maverick and 500

[kebs]

I have owned a 500 for about 12 years now and have purchase a 20 inch brl for it.  I was in Wally World the other day and saw the Maverick on the shelf.  I was wondering if the Maverick and the 500 brls are interchangeable?  I was thinking about getting a rainy day gun to spray paint cammo.  I am looking used as well but around here the used 500s are the same price as new.  My original 500 has rather nice wood that I do not really want to cover up with paint.  Also, anyone had experience with the Mav.?

[EVOC ONE]

Yes, the 500 barrels will fit the Maverick.  Many of the parts between the Maverick and 500 are interchangeable, however there are some design differences.  The Maverick uses a cross-bolt safety rather than the tang safety found on the 500.  The action bars on the Maverick are attached by rivets to the forend.   There was a picture floating around the 'net for a while that showed a forend that broke at the rivet.  I've never seen one in-person or have spoke to anyone who had that happen.

I've had a Maverick 12 ga. going on five years now.  Its been a very nice shotgun.  I was a gift from the Mrs. for me to use as an foul weather/heavy brush gun for squirrels and other upland game.  It quickly became one of my favorite shotguns. Many squirrels have fallen to that gun.  I did removed the factory modified choke and installed a full choke from a Mod 500.   

 

[kebs]

That is basically what I am looking to do.  I want a gun to paint cammo and sit in the rain.  Thanks for the reply.

[Moss88hunter]

I have had one for about a year and have put tons of shells through mine. I love it! Just like EVOC I put a full choke in mine. The only thing besides safeties that is different is the forearm and that can be switched over also. Here is the link if you need it:
http://www.e-gunparts.com/productschem.asp?chrMasterModel=0840z500

It is a great gun to have. It is actually American made too. I would highly recommend this gun!

Evan

[lil_hunter12]

i have had one for the last 4 or 5 years it has taken almost any game using full choke extremely good gun doesnt have trouble finding shells that shoot good in it. an all around great gun. u will never regret buying one.