The Maverick 88 Cruiser is a 12 gauge pump with a fixed synthetic pistol grip in place of a shoulder stock, which brings overall length down to 32.5 inches on a 20-inch blued barrel. The 3-inch chamber takes 2 3/4-inch and 3-inch shells, the tube holds 7+1, a bead sight sits up front, and the cross-bolt safety is positioned for the trigger hand. There is no optic mount and no threaded muzzle.

This is a close-quarters shotgun for a New Jersey household that wants a short, simple gun for home defense. Pump operation means it runs on whatever 12 gauge shell is in the tube, and the pistol grip keeps it maneuverable in a tight hallway at the cost of a shoulder mount. Seven in the tube plus one chambered gives plenty between reloads, and the plain bead is enough at room distance. As a shotgun it transfers on a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card, available at 18 and filed online through the NJSP system to your local police department.

Key features

• 12 gauge pump action, 7+1 capacity
• 20-inch blued barrel, 32.5 inches overall
• Fixed synthetic pistol grip
• 3-inch chamber, bead sight
• Cross-bolt manual safety

Delivery goes to the New Jersey FFL dealer you choose at checkout, who runs the State Police check before release.