Remington 1100 vs 11-87

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Bowtek

Discussion Starter · Oct 31, 2003

I'm shopping for my first semi-auto and, after going thru the opinions forum, seem to be zeroing in on an 1100 or 11-87. Could some of you guys enlighten me to the differences between the two models? It will be used mostly for quail, some dove and, occasionally, casual trap shooting. I prefer lighter guns and lean towards 16 or 20 gauge. Also, I will be hitting the pawn shops looking for a deal on a used one. Thanks for your input...

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cordite

· #2 · Oct 31, 2003

Bowtek said:
I'm shopping for my first semi-auto and, after going thru the opinions forum, seem to be zeroing in on an 1100 or 11-87
It will be used mostly for quail, some dove and, occasionally, casual trap shooting. I prefer lighter guns and lean towards 16 or 20 gauge. Also, I will be hitting the pawn shops looking for a deal on a used one. Thanks for your input...

I say get the 1100. The 11-87 is more money and for what you will be shooting you will never see a 3" shell.
I seriously doubt you'll be finding a 1100 16 ga. in a pawn shop.
I prefer the 20 ga. It is lite in weight and tons O' fun to shoot... 8)

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cordite

· #4 · Oct 31, 2003

Bowtek said:
So the big difference between the two is that the 1100 was originally designed for upland and the 11-87 is chambered for 3 inch, allowing larger game hunting? (i.e. duck, geese, turkey...)

more or less. The 11-87 is an up-to-date design. The 11-87 is designed from the 1100. The 1100 has one helluva' reputation. I have hunted all my life and have never shot an 3" or 3 1/2" shell, but I have never been duck hunting either... comprende' ?

8)
Of the 4 shotguns I have, I find myself using the 1100 20ga. 99% of the time.

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