I recently became the owner of a 12 gauge Maverick 88 with 20 inch barrel for home defense. Knowing ahead of time the LOP for me was a bit too long with the original stock, I am going to replace it with an after market stock. There are two I am considering. The Magpul SGA stock with adjustable but plates, and the ATI Telescopic stock w/pistol grip. We've had a couple ATI stocks for our AR style guns and they always seemed well made and reasonably priced. I've never seen a Magpul SGA stock first hand and can't find one in our local gun shop to try it first hand. Both seem to have their advantages, but the ATI is cheaper in price, and this gun is primarily just for home defense and won't be shot all that often. So, I was hoping there would be a few folks here in the forums who have used both and could share their experiences with me regarding the two stocks, good and bad.
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Mossberg Maverick 88 stock replacement choice.
- Thread starter keithdog
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it might have made more sense to buy the right gun for you than it is to buy add-ons/replacement parts that cost as much as the cheaper gun itself. as mentioned above the 88 was designed for the smaller statured people, so if you need some modifications really think twice before you spend anymore money.
Bill DeShivs
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Sawing off the existing stock is not rocket science.
And it costs nothing.
And it costs nothing.
Any synthetic stock will significantly increase the felt recoil. So will that ATI thingy.
Like Bill says, assuming it's wood, cutting the stock to fit you is not rocket science. Needs a mitre box or saw and a roll of masking tape to do it right. Helps if you have a bench mounted belt sander too.
However, an M88 is identical to an M500. Any part made for a 500 will fit an 88.
"...never seen a Magpul SGA stock first hand..." At $109.95, I'm not surprised. That'd be a pricey thing for any shop to have sitting on their shelf.
Like Bill says, assuming it's wood, cutting the stock to fit you is not rocket science. Needs a mitre box or saw and a roll of masking tape to do it right. Helps if you have a bench mounted belt sander too.
However, an M88 is identical to an M500. Any part made for a 500 will fit an 88.
"...never seen a Magpul SGA stock first hand..." At $109.95, I'm not surprised. That'd be a pricey thing for any shop to have sitting on their shelf.
Blindstitch
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Why not hit up Numrich and pick up a used wood stock and cut it to fit. Or the Hogue with the 12 inch length of pull. https://www.hogueinc.com/mossberg-500-12-gauge-overmolded-shotgun-stock-kit-with-forend-12-l-o-p
FITASC, I'm barely 5'6" tall with short arms. All I had to do was hold one before I got one and I could easily tell.
JERRYS, IT'S A 200.00 GUN. I'm on a fairly tight budget. All I need is a different stock, nothing more. Not a big investment by any means.
Bill, you ever look at one of these guns? It comes with a hollow synthetic stock.
T. O'Heir. it comes with a synthetic stock already. Not wood.
JERRYS, IT'S A 200.00 GUN. I'm on a fairly tight budget. All I need is a different stock, nothing more. Not a big investment by any means.
Bill, you ever look at one of these guns? It comes with a hollow synthetic stock.
T. O'Heir. it comes with a synthetic stock already. Not wood.
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https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/Mossberg-Maverick-88-Security-Pump-Action-Shotgun Here is the gun I bought though I didn't pay nearly this much for it.
Bill DeShivs
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What would prevent you cutting off a synthetic stock?
I will admit up front that I haven't used either of those exact stocks, but...
...I've got a Magpul stock on a rifle with the exact same spacer and comb setup.
...And, like you, I have used ATI telescoping stocks on rifles.
...As I type this, I have two rifles wearing Magpul stocks in the gun safe, and two ATI rifle stocks collecting dust in the basement.
Based on my experiences, I'd opt for the Magpul stock on a shotgun. It feels more solid to me, and I prefer its grip angle over any vertical pistol grip I've tried. The Magpul stock is probably the heavier of the two stocks (listed at 1.5#) and most likely heavier than the hollow factory stock. That might ease the recoil a little.
If you do choose the Magpul, this might be cheaper than some other places.
https://www.primaryarms.com/magpul-sga-stock-mossberg-500-590-590a1-black?custcol_pco=Orphan
...I've got a Magpul stock on a rifle with the exact same spacer and comb setup.
...And, like you, I have used ATI telescoping stocks on rifles.
...As I type this, I have two rifles wearing Magpul stocks in the gun safe, and two ATI rifle stocks collecting dust in the basement.
Based on my experiences, I'd opt for the Magpul stock on a shotgun. It feels more solid to me, and I prefer its grip angle over any vertical pistol grip I've tried. The Magpul stock is probably the heavier of the two stocks (listed at 1.5#) and most likely heavier than the hollow factory stock. That might ease the recoil a little.
If you do choose the Magpul, this might be cheaper than some other places.
https://www.primaryarms.com/magpul-sga-stock-mossberg-500-590-590a1-black?custcol_pco=Orphan
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Bill DeShivs
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You can epoxy wood blocks in the hollow synthetic stock to install a recoil pad.
Blindstitch
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$16.50 get the saw out. https://www.gunpartscorp.com/products/554770A
wild cat mccane
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At 14", I would say the LOP of all Mossbergs does NOT fit most people.
13" has never offended anyone.
I think the Mossberg Bantam (12ga) LOP is perfect.
13" has never offended anyone.
I think the Mossberg Bantam (12ga) LOP is perfect.
Bill DeShivs
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If you buy the wood stock, you can paint it black, so it will look all tactical and stuff.
Omaha-BeenGlockin
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Did you get the black or tan version?
If you look at the Mossberg specs---the black version is slightly shorter than the tan one.
If you bought the tan one--maybe the black stock would work better for you.
If you look at the Mossberg specs---the black version is slightly shorter than the tan one.
If you bought the tan one--maybe the black stock would work better for you.