Rem. 1100 vs. 1187

[Bob Locke]

Looking at getting an auto-loader, and have narrowed it down to these two. As I'm not a shotgun guru by any stretch of the imagination, I'd like to solicit some comments on their differences.

Primary uses will be hunting and busting the occasional sporting clay.

Thanks.

 

[Guyon]

This one has been asked a few times. Try these threads:

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=77692&highlight=1100+1187

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=70575&highlight=1100+1187

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=57523&highlight=1100+1187

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=11532&highlight=1100+1187

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=11404&highlight=1100+1187

http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=10074&highlight=1100+1187


Really, I suppose it comes down to what you'll be hunting. The 1100 (2 3/4" shells) is fine for upland birds and sporting clays. I use mine mainly for dove hunting each year. The 11-87 can shoot a 3" shell and therefore might be better for turkey, ducks, geese. Of course, there are plenty of old-timers who'll tell you that there isn't anything you can't take just fine with the 1100.

 

[Hadaway]

The only difference between a 1100 and a 11-87 is that the barrel on the 11-87 has a self regulating gas system that allows you to shoot 2 3/4" and 3" shells without changing the barrel.

All other parts will interchange between the 2.

Thanks,
Lee

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