How good is the Remington 1100?

The 1100 is well known to be reliable and massively tough shotgun. The Remington 1100 is a descendent of the Model 58 and 878 shotguns. In fact, the 1100 set a record in 1978 for the most shells shot out of a semi-auto shotgun, without any cleaning whatsoever and without any failures of any kind.

Does Remington still make the Model 1100 shotgun?

A 50th Anniversary highly decorated version was introduced in 2013. Over four million Model 1100 shotguns have been produced. Several variations of the series—in 12, 20, and 28 gauges, and . 410 bore—remain in contemporary production.

When did Remington stop making the 1100?

1995
410 and the 20-gauge Youth Gun with short length of pull and a 21-inch barrel made the cut. By 1995 most field-grade Model 1100s had been discontinued although others would continue to be occasionally offered on a limited basis. As I write this, Remington is offering six standard-production variants.

Does Remington 1100 have a choke?

1965 – Remington introduced the Model 1100 TBMC Trap Gun, in 12 gauge, with twenty-eight-inch (Full and Modified choke) and thirty-inch (Full choke) vent-rib trap barrels.

What’s better Remington 1100 or 1187?

The main difference is that the 1187 has a gas compensation system that allows everything from light 2-3/4″ shells to heavy 3″ loads like buckshot and slugs to be fired from the same barrel. For the 1100 you’d need two different barrels.

Do Remington 1100 have chokes?

How does Remington 1100 work?

When you load the gun, one shell in the breech, and press the carrier release button the carrier lifts the shell and releases the bolt and bolt carrier, pushing the shell forward into the chamber of the barrel. The bolts locking lug is engaged into the barrel extension by the bolt carrier forcing it up.

Can Remington 1100 shoot 3 inch shells?

in non-magnum guns is being produced by Remington. shoot three-inch magnum lead loads with a non-magnum gun.

Which is the best Remington for sporting clays?

Best for: Sporting clays, skeet, some trap, hunting The Remington 1100 Competition model. Remington The soft recoil of the Remington 1100 helped it revolutionize target shooting when it was first introduced in 1963.

What can you do with a Remington 1100?

A used Remington 1100 is an excellent choice for clay pigeon practice or competition for the budget. Recoil is somewhat lower due to the gas system and lower recoil really helps when you’re firing many boxes of shotshells in a day.

Can a Remington 1100 be used without a sling?

You’ll feel a click with the crossbolt safety, so be careful if you’re getting too close to your target. The other parts of the gun are tailored for hunting. If you want, you can use your Remington 1100 without a sling to make for a better exit strategy. This is entirely up to you and your comfort level with your surroundings.

Is the Remington 1100 the same as the 870?

The Remington Model 1100 uses the same crossbolt safety as the 870, and a small side-charging handle. Loading shells is somewhat slowed because of a little silver tab that unlocks the loading gate. Brownells sells an “Easyloader” that replaces the little silver tab with a big ramp that’s a lot easier to hit.