstops. Love the video. 💯

Very nice build

That thing is bad ass

Looks badass!

Very nice upgrades! Question: How much did you have to file the Magpul grip down? ( Tedious like alot or a little)?

Nice build bro 👍

Looks badass bro!

Nice rig but I prefer a light, straight boomstick, I put a tube rail and a mini baldr on mine DONE!

Sir take our tips, they are extremely helpful. Switch the way you carry rounds

Great video

A fine piece right there

Respect

Best 88 I’ve ever seen very nice gun

I know dude's gotta get views, i have tried magpul on M88, truth be told she looks as pretty with stock stuff. Add a flashlight for sure

Ive heard the Hogue pistol grip is a lot better

I keep everything I own loaded with one in the pipe

I understand not keeping one In the chamber bc it’s a shotgun and there is no drop safety. However should at least keep it cruiser ready if it is for home defense.

The Magpul forearm says it’s not compatible with the Maverick 88 (on their website). But you got it to work?

I like the magpul grip upgrade and the stock but heat shield is not necessary

Love it bro

Damn it looks amazing

Love that stock... wish I knew where to buy it

so can you buy any action tube to replace fore-end? I have the maverick 88 security with 20" barrel. can i buy just any 7"3/4 action tube and add any new fore-end?

The AR-15 is not an assault rifle

Looks awesome man!