Where to look for a used *Nice/Mint* Remington 1100?

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cdc

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Caught the dang gun bug again, always like to play with something new. I have decided to get a used (pre-loved/MINT condition) Remington 1100 to be used for trap and skeet. I have several friends that will get me started and basically said what the hell, looks like a lot of fun!:). The clubs around where I live will not let me shoot my 870 tactical. Wife thinks I am nuts but she is cool with it. I will put off building my other 870 for trap and use the cash toward a semi-auto for trap. My short list right now is a MINT Remington 1100 or a Baretta 391. But I am heavily leaning towards the 1100.

I figure even after getting the semi-auto I still will have to spend money to add a hydrolic recoil reducer for the stock, probably a trigger job and get it fitted. So, where do I go to find such a gem for about $400 - $500? Is $400 - $500 realistic? I live in N. California and am willing to purchase immediately. I have been looking at www.gunbroker.com, is it safe to purchase online??? No where locally I think I can go.

Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated!

cdc:D
 
cdc... there are TONS of them on GoingBroker... just check the sellers feedback and use your gut in determining whether the seller is a good one... vast majority of the sellers there are perfectly reputable - you can tell by reading the feedback on them. Most have a return policy as well. I've bought MANY guns on GoingBroker, AuctionArms, and GunsAmerica. Go forth and get you an 1100!
 
Forget the hydraulic recoil reducer -- you won't need it with an 1100. Try the trigger before you waste your cash. I own three 1100's and one 1187, and none of them has needed a trigger job.

If the 870 fits you, you won't have to have the 1100 fitted for skeet or sporting clays. Trap generally calls for a gun that shoots high, and many/most dedicated trap shooters use high ribs and monte carlo stocks. You can certainly shoot informal trap with a field gun, but you may need a second, dedicated trap gun. That gives you an excuse to buy two guns, you see.....

Clemson
 
I agree on the trigger job... I've got a Mossberg 500 Persuader, 1100CM, Win Practical, and two Stoeger SxS and none of these shotguns are in need of a trigger job.
 
My recently built 870 for Tactical sure feels much nicer after I worked on the trigger and action. I feel pretty fortunate, I have a very old and good friend that is really into sporting clays and trap, two people I work with that are competition trap shooters and another very good friend that has been shooting skeet since he was a little boy. All of them have been very cool and I will go out with them when I purchase the 1100. The co-worker (cool guy) that is a competition trap shooter recommended that I just purchase the gun and then they will help me with the rest. They have an assortment of very expensive dedicated clay guns and today they offered for me to try to see how I liked them...very cool. Unfortunately most of their guns are expensive over and unders, their least expensive gun I think is a 391 custom Baretta.

Even after spending way over a grand on the 870 Tactical, wifey is cool with me buying a (that is one) other shotty for clay shooting.:) No closing wifey on two more shotguns.:(
 
DHart, I could not find the URL or web address to GoingBroker. Can you please supply a link or the URL to GoingBroker? YAH, I am stoked about getting a nice 1100. I will probably end up tricking it out, but even if I don't, shooting at fast moving targets sounds like a fricking blast!

Thanks!:D
 
Clemson, since you own both the 1100 and a 11-87, what are the differences in your opinion of the guns aside chamber sizes?

Also since I cannot afford (wifey nagging) to purchase two shotguns, which model 1100 would you recommend if I was going to use it for trap (mainly I am thinking), sporting clays and possibly skeet? I am unclear as to which 1100 is best for me. I am considering the Sporting 12, Classic Trap and Tournament Skeet.

Thanks in advance for any input or suggestions!:D
 
cdc... sorry, "GoingBroker" is my pun on the gun sale website:

http://www.gunbroker.com

;)

I call it GoingBroker because I have bought so many guns there! :rolleyes: It's the best gun sales site in my opinion, although there are plenty of nice guns available from sellers on a lot of the gun websites, including this one!
 
If you plan to hunt with the gun, the 1187 allows the use of 3" shells. If you are only going to shoot targets, the 1100 will handle a wider range of target loads. My 1187 handles loads down to 1 oz Winchester AA Lite Target loads with total reliability, but others apparently have 1187's that require more powder and shot to function well.

If you are looking for a used gun, you won't likely find a dedicated trap or skeet model at a very reasonable price. For trap, a trap gun is the way to go. For skeet, a field gun with a skeet choke tube (or fixed skeet choke barrel) will work quite well. That same gun will handle sporting clays.

Mostly, a trap gun won't be useful for hunting, sporting clays or skeet. It will be excellent for trap.

A field, skeet, or Sporting gun can be used for hunting, skeet, or sporting clays, but it is not optimal for trap (although it certainly can be used on the trap range).

Good luck!

Clemson
 
Clemson, your post was extremely helpful. I can now completely rule out an 11-87 and focus on the 1100 for I will not be hunting. I plan to use the 1100 solely for target use. The major use will be for trap, secondary use will be for sporting clays, remote use will be for skeet. I was told by Remington that the Sporting, Trap and Skeet models are essentially the same gun (aside from etching and other cosmetic differences) with minor differences like comb height and length of barrel.

As I see it, the following seems to be my options (two more guns right now is not an option, possibly in the future;) ):

Option #1: Getting one gun like the Classic Trap and get a second barrel for Sporting clays and skeet?

Option #2: Getting the Sporting 12 and use for all three clay sports. Then later pick up a dedicated trap gun.

Option #3: Getting the Classic Skeet or Competition Skeet and use for all three clay sports. Then later pick up a dedicated trap gun.

Am I missing anything, am I missing any options? If you were in my position, which option would you pick?

I look forward to reading your thoughts on the above.

Best Regards,

cdc
 
If it were me, I think I would opt for the Sporting 12. A change of choke tubes would take care of 3 different sports, and, as you say, a dedicated trap gun could come later if you get really serious about it.

Get skeet, improved cylinder, and improved modified tubes, and you are good to go. Truth be told, the factory Improved Cylinder and Modified tubes will put you in pretty darn good shape for skeet, trap, or clays, but it is kind of fun to monkey with different chokes to fine-tune the pattern.

Good luck!

Clemson
 
Clemson... I've been thinking about getting into shooting skeet, clays, trap myself... not sure which I will like most, as I've never done any of them.

I've got good shotguns for 3-gun and defense, but have also been wondering what a good shotgun for trying out these other sports would be, so your post has been very helpful to me as well.

I do have an 1100CM (22" barrel, 8-shot mag tube), so I suppose I could just buy a longer barrel and a mag cap to use the 1100CM for skeet/clays/trap... what barrel length would you suggest? I've been considering 28"... does that sound like a good compromise length or would you suggest something else? And would a ribbed barrel be best?
 
How about this setup?

I have been doing a lot of thinking on this, I do want a nice setup. I get very competitive when I like something and shooting at fast moving little targets have got to be a blast. I am thinking of a setup like this:

* New Remington 1100 Classic Trap ($809 OTD locally)
* A second barrel: 28" sporting ribbed double bead (many nice used ones on the market).
* A second 1100 stock like the skeet Remington stock (many nice used ones on the market).
* Evenually get (or make) a nice custom case to put it all in

The above would set me up properly for all of the clay sports. I like the look of the new Classic Trap receiver (meaningless I know, I just like the way it looks:) ). In the beginning I am fairly sure that I will be shooting more Trap then anything else. I prefer the proper tool for the job. I could be wrong, please chime in if your experience tells you something different.

What do you think, does this setup make sense???

THANKS for any input!:D
 
cdc... sounds like a nice set-up to me, but by the time you buy another barrel, other stocks... what the heck, buy a second shotgun if the cost isn't too much to bear.

Another great gun to consider is the Winchester Super X2 Sporting Clays with 28" or 30" barrel. I have a couple of Super X2 shotties and they are really impressive shotguns. Not that the 1100 is a bad choice (I've got one of those too and they are nice). But the SX2 offers some cool features not found on the 1100.

Either way you go, you'll have a nice set-up.
 
DHart, I have only purchased one used gun in my life and that was a High Standard Victor .22 Competition pistol. An extra barrel used would run me about $100, new $200. A nice used stock would run me $65. Just more economical and have already sold the wife on it. A third shotgun that would be seldom used, would be a pain in the rump to get across the wife and hard to sell myself on. Since I would shoot Trap more then any other clay, I just thought possibly that the earlier setup would make most sense, hell I could be wrong...lol

Instead of $160 or $260, I would have to spend another $800 or so on another nice clay gun that would be used seldom. I would rather over time if I like shooting clay, trick out the main 1100 (recoil for stocks and porting for barrels). Just a thought anyways. Eager to get going though!:D I will look into the Winchester Super X2, I just like the look, feel and simplicity of the 1100. Thanks for the input!
 
cdc... an 1100 with an extra barrel and stock will be the smart move for economy... you'll do just fine with that, I'm sure! I'd say just do it! :cool:

I'm eager to check out skeet, trap, and clays... I have no idea which I would like most....

I recently did a comparison of my 1100 Competition Master and SX2 Practical which you might fine useful. Keep in mind I'm comparing practical competition models, so some of this might not equate to a skeet/trap/clays model:

Here's my preliminary comparison of the 1100CM to the SX2 Practical, made at a very early stage of use:

After getting my 1100CM, I was very jazzed about that shotgun (and I still am), but now that I've got a Practical to compare it to, I'm really wowed. They're both great shotguns, but the Practical Mk I is really a slick machine with some features which give it the advantage.

This afternoon I bought the Winchester and disassembled it down to the trigger group, cleaned out the preservative, lubed it up with FP-10 (my favorite cleaner/lubricant/protectant) then went out on my property and proceeded to push a box of 25 Estate Heavy Game loads (3.25 dram 1 1/8 oz. #6 shot) through the gun. Not a bobble or stumble of any kind and at least half the box was shooting as rapidly as I could... the gun just flies and loves doing it! It's early yet, but perfect reliability using the lighter load gas piston so far. I think I'll stick with 3.25 dram 1 1/8 oz loads for the first 200 rounds or so as a break-in before I try the really light loads. My intended use for the gun is to be one of my home defense shotguns, so full pop 00 Buck will be what I load it with for "duty".

Here are some of the features of the Practical that I prefer over the 1100CM:

• the bolt release is easier to access and nicer to operate;

• the mag extension (permanent) is much smoother and more securely done and much better protected (it's inside the outer protective sleeve that's visible)... and it doesn't require a securing bracket. If the aluminum protective sleeve over the mag tube gets dinged or damaged, it can be replaced in about 5 seconds, just unscrew the mag cap and slide the sleeve off the gun - the extension itself stays in place and operational. The design of the entire mag extension on this gun is a master-touch, in my view.

• the built-in, cantilevered rail is really nice to add a holographic or other sight with no further ado (looks cool too);

• the flip down rear sight is very useful, convenient, and well designed

• the ability to use different gas pistons makes for great flexibility;

• no rubber o-rings to have to replace;

• the SX2 has the front sling attachment on the front of the forearm vs. having to use the barrel/tube bracket on the 1100CM (I don't like the bracket).

• the SX2 is easier to load... the carrier/elevator is a breeze to push up out of the way... with the 1100CM you have to make sure the shell pushes the little "release" lever which is nestled inside the carrier.

• the gun is designed to operate at amazing speed, capable of 5 shots in just 1/2 second - you can potentially empty the gun of it's 9 rounds into an attacker before the first empty hull even hits the deck! That's mind boggling defensive power in my view. (This speed isn't really "necessary", but it's sure nice to have it, if you want it!)

None of these differences in the Practical, taken individually, are necessarily huge, but they all add up to make for a superior shotgun. Add to that the presumed longer life of the components (1100 parts are not known for longevity - from what I hear anyway) and that makes the SX2 just a head above the 1100CM in my book.

Things I prefer with the 1100CM:

• Slightly shorter LOP (about 13.5" vs. 14" with the Practical)

• Slightly shorter overall length (the 1100CM is nearly an inch shorter than the Practical)

• I prefer the Remington forearm and stock feel... the forearm feels more solid and not "hollow" whereas the forearm on the Practical feels just a bit less solid and has a little "hollowness" feel to it. The grip area on the Rem stock feels a tad slimmer than the Win... I like the feel of the Rem grip area a little more.

• The entire gun has a solidness to it that just edges out the overall feel of the SX2... and I think most of this lies in the solid feel of the stock & forearm, nothing to do with the receiver.

• The fiber optic front sight is a tad larger and easier to pick up.

Personally I'm happy with both the 1100CM and the Practical... they're both great guns. But if I had to give one up, I'd think I'd give the nod to keeping the Practical!

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Tulsa Gun Show.

I handled a number of NICE/ MINT 1100s in various configurations, in all 4 gauges.

My experience.

I bought a NIB for $149 back when fixed 26" IC. Ammo, some Browning Gun Oil in the tin and other goodies tossed in the deal. This was before Remington oil ever came about. I picked out the one I wanted, PURTY does not describe the wood, it was that nice. Cleaned the factory stuff out, relubed it, patterned it, and shot the durn thing.

Didn't need anything. Over the course of I'd say of 50K rds , only thing I did was clean, lube, and replace "O" ring as need. The only part I replaced, was the bolt handle, my fault, I was messing with it in a duck blind and "plop" it went. I inserted the spare I had in the event I ever pulled this stupid.

Yeah I had extra bbls, I'd buy these right...see even back then folks were fiddlin and piddlin' so they could actually hit something.

MY original IC threw Skeet patterns when needed, Modified too, and folks were plumb baffled when it tossed full patterns...all from a fixed 26" IC . *grin*

Over the years, too many bone stock 1100s have taken the top score, won the shoot-off, and taken the Prize Money, and prizes home. It was the shooter - not the gun. Always is, always will be.

1100s - I still prefer the OLDer ones. Two barrel sets [Skeet/ Trap] , dedicated skeet, trap guns, better wood, all sorts .

I still like the fixed choked ones. Don't get me wrong screw in chokes have a place, more versatile. Still think more folks need to learn to shoot and pattern, the abilty to fiddle with screwing with chokes lets some folks find crutches, excuses to not learn right.

If it were me, I'd get nice wood and bluing, even a two bbl set.
I'd buy another bbl, and have external knurled chokes fit to MY liking.

I am not the only one that knows what a bone stock 1100 will do in competent hands, even if it cost $149 NIB ...back when...

I know this gun would have gone way past the 60K or so rounds I run thru it...just someone stole it before I ever got the chance to know for sure. I shot many others that did in fact have over 100K, still took home the prizes, still bone stock.

;)
 
CDC your setup is just fine. Buy the gun and shoot it. Trap guns are usefull in other clay sports and a second 28" bbl will work out.

Just be sure to read the instruction book for the 1100 first and possibly buy one of the aftermarket manuals for the 1100. Learn how to do simple repairs like replacing the O rings and learn how to lube the gun properly.

But lots of ammo and shoot!!!
 
Thanks for the info guys. After way too many hours of research I have landed onto two 1100 models. Unfortunately I found out from Remington that my #1 choice will not be available for sale until Spring of 2006! Below are links to the two 1100s. Tomorrow night I am going to check out several nice guns at the trap range before I purchase. I have been fairly friendly with a co-worker that is a 98% scoring trap competitor. He will bring several of his guns and there will be a few others for me to handle and try out/shoot if I want. Most of my friends shoot with O/U and they all also own at least one 1100 and 870. So after I get a feel for the gun I like I will make a purchase decision then. I know that good equipment is only a start, learning how to be good with it will be the challenge.

#1 choice so far is the model 1100 Competition, but not available!!!: The 1100 model with adjustable comb: http://www.remington.com/firearms/shotguns/1100competition.htm

#2 Choice is the 1100 Classic Trap: http://www.remington.com/firearms/shotguns/1100clstrp.HTM

cdc:)
 
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