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It requires much more pressure to switch from safe to fire and back. I was a little disappointed with the feel (not location) of the cross-bolt safety. The Mossberg Maverick 88 Security 8-Shot Shotgun is a great value for those wanting to have an inexpensive home defense gun.

Warranty: Maverick One (1) Year Limited Warranty, Model 500 Ten (10) Year Limited Warranty.

All Model 500 parts are fabricated in the USA.

Manufacture & Assembly: Based on everything I have read on the Internet, the Maverick has some parts that are fabricated in Mexico and assembly takes place in Texas.

Replacement Model 500 forearms will not fit on the Maverick.

Stock Forearm: The forearm on the Maverick has the action bars riveted or integrally molded to the synthetic forearm.

Upper Receiver: Maverick is not drilled and tapped for a scope mount, Model 500 comes drilled and tapped.

The Model 500 comes with swivel studs on both the buttstock and the take down screw.

Swivel Studs: Maverick has an integrally molded sling mount on the buttstock and no forward swivel stud.Location of the Safety: Maverick has a cross-bolt safety on the trigger guard and the Model 500 has a top tang safety.Suggested Retail Price (MSRP): Maverick $233, Model 500 $406.From what I have found from these posts and the owner's manuals, the differences between the Maverick 88 and the Model 500 are as follows. I have read many posts trying to identify the differences between the Maverick 88 and the Model 500. Also, you can click on any photo and it will bring up a higher resolution photo. FYI, all the photos were taken after going on a Shoot-A-Rama with the guys from work so it is not in a true "out of the box" condition. There are other significant differences between the Maverick and the Model 500 and I will point them out later in the review. After looking over the Maverick and comparing it to the Model 500, I decided on the Maverick because it will probably spend more time in the back of a closet than out impressing friends. Other than price, the big difference between the two was that I would need to purchase an aftermarket pistol grip for the Maverick. The similar Model 500 Cruisers started at $320. While there, I noticed the Mossberg Maverick 88 Security 8-Shot Shotgun for $200. My first thought of a gun to fit these criteria was a Mossberg Model 500 Cruiser so I headed off to the gun store to check it out. Some of the criteria I wanted to meet with a home defense shotgun was high capacity, short barrel, pistol grip capable, and inexpensive. At the moment I own several hunting shotguns but due to the low shot capacity (3 because I keep the plugs in) and longer barrels (28" minimum), I have never felt they were the right guns to use for home security. Mossberg Review, Maverick Review, 88 Review, Security Review, 8-Shot Review, Shotgun Reviewįor years, I have wanted to get a home security shotgun.