I have the 8+1 which makes it very long. I am indifferent about kind of grip except that to draw it from its scabbard on my back would seem easier with the pistol grip. Most of the after market (non-Remington) pistol grip kits i come across specifically state not for the 1100. They are all for the 870 or other pump guns. The Remington one is OK, I was fishing to see if any one had come across a PG for the 1100 that was a bit more entertaining, something like KNOXX.