Maverick 88 Cruiser 12 Gauge 20 Inch Pump Shotgun

Description

The Maverick 88 Cruiser is built for home defense in tight spaces, where a full-length stock becomes a liability rather than an asset. The pistol grip configuration—both grip and forend in black synthetic—lets you work the gun in hallways, stairwells, and doorways where shouldering a conventional stock isn’t practical. It’s a sensible choice for anyone who wants a dedicated bedside or vehicle shotgun without paying a premium for the Mossberg 500 platform it closely mirrors.

The pump action runs on twin action bars, which eliminate the single-bar binding that can cause misfeeds under lateral stress or awkward shooting positions. Dual extractors and a positive steel-to-steel lockup keep the system running when dirt or fouling would stall a looser design, and the anti-jam elevator helps shells feed cleanly from the magazine tube into the chamber. These aren’t cosmetic details—they’re the reason the 88 has held its reputation as a reliable utility shotgun despite its budget-friendly price point.

The crossbolt safety sits just behind the trigger guard, operable with the trigger finger without shifting your grip, which matters more when you’re not using a traditional stock. A front bead sight gives you a fast reference for close-range work, which is the realistic engagement distance this gun is designed around. The blued metal finish requires more attention to moisture than a parkerized or synthetic-coated alternative, so it’s worth wiping the barrel down after handling if storage conditions aren’t controlled.

Shipping and availability: This item must ship to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer.