Maverick shot gun or RIA?

[horsehaulin]

I have a safe queen shotgun that is almost 100 years of age and I have finally retired it at the request of my grandfather. So that now puts me on the hunt for a home defense and recreational shooter. I am putting a small budget on it because I don't see the point in a full tactical version at upwards of $600. I know Maverick is basically a Mossberg 500 but with the cheap plastic parts. But, the RIA is still a little new and looks like a good shooter.

Who has one of either or has shot both and what do you guys think? Please don't comment that I should buy a better shotgun.

 

[kalboy]

The IAC Hawk series of 870 based guns is also in your price range.

 

[croy]

my first gun was a Maverick 88, still have it, still shoots just fine. I usually outshoot remingtons and mossbergs at the clay range.

 

[SSGSAD]

I also have a Maverick 88, and it is great !!!!!

 

[danielson]

My buddy has an H&R partner pump, good basic shotty.

 

[kalboy]

My buddy has an H&R partner pump, good basic shotty.

These are also made by Norinco as are the Hawk , current H&Rs have a " Browning " style hump while the Hawks resemble the 870 receiver contour.

 

[danielson]

Ive heard good things about the hawk as well.

 

[kalboy]

Sorry for the hijack op, but just wanted to let you know of a few more options in your price range.
That said I've owned a couple Mavs thru the years and had no real complaints. Mine worked ok, no issues with function.
There are multitudes of Mavs out there. It's made by Mossberg and a lot of 500 parts will fit, esp barrels and stocks.
I've looked at the Armscor shotty , it looks like a bargain for what you get but I just couldn't find out enough about them so I passed. The usual places I look for reviews include large volume dealers like Bud's, Academy, Cabelas, CTD ,etc. Reviews here were hard to come by,either the RIA wasn't stocked or if it was had few or no reviews. This indicated to me the RIA wasn't a big seller, this doesn't mean it's a bad gun but the other better known selections like the Maverick and or the various Norinco guns seem like less of a gamble. You've likely already seen them but JIC not there are some links below regarding the Armscor/RIA


https://www.google.com/#q=armscor+m5


Armscor/Rock Island Armory Matte Nickel M5 12 Gauge Fighting Shotgun

Self-Defense Shotguns: FN’s Police Handily Beats Armscor

 

[Car Ramrod]

I have fondled both the RIA and the Maverick, and I would go for the Maverick. The RIA just didn't seem as well put together as the Maverick did.

 

[FERLACH]

I bought a used Maverick 88 several years ago at a local gun shop. When i tried it out, it would fire but would not eject a shell. Took it back to gun shop, told them the problem, and they said thats strange, the last guy said the same thing. They gave me my money back, but I would never buy another Maverick or used gun from them again.

 

[x10]

A Rem 870 Turkey express with a $60 extended Mag is one heck of a firearm, I've had the maverik 88 for about a week, I didn't trust it to run the second box of shells through it, the lock up was iffy

I know this forum goes back and forth all the time over the Fanboy's of the 870's and all other pumps But that put aside the price difference is not much and you get to buy from an american company that stands behind their product

 

[tackshot]

I have a IAC hawk 12 with ghost ring sights and I love it,its a little on the heavy side but shoots great and I got it on sale for 180 out the door, can't beat it for a basic home defense shotty if you ask me.

 

[Cerberus]

I don't know what a Maverick cost, but around these parts one can fairly easily locate a perfectly serviceable used Rem 870 or Mossy 500 for under $300.