When I picked up a Maverick 88 in a trade, I did a lot of research into them. I had one many years ago, but it must have been a clunker...just never did run quite right. So when I picked up another one, I was skeptical. This one has been 100% for me, however, with a mix of 2.75 and 3" 00, slugs, birdshot, whatever...it's been great. It's my HD gun right now. From what I found on the shotgun boards, you're not going to wear one out. One of the best deals in shotguns today.