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Of the two I recommend the maverick 88 which is a Budget Mossberg 500. the Mossberg/maverick reliability and the availability of aftermarket accessories tip the scale for me. Also I know that if I have a issue I can get parts for the Maverick/Mossberg

I would also say the Maverick 88. Great gun i actually just picked one up. Buds just dropped the price on one i have been watching.

Hi Stuart, I agree with Randy and Joel on the Maverick. However, If you don't hunt and want a fun/defense shotgun, I would recommend something with much better handling and shorter barrel. The majority of "Defense" Shotguns have 18.5 to 20" barrels. I would recommend : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/2084_2108/products_id/97945/Stevens+320SEC+20GA+18.5+PG+BEAD or even better this with "Ghost ring Sights" : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/97946

Hi Stuart, Of the two I recommend the maverick 88 which is a Budget Mossberg 500. the Mossberg/maverick reliability and the availability of aftermarket accessories tip the scale for me. Also I know that if I have a issue I can get parts for the Maverick/Mossberg

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I agree with Randy P. on the Mossberg 500. Very simple to operate for a first time shotgun owner. I used this model in the military and really liked it. It's a real workhorse.

Oops...I agree with Steve P.

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Of the two I recommend the maverick 88 which is a Budget Mossberg 500. the Mossberg/maverick reliability and the availability of aftermarket accessories tip the scale for me. Also I know that if I have a issue I can get parts for the Maverick/Mossberg