The Mossberg Maverick 88 Security Shotgun

Introduction to the Maverick 88 Security

The video focuses on the Mossberg Maverick 88 Security shotgun, specifically model 31046. It is presented as a pump-action 12 gauge option from a well-known manufacturer. The host explains that the goal is to go through the technical specifications and then verify several details listed on the manufacturer’s website, including weight, trigger pull, overall length, and height. The shotgun is introduced as a straightforward security-oriented configuration, and the discussion is framed around practical characteristics rather than accessories or upgrades.

Core specifications and simple feature set

The Maverick 88 Security is described as a 12 gauge shotgun with a blued finish and a 3-inch chamber. It uses a 20-inch barrel with a cylinder bore choke and has a 7+1 magazine capacity, offering notable capacity for its general price range. Overall length is listed at 41 inches, and the weight at 6.5 pounds. The shotgun uses a black synthetic stock and a matching synthetic fore-end that is noted as grippy and comfortable. A simple front bead sight, described as a small gold bead, provides the aiming reference. The host emphasizes that the design is intentionally basic, with no extra features, intended to perform its role without added complexity or cost.

Controls, action, and metal components

The fore-end is shown cycling smoothly right out of the box, with the action described as easy and satisfying to operate. The receiver top has shallow engravings that help the shooter align the eye with the front bead, functioning as a basic visual guide rather than a true rear sight. The safety is located where it can be easily seen, with red indicating fire and black indicating safe. The trigger, ejection port area, barrel, magazine tube, and the internal action components are all metal, which is highlighted as important for durability and reliability. Behind the trigger guard is the action release, a small control that allows the fore-end to be cycled. It protrudes only slightly when in use and then sits nearly flush, reducing the chance of snagging on gear or a sling.

Trigger feel and measured pull weight

The trigger is described as having a small amount of initial movement followed by a clear, defined wall before the break. Subjectively, it feels like a 4–5 pound pull at first. The host then uses a trigger gauge to obtain objective measurements. Multiple pulls produce varying readings, including values around 2 pounds, 3.14 pounds, 4.8 pounds, and then more consistent results in the 2–3 pound range. After several tests, the trigger pull is characterized as landing roughly between 2 and 3 pounds, with many readings around 2.5–3.2 pounds. The overall impression is that the trigger is relatively light for this type of shotgun, with a distinct wall and a clean break that aligns with expectations for a Mossberg pump-action design.

Stock design, grip texture, and recoil pad

The stock is a synthetic polymer unit with an aggressively textured grip area where the shooting hand holds the shotgun. This texture is noted as very secure, intended to prevent slipping even when the user is sweating, and allows a firm clamp on the stock. At the rear, the buttstock includes a sling swivel mount, and there is a matching sling attachment point at the front, enabling a two-point sling setup. The butt pad is described as large and notably soft. The pad on this newer version has small triangular sections that appear to make it more compressible than earlier designs. The host expects this squishy pad to absorb 12 gauge recoil effectively, improving comfort during firing.

Verifying length, height, and overall weight

The host measures the shotgun to compare real-world dimensions with the manufacturer’s listed specifications. While the website states an overall length of 41 inches, the measurement taken in the video comes out to about 40.5 inches, making it slightly shorter than advertised. The height is measured at roughly 5.5 to almost 6 inches, which is considered close to the published figures. The trigger area height is about 3.5 inches, with other portions around 2.5 to 3 inches, reinforcing that the shotgun is not particularly large. For weight, the manufacturer lists 6.5 pounds, but a scale reading in the video shows approximately 5.97 pounds. The host suggests this difference might be due to the listed weight possibly reflecting a loaded configuration, while the measured weight is unloaded.

Closing thoughts and user feedback request

The Maverick 88 Security is summarized as a relatively light, compact 12 gauge pump shotgun with a simple feature set, metal critical components, a light and defined trigger, and a soft recoil pad. The host notes that the actual measurements for length and weight come in slightly under the manufacturer’s listed numbers, which may give users a bit more than they expect in terms of handling and portability. Viewers who have experience with Mossberg pump actions, and particularly the Maverick 88 Security line, are invited to leave reviews and comments. The video closes with an emphasis on safety and an intention to test how well the recoil pad mitigates 12 gauge recoil in use.