I am looking to get a field model Mossberg 500 or Maverick 88. I would like to get the 18.5" barrel to use the gun for home defense but still be able to use the gun for hunting, which is why I want the field model. Anyway, I can get the Maverick 88 new for $179 and I found a Mossberg 500 at a pawn shop for $159. The Mossberg 500 has a few minor cosmetic scratches, but otherwise it is in good condition as far as I can tell. So, which should I get, the Maverick 88 or the Mossberg 500? Is the Mossberg 500 that much better than the Maverick 88?
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