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The Maverick 88 Cruiser takes everything people like about the Maverick line, the simple controls, the proven pump action, the budget-friendly build quality, and trims it down into a compact 20 gauge package. With the pistol grip in place of a full buttstock, overall length drops to just over 28 inches, and the whole gun weighs in around 5.5 pounds. That makes it one of the easiest shotguns to store, transport, or move through a hallway with, and the 20 gauge chambering keeps recoil more manageable than its 12 gauge siblings.
Under the hood, this is the same action architecture Mossberg has been running for decades. You get dual extractors, twin action bars, positive steel-to-steel lockup, and an anti-jam elevator, so the gun cycles smoothly whether you are running light 2-3/4 inch loads or full-power 3 inch shells. The 18.5 inch barrel wears a fixed cylinder bore choke, which is right where you want it for buckshot at close range, and the brass bead up front keeps sighting simple and fast. Capacity is 5+1, giving you six rounds of 20 gauge on tap.
The black synthetic pistol grip and ribbed forend give you solid purchase, and the cross-bolt safety sits right in front of the trigger guard where your finger naturally falls, a smart layout for a grip-only shotgun since a tang safety would be awkward to reach without a stock. One nice bonus with the Maverick 88 platform: it shares stock compatibility with the Mossberg 500 family, so if you ever want to swap to a full stock or different furniture down the road, the aftermarket has you covered.
For a truck gun, camp gun, or a compact home setup, the 88 Cruiser 20 gauge checks the boxes without draining your wallet. It is a no-frills, hard-working pump that runs on the same DNA as shotguns costing twice as much, and the softer-shooting 20 gauge makes the pistol grip format a lot more pleasant to run at the range.
Yes. The 88 Cruiser has a 3 inch chamber that also runs standard 2-3/4 inch shells without any issue. That gives you flexibility to run everything from light target loads for practice to full-power 3 inch buckshot for serious use.
You can. The Maverick 88 shares stock compatibility with the Mossberg 500 platform, so aftermarket full stocks, adjustable stocks, and other furniture swap on easily. Just keep in mind the cross-bolt safety location differs from the Mossberg 500's tang safety, so pick furniture designed for the Maverick if it matters for your grip.
The 20 gauge is noticeably softer shooting than a 12 gauge Cruiser, which is a big reason this configuration is popular. That said, any pistol grip shotgun puts more of the recoil into your hand, so grip technique matters. Running reduced-recoil or low-brass loads makes range sessions a lot more comfortable while you get the hang of it.
No, this model has a fixed cylinder bore barrel with no removable chokes. Cylinder bore is well suited to buckshot at close range, which fits this shotgun's compact, defensive-style setup. If you want choke versatility later, Mossberg 500 barrels with the same capacity configuration will interchange with the Maverick 88 receiver.
| UPC | 049533322043 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 32204 |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol Grip Firearm |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 18.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 20 Gauge |
| Capacity | 5 + 1 |
| Chokes Included | Cylinder Bore |
| Color | BLUED |
| Length | 33 |
| Model | |
| Package Height | 2.6 |
| Package Width | 7.8 |
| Product Type | Shotgun |
| Safety | Crossbolt |
| Shipping Weight | 6.2 |
| Sights | Bead |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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