Mossberg Maverick 88 (best budget shotgun)

Elliott Delp, an experienced firearms instructor, highlights the Mossberg Maverick 88 as a top-tier shotgun option under $500. He emphasizes its reliability, affordability, and compatibility with the Mossberg 500 series, making it a practical choice for various applications.

This review assesses the budget-friendly Tokarev TBP 12 bullpup shotgun, imported by SDS Imports, priced under $250. The host, an experienced reviewer, details its physical specifications, controls, and initial performance. Despite a broken magazine detent and a single feeding malfunction during testing, the shotgun is deemed a 'pass' for its price point, with plans for a follow-up review.

The Maverick 88 is presented as a highly reliable and durable budget shotgun suitable for home defense. Despite its low price, it performs well in live-fire tests and offers a proven pump-action platform. Key differences from the Mossberg 500 include finish, magazine tube, and safety location.

The Maverick 88 is a budget-friendly, pump-action shotgun from Mossberg, produced in Eagle Pass, Texas, with some parts from Mexico. It features a cross-bolt safety and an aluminum alloy receiver, differentiating it from the Mossberg 500's tang safety and steel receiver. Despite its lower cost, it offers reliable performance for home defense and general shooting, handling slugs effectively.

Elliott Delp, an experienced firearms instructor, presents his top 5 firearms available for under $500. The selection includes handguns like the Ruger RXM and Sig P365, a versatile Radical Firearms AR-15, a reliable Maverick 88 shotgun, and the classic Ruger 10/22 rimfire rifle, all suitable for various applications from concealed carry to recreational shooting.

This review of the Mossberg 500 Combo Field/Deer shotgun highlights its versatility with two included barrels: a 24-inch rifled barrel for slugs and a 28-inch smoothbore barrel for bird hunting. The combo package offers a cost-effective, all-in-one solution for scattergun hunters, featuring the classic 500 pump action known for its reliability. The rifled barrel is optic-ready, while the smoothbore accepts choke tubes for various hunting scenarios.

A 16-inch barrel rifle is presented as a practical, worry-free standard for most shooters, offering a balance of performance and legal compliance. While shorter barrels like 10.5 inches are viable for specific close-quarters scenarios, the 16-inch offers superior muzzle velocity and ballistics for longer distances. The video highlights tactical configurations and gear suitable for this common rifle length.

This video explores the psychological impact of firearm sounds in a home defense scenario. It compares the intimidating sound of a pump-action shotgun to the charging handle sound of an AR-15, suggesting both can deter intruders. The iconic nature of the shotgun pump sound is highlighted as particularly effective.

This content explores the psychological deterrent effect of pump-action shotguns in home defense scenarios. The primary argument is that the distinct sound of racking a pump-action shotgun can effectively scare away intruders without the need for firing. The video highlights a customized Mossberg shotgun with tactical accessories as a visual example.

This review examines Aero Precision's AR15, focusing on its 'slick side' upper receiver which omits the forward assist. While this design choice saves weight, the speakers humorously question Aero Precision's confidence in avoiding bolt-to-battery issues. The video features Elliott Delp at an outdoor range, highlighting the rifle's aesthetics and discussing its place in the AR-15 market.