In '69-'70 I shot skeet with a Rem 870 12 gauge 26" VR IC choke. It was a well-used smooth shucking gun, and I actually think it shot faster than my Rem 1100. I have always liked the 870 better than the 1100 as I didn't have to move my trigger hand much to eject a loaded round from the chamber, and I was more comfortable with it.
OP, how loud is that 1100 with the Cutts? Back then I had a buddy who owned a Win 12 20 gauge with a Cutts and it was louder than my 870.