New Hawk 982 or a Maverick 88?

[bgelectrician]

These are both the cheaper versions from the originals so what would be the best HD Shotty that I can add cool stuff to? I have the option of getting a new Maverick 88 for $249.00, a Hawk 982 for $199.00 or a used Remington 870 for $200.00, Best choice?

[89 Vision]

I don't have a 932, but I do have a Maverick 88. It's very reliable, but I have a tendency to short stroke it when trying to fire it fast. It's my throw around shotgun so I put all kinds of useless things on it. I.E. pistol grip, heat sheild, side saddle. These items do nothing to add to the effectiveness of the shotgun. But they do make it look cool. I have other shotguns that I don't mess with, but my Maverick is the one I will put any tacky item on. Sounds like you want one for similar reasons. Oh and as far as home defense, my Maverick has been very reliable. If it was my only shotgun, I would not hesitate to use it in a HD scenario.

[welchy]

982 is a great gun. I love mine.

[jonni]

These are both the step down from the originals so what would be the best HD Shotty that I can add cool stuff to?

i dont think my hawk 982 is a step down from an 870

comparing it to an express 870, the hawk 982 is $100 cheaper, has a better finish, grs, trigger metal guard, it doesnt have problem extracting spent shells, and it has a properly shaped extractor

[DaveFJ80]

I had the Mav 88. I really regret selling it since it was an awesome shotgun. It was no less reliable than any Mossberg, and I especially liked the position of the safety on the Mav 88 when using a pistol grip. As I posted in the past a few times, no difference in parts when torn down completely with a Mossberg 500 Combo shotgun.

No experience with the Hawk 982.

[ilikeguns]

Both are cheap and seem to have great reviews. I think it comes down to the sights (ghost ring vs bead) and location of the safety. IMO get whatever is cheapest.

[C.W.M.V.]

Maverick is no step down, its a great gun.
But since I already have a 500, id say get the 982 so you have the aftermarket support of the 870

[nick]

Hawk 982. I wouldn't call it a step down from 870 though. I have both, the the fit and finish on the Hawk isn't worse, while the sights are way better. It has a metal trigger guard, too, as opposed to the plastic one on the 870.

[j.primo]

I've seen hawk 982's but never a 932 Where can you buy one of those that at?

[eric.c]

i got a maverick 88 about 2 months ago. fed it all types of ammo and lots of it. no problems at all. only thing i havent tried is the winchester universal shells cuz i hear they suck. other than that its an awesome gun. cant go wrong.

[bgelectrician]

BTT

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[NationsMostWanted]

the Maverick is under 250 bucks im seeing online? why so cheap?

[j.primo]

I want a maverick security 8 shot.. No locals dealers in the bay carry them. I see them online. Price of gun, plus shipping, then dros!

[NationsMostWanted]

I want a maverick security 8 shot.. No locals dealers in the bay carry them. I see them online. Price of gun, plus shipping, then dros!

isnt those the ones they sell in sporting goods stores for like under 300 bucks? thought everyone carries them?

[j.primo]

Not in my area... There might be one in gilroy, 30ish minutes away, but it will probably be an 18.5 barrel. The big 5's have mossbergs, no mavericks tho..