remington 1100, anyone have first hand experience?

I have one that I have been shooting since 1985, 3" mag, killed hundreds of coyotes with it.

You can find them pretty cheap if you are willing to settle on a few dings, spray some camo paint on the gun and you are well on your way.
 
The 1100 is the only Remington that I have ever had problems with. Mine was a 20 guage and most times was a single shot, as it would jam trying to cycle. I tried every thing, and finally traded it. I know lots of other people who love them, and my 11-87 was absolutely perfect.
 
kymailman98,
You aren't alone, I've owned three or four 1100's and I don't think any of them were absolutely dead nuts in the reliability department. They were pretty good if kept clean and fed good ammo but there would be the odd ball stoppage occasionally here and there. Kinda heavy toting them in the field long distances but I always liked the way they shouldered and shot. The last one I had was a 12 gauge three barrel set with some really pretty wood, kinda wish I had it back for the clay courses. I shoot a Beretta O/U there now but the gas gun would be fun once in awhile.
 
the only time I ever had a problem was if I didn't resize my brass after reloading a hull too many times. once it expanded too much from being fired too many times it would stick in the chamber. but new shells, never a problem at all. 90% of what I shot I reloaded myself. it is a great shotgun.
 
OK, first we have to get clearity on one thing. I cringe when ever I see some reference to having "problems" with a magnum 1100 not cycling light loads.

That's because they weren't designed to! The 1100 was never designed to be able to interchange 2.75 and 3 inch loads without changing barrels. It's not a gun flaw, it's an owner flaw.

Now with that out of the way, yes I've owned an 1100. The nifty special field model with the straight English stock. Nice gun, fast handling. Far too much was made about the so-called "o-ring problem". Replace it every 3 years and you'd never have a problem. Total cost, less than $5.

It's a fine design overall and the 1100 will be a solid choice for years and years to come.

I sold mine off though, because IMO times have moved on in some regards. The 1100 was just too darn heavy for me compared to the modern lightweights like the Beretta and Benelli. Once I started carrying these guns, the 1100's extra pound+ felt like an extra ton.

Grouse
 
I like 1100's, they are nice guns. I had a bad run of problems with more than usual being brought into the shop this year. In all fairness to the gun in most cases it was the owners failure to take proper care of it. All that said, I have never understood Americas fascination with the 1100 over the 11-87...the 87 has the exact same external dimensions, same fit and feel. It has the same only better function in that it will in fact shoot 2 3/4" and 3" magnum shells and all of 'em had screw in chokes. The 11-87 also had a stainless mag tube that positively cured gas cutting and corrosion around the area of the gas piston and seal. Now, with all that going for the 11-87 Remington fans lost it when they heard early on it would replace the 1100. If I remember right there was a few years when the 1100 wasn't cataloged and the mad scramble {I live in shotgun only country} to get an 1100 "just in case." I hunt with a Benelli M2 as my personal beat around, dont care if it gets all gunched up shotgun but I'll take an 11-87 over the 1100 any day...at least until someone explains to me the reason I should $hit down both legs and lose it over not getting another 1100!!!!
 
I've had mine for 10 years or more in 20 ga and no complaints. Shot everything I put through it with no problems. Some of the ammo was older than the gun!
 
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