Which semi-auto?

General Tso · May 12, 2001, 08:02 PM

Okay, I posted a couple of specific posts in the past week about some semi's I'd been looking at but figured maybe I oughta check and see what I might be missing.

I'm toying with picking up a semi-auto, mostly just because I don't own one

(I'm a shotgun addict, I admit it!). Anywho, as I don't really need one I'd like to keep costs as close to $500 or, better yet, under $500 if possible.

My potential use is as follows:

- Turkey gun
- Casual trap and/or skeet
- possible double duty for defense (I don't need a defense gun but I like knowing it can do double duty)

My criteria so far is:

- no more than a 24" barrel
- capacity of at least 4 rounds with 5, or the addition of an extension tube preferable
- ability to use a wide variety of shell types with a minimum of gas system regulation.

What am I looking at options wise?

shooter22 · May 12, 2001, 11:00 PM

Remington 11-87 Upland Special 2 3/4" or 3" shells and very easy recoil for a 12 gauge.

shooter22

rugerfreak · May 13, 2001, 02:08 AM

All your requirements are probably going to cost you more than $500----unless you can maybe find a used one.

General Tso · May 13, 2001, 02:47 AM

Ugh, that's what I was afraid of. I'd already ruled out the 11-87's due to cost. They were what I was initially interested in but to far off the scale for me at this point.

What's the hardest part of the criteria to find in the sub $500 range? The gas system? I've started doing some research and have seen some stuff that meets or comes close to the criteria but I haven't found much feedback on them is the problem. The Turkish Huglu's meet all the criteria. The Russian MP-153 most of them (although it's a pig, see other post). I've seen some used Mossberg semi's very cheap but honestly don't know anything about them and haven't seen much posted on them.

I'm certainly not adverse to buying used, in fact I was looking at the Browning A-5's, although even used most are still out of my budget.

Maybe this is a more pointed question: what features am I giving up in the sub $500 range?

maxwayne · May 13, 2001, 06:47 AM

See if you cant find a used 1100. I have 2 and they both work great.

Frenchy · May 13, 2001, 09:28 AM

You might consider one of the older Remington Sportsman models!

Benjamin · May 13, 2001, 12:12 PM

Hello. About a week ago I was in your situation - didn't need one, but wanted one.

I would suggest looking for a used Rem 1100.

I have seen many several for sale @ auctionarms.com and the Kittery Trading Post
http://ktpguns.com/index.html

Most are trap guns, 28 or 30" barrel. However, as they usually bring $280-350, this leaves funds to have the extant barrel shortened or to purchase a shorter one.

The Rem 1100's have a solid reputation - take care of it and it works.

Good luck

Recon · May 13, 2001, 12:42 PM

I was just in the local Wally World and they have new synthetic stocked 1100's for 369.00. It has a 26" BBL. I need one like I need another B**&hole but at that price I guess I have to make more room in the Gunsafe. You can buy the Extension for the Mag. Only drawback is 2 3/4" chamber. I only shoot 3" in turkey season anyway!

General Tso · May 13, 2001, 01:22 PM

Wow, $369 for an 1100! Synthetic is fine by me, not sure about the 2 3/4" chmaber though. 90% of the time that's be fine but for Turkey I'm thinking I'd want the 3" shells. Still, that's much better than I anticipated for any of the Remingtons.

Makes me think of yet another question though: what are the major differences between an 1100 and an 11-87?

smark · May 14, 2001, 02:52 PM

look for a used Rem 1100 MAG - they will take the 3" shells you want for turkey hunting...
Good Luck
Steve

May 13, 2001, 09:28 AM	#6
Frenchy Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2000 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 719	You might consider one of the older Remington Sportsman models! __________________ ...Steve Charter member/Plank owner of XD Talk. Com

May 13, 2001, 12:12 PM	#7
Benjamin Senior Member Join Date: December 27, 1999 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 358	Used 1100 Hello. About a week ago I was in your situation - didn't need one, but wanted one. I would suggest looking for a used Rem 1100. I have seen many several for sale @ auctionarms.com and the Kittery Trading Post http://ktpguns.com/index.html Most are trap guns, 28 or 30" barrel. However, as they usually bring $280-350, this leaves funds to have the extant barrel shortened or to purchase a shorter one. The Rem 1100's have a solid reputation - take care of it and it works. Good luck

May 14, 2001, 02:52 PM	#10
smark Junior Member Join Date: October 23, 2000 Posts: 9	another shotgun... look for a used Rem 1100 MAG - they will take the 3" shells you want for turkey hunting... Good Luck Steve

May 12, 2001, 08:02 PM	#1
General Tso Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2000 Posts: 133	Okay, I posted a couple of specific posts in the past week about some semi's I'd been looking at but figured maybe I oughta check and see what I might be missing. I'm toying with picking up a semi-auto, mostly just because I don't own one (I'm a shotgun addict, I admit it!). Anywho, as I don't really need one I'd like to keep costs as close to $500 or, better yet, under $500 if possible. My potential use is as follows: - Turkey gun - Casual trap and/or skeet - possible double duty for defense (I don't need a defense gun but I like knowing it can do double duty) My criteria so far is: - no more than a 24" barrel - capacity of at least 4 rounds with 5, or the addition of an extension tube preferable - ability to use a wide variety of shell types with a minimum of gas system regulation. What am I looking at options wise?

May 12, 2001, 11:00 PM	#2
shooter22 Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2001 Posts: 174	Remington 11-87 Upland Special 2 3/4" or 3" shells and very easy recoil for a 12 gauge. shooter22

May 13, 2001, 02:08 AM	#3
rugerfreak Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2001 Posts: 819	All your requirements are probably going to cost you more than $500----unless you can maybe find a used one.

May 13, 2001, 02:47 AM	#4
General Tso Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2000 Posts: 133	Ugh, that's what I was afraid of. I'd already ruled out the 11-87's due to cost. They were what I was initially interested in but to far off the scale for me at this point. What's the hardest part of the criteria to find in the sub $500 range? The gas system? I've started doing some research and have seen some stuff that meets or comes close to the criteria but I haven't found much feedback on them is the problem. The Turkish Huglu's meet all the criteria. The Russian MP-153 most of them (although it's a pig, see other post). I've seen some used Mossberg semi's very cheap but honestly don't know anything about them and haven't seen much posted on them. I'm certainly not adverse to buying used, in fact I was looking at the Browning A-5's, although even used most are still out of my budget. Maybe this is a more pointed question: what features am I giving up in the sub $500 range?

May 13, 2001, 06:47 AM	#5
maxwayne Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2001 Posts: 402	See if you cant find a used 1100. I have 2 and they both work great.

May 13, 2001, 12:42 PM	#8
Recon Member Join Date: February 10, 2001 Location: PA Posts: 50	I was just in the local Wally World and they have new synthetic stocked 1100's for 369.00. It has a 26" BBL. I need one like I need another B**&hole but at that price I guess I have to make more room in the Gunsafe. You can buy the Extension for the Mag. Only drawback is 2 3/4" chamber. I only shoot 3" in turkey season anyway!

May 13, 2001, 01:22 PM	#9
General Tso Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2000 Posts: 133	Wow, $369 for an 1100! Synthetic is fine by me, not sure about the 2 3/4" chmaber though. 90% of the time that's be fine but for Turkey I'm thinking I'd want the 3" shells. Still, that's much better than I anticipated for any of the Remingtons. Makes me think of yet another question though: what are the major differences between an 1100 and an 11-87?