The Security configuration of the Maverick 88 pairs the entry-level pump action with an 18.5-inch barrel and synthetic stock for home defense. At under $250, it is the least expensive new pump shotgun available for defensive use from a name-brand manufacturer. Type: Shotgun Action: Pump-Action Caliber: 12 Gauge Capacity: 6 Year introduced: 1992, USA Weight: 112 oz Overall length: 38.5" Status: Active Intended use: Home Defense, Budget