Shortening a maverick 88

[Grdbreaker]

I've got a nice folding 28" single shot I'd love to get shortened by 10" (has a 28 now). Got a gunsmith quote of $125 to shorten and re-tap the front bead sight but I only have $100 in the gun! There's got to be a cheaper alternative (besides a hacksaw)!

Sawsall?

 

[The Old Jaybird]

cutting barrels you should use a brand new, fine tooth, hacksaw. NO POWER TOOLS, EVEN A DREMEL. Go slow and do it with a hacksaw. I have cut a few with good results. Finish with a file and emery paper, couple coats of cold bluing and you are good.

 

[sniper62]

I used a hacksaw and file and polished up with a work sharp on this vent rib barrel. I added a hi viz sight. Not that difficult. Do not use a Raptor or any type pistol grip unless your a seasoned shooter. It’s fun and devastating but also a learning curve.

 

[Whitey]

Don’t forget about the OAL rules (26”+)

Whats that?

 

[The Old Jaybird]

Over All Length of weapon after "trimming" has to be 26 inches or longer.

 

[Fatal_Bert]

18" barrel and you're good. 17.9" and your dog is dead.

 

[poopdaddy]

guys
its a shotgun...just cut it at 18 1/4"to 18 3/4" with what ever you have. what ever you have,pipe cutter,hacksaw,ziz wheel,saws all....then straiten it out with a file...
its not rocket science. if you want to be safe,cut a dowel rod to 18 1/4",stick it down the barrel and make sure it the barrel is longer.
if you need to finish the barrel with anything,hit it with some flat black paint.
only pay to have it done if its a show gun. if its a user,cut it,file it,paint it,and shoot it...

 

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

Wahwah, since you call this gun a "cruiser" version of the Maverick 88,
that means it has no shoulder stock, right?
Are you 100% sure it NEVER had a stock on it?
Pistol-grip only its entire existance?

 

[sniper62]

I used cold blue paste to darken where I cut mine that’s dust/lint on the inside edges not metal

 

[41mag]

View attachment 2867239 I used cold blue paste to darken where I cut mine that’s dust/lint on the inside edges not metal View attachment 2867239

good job i would say - if i was cutting one i would cut it to 20” just to be safe. You arent going to notice that much difference and you know it is legal. (That is until they decide to change the rules)