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Trying to chose first shotgun

Asked 03/21/2018 10:52 AM CT
by Stuart J in Long Gun

New England 20 Ga w/26" Black Barrel/Modified Choke Tube & W
Which would be better first (and probably only) shotgun this H&R (which I believe is a clearance model now) or this Maverick 88? https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/43865 Its not for a kid, I'm over 50 but new to guns. I don't hunt, I would just like a shotgun for fun and possible home defense, Dont want to spend a lot.

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03/21/2018 10:30 PM CT
by randy i - Lifetime Points: 25718

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

03/21/2018 10:28 PM CT
by randy i - Lifetime Points: 25718

Please select a best answer and please note the 1st answers given are at the bottom of the thread you can select more than one answer To select more than on answer you have to open the question in multiple windows before selecting a answer the select a different answer on each open window/tab Thanks

03/21/2018 09:50 PM CT
by Theodore Y - Lifetime Points: 0

Oops...I agree with Steve P.

03/21/2018 09:49 PM CT
by Theodore Y - Lifetime Points: 0

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.

03/21/2018 08:05 PM CT
by Steve P - Lifetime Points: 7541

Please click the green box stating it as the best answer. We are
rated on our answers and are just volunteers, not Buds
employees. You can choose more then one Thank you!

03/21/2018 08:05 PM CT
by Steve P - Lifetime Points: 7541

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

03/21/2018 11:45 AM CT
by Joel O - Lifetime Points: 9

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.

03/21/2018 11:18 AM CT
by randy i - Lifetime Points: 25718

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

James G · Accepted Answer · 2018-03-21T12:08:15-05:00

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 : 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" : budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/97946

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