Barrel length??

[NINJASNIPER]

I know this has probably been asked before, but i just got a maverick 88 12 gauge for house protection and the barrel is long as hell. What is the shortest you are allowed to have the barrel? No i will not be cutting the barrel myself and i plan on getting it done professionally. Also what length would you guys recomend? I plan on ghetting the heatshield with ghost sights for it in the future for it as well. Thanks

 

[jimbobborg]

You will need a tax stamp for anything under 18" long. If you never plan on shooting it for birds or clays, get the barrel cut. If you do ever see yourself going after birds, buy another barrel in the length that you want.

 

[NINJASNIPER]

Ok thanks and i dont think ill ever be going after birds with this as i bought it mainly for house protection after the way the riots were. But ill probably buy another barrel for it anyways because i might use it for deer :p

 

[Krysta]

its 18in from the bolt face (tape measure down barrel). Most people, including Mossberg does 18.5" to cover your ass in case it does ever get checked by law enforcement. Personally i would go short as you could or short as the mag tube will allow.

 

[jwhite407]

I contacted Mossberg and had one made (18.5") and shipped for around $80.

 

[Magnumite]

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