Questions & Answers

• Q: If I were to swap the barrel out to 18.5 or 20 would it still be NYS legal? Thanks

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  • Asked 01/29/2025 23:59 by Cristian G

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  Hi and welcome. Yes Sir. As long as the barrel is 18 inches or longer, it is still NYS legal. Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!

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• Q: Is this california legal? I know detachable mags are illegal but im not sure about this specific model.

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  • Asked 09/05/2024 01:08 by Marquise w

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  Hi Marquise and welcome. Yes Sir. Pump Action Shotguns are not restricted as Semi-Auto models. Details under Shotguns/Permitted here: https://www.budsgunshop.com/feeds/state_reg/california_restrictions.pdf ------- Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!

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• Q: One person asked about a shorter replacement barrels, and got two incorrect answers. They were both for 12 gauge, not 20.
  My quesion is: are there replacement barrels for this in 20 gauge? and what are they?

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  • Asked 02/01/2024 16:10 by Nathan L

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  Hi Nathan and welcome. Just use the Mossberg Barrel filter here to find the 20ga barrel : https://www.mossberg.com/parts/type/barrels.html?gauge=20+Gauge&model=Maverick+88 -- Cheers and stay safe!

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• Q: is this forearm nutted in front like a regular mossberg or is it pinned in rear of forearm heard of problems with pinned ones

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  • Asked 10/15/2023 15:40 by ANTHONY E

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  Yes, it utilizes an Action nut and is not pinned.
  I bought this model a few years back and have had no issues with it. Changed it up by replacing the 26" ribbed barrel with an OEM 18.5" security barrel, heat shield, ATI Talon adjustable stock, piccatinny sidesaddle rail mount for red dot and a red anodized aluminum follower. A lot of aftermarket support for the Mossberg models!

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• Q: is this the maverick 88 ?

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  • Asked 05/05/2020 14:59 by Chris R

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  Chris, yes Sir. This is the Mossberg Maverick 88 - All Purpose Pump Action Shotgun - 20 Gauge - 26" Barrel - 3" Chamber - 5 Rounds - Bead Sight - Synthetic Forend/Stock Matte Black.
• Q: can I purchase a rifled choke tube for this shotgun ?

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  • Asked 11/16/2019 15:24 by JACK W

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  Jack, You can, but with this barrel your gonna get same accuracy from this smooth bore or rifled choke. Just use a good rifled slug like a Federal Tru-Ball.

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• Q: Can it take 3 inch shells

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  • Asked 05/05/2019 15:02 by Benjamin L

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  Benjamin, yes Sir. This shotgun has a 3" Chamber and (accepts 2-3/4" and 3" shells).

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• Q: is this a full size shotgun ?

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  • Asked 04/27/2019 18:34 by john m

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  Hi John, Yes it is full size andThe Length of Pull is 14.25".

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• Q: How many shells does it hold including chamber?

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  • Asked 03/05/2019 03:22 by Chris M

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  5+1 for a total of six rounds.

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• Q: Could you replace this barrel with something shorter like 20" or 18.5"? Is there something on the site to purchase to do it? What's the shell capacity?

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  • Asked 08/08/2018 16:04 by Michael D

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  Yes Michael the barrel is replaceable : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/46349/Mossberg+500XBL+12g+18+CB+BEAD -- Capacity is 6 Rounds (5 in the magazine tube with 1 in the chamber).

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