If you’re looking to pick up a shotgun for self-defense and general purposes, the Mossberg 500 and the less-expensive Mossberg Maverick 88 are tough to beat for the price and reliability. I don’t own one myself at this point, but know several people who own both and have used them reliably for years.
Over the weekend, I went to my local Wal-Mart and was pleased to see that both shotguns were available and in stock. The prices were outstanding. The Mossberg 500 was being sold for $217 and the Maverick 88 for $170 I believe. What a great entry price for a first shotgun for people like myself.
I don’t think there is a better price anywhere, at least from what I’ve seen. Some websites have good prices, but you’re still paying for shipping. Wal-Mart’s prices will be tough to beat.
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Great recommendations here!
I’m not big into shotguns, however, everyone knows about the Mossberg 500′s proven track record. The Maverick 88 is very similar, and in many cases, interchanges accessories with the 500. One thing I did find was an 8 shot “security” version of the Maverick 88. Price listed was $220 over the net. In my opinion, that would be a top notch castle protection tool. For self defense of your person and your home a Maverick 88 in the 8 shot security version and a Taurus PT111 (an accurate and fairly inexpensive [$300] 9mm compact handgun) and you’re pretty well set.