August 19, 2002, 02:57 PM | #1 |
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Rem. 1100 vs. 1187
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.
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August 19, 2002, 04:38 PM | #2 |
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This one has been asked a few times. Try these threads:
http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...ight=1100+1187 http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...ight=1100+1187 http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...ight=1100+1187 http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...ight=1100+1187 http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...ight=1100+1187 http://www.thefiringline.com/forums/...ight=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.
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August 21, 2002, 01:46 AM | #3 |
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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 http://www.thearmsroom.com |
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