New to me Remington 1100

hargroderauto · August 17, 2011, 02:51 PM

Just purchased a 1977 Remington 1100 from Gunbroker for $385.00. Please look at the pictures and tell me what you think

BigJimP · August 17, 2011, 02:59 PM

I think you did real well...congratulations.

1977 ....so its probably a fixed choke / what is the choke ?

Is it a 2 3/4" chamber - or a 3" ...

Pahoo · August 17, 2011, 02:59 PM

No picture attached or showing but if it's an 1100, you made a good purchase. They are some of my favorites and currently down to one. ...

Be Safe !!!

hargroderauto · August 17, 2011, 03:01 PM

Its a ic fixed choke 2 3/4

BigJimP · August 17, 2011, 03:18 PM

An IC choke and 2 3/4" make it pretty versatile ...you can tighten up the pattern a little if you shoot some heavier loads in it ( still 2 3/4" of course ) ...but I think it'll be a good versatile gun for you.

AllenJ · August 17, 2011, 03:18 PM

It appears you did very good. What do you plan on using it for?

oneounceload · August 17, 2011, 03:22 PM

That will work well for skeet, sporting, upland and more - good deal!

Slugo · August 17, 2011, 03:29 PM

the absolute best auto-loader ever produced. Congrats on a mighty fine gun!!

hargroderauto · August 17, 2011, 03:29 PM

I plan on using it for shooting informal clays, doves, and ocassionally rabbits. I bought it because I wanted it for a backup gun and also for sentimental reasons because my brother had one just like it that was passed on to his son after my brothers untimely death. I always loved his 1100 and thought someday I would buy one and that day has finally come. I never thought I would find one exactly like his but just got lucky.

shortwave · August 17, 2011, 03:47 PM

I think you did exceptionally well.

Especially if the inside is as clean as the outside appears to be.

Good buy!

zippy13 · August 17, 2011, 03:59 PM

Congratulations. If this is your first 1100, you may wish to download and peruse the owners manual. Link

hargroderauto · August 17, 2011, 04:12 PM

Thanks Zippy, I already downloaded it from the Remington website.

zippy13 · August 17, 2011, 10:57 PM

The reason I mentioned the owners manual is because of a recent thread: The OP complained that his R-1100 wouldn't load properly. It seems he was trying to load it contrary to Remington's instructions.

bitttorrrent · August 18, 2011, 08:20 AM

I just pulled my Dad's out a few weeks ago because I'm getting back into guns - I believe a similar year70's 1100.

I think you did great as from the photos and comparing to the one in the safe, it looks excellent.

I'm going to "buy" it from him for 100.00, but that is really just to give him some ammo money, but you did really well. They had a few up at a gun store we were looking at and they were in the 4-500 range - list.

We didn't get around to taking it out to shoot, so I am dying to run some rounds through it as I am sure you are too.

My Dad had mentioned a recall back in the day about some thin barrels on these guns. Does anyone recall anything about that? He has never had a problem, although this gun was not shot a lot and was primarily my Moms for occasional clay.
Although I do remember and will for the rest of my life when my Mom saved our butts in N.C. Me and my brother ran over a huge water moccason snake with our bikes by accident and after running and screaming to her, she went down and pulled out the 1100, loaded it up, and went straight out and blew that snakes head right off! What a Mom - and I will keep that gun in the family.

Pahoo · August 18, 2011, 09:22 AM

Quote:

Does anyone recall anything about that?

I can recall .....

Was on the barrels. They had a bunch questionable barrels up and all the gun magazines had notices about providing serial numbers, they reviewed them and rebated you $50.00 per barrel. Back then, I submitted four and only one was rejected. .....

Be Safe !!!

bitttorrrent · August 18, 2011, 10:16 AM

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the absolute best auto-loader ever produced

I hope that is true. I will let you know what I think after some range time.

Was not sure if shotguns were allowed on the outdoor rifle range. Dad thought not - only over by trap/skeet. Can I just take it to the range and shoot at some targets or something? Sorry for such a newby question, but have been away from guns for a long time and with my Dad moving close now it is fun to go shooting and buying and sharing his passion.

Polglock · August 28, 2011, 08:47 AM

My dad has an 81 never failed him and he hunts hard. Never cleans it either which I dont reccomend but lets ya know its a real reliable gun,im a beretta shotgun man for autos but the 1100 is right there with the browning a 5 imo. Good buy

August 17, 2011, 02:59 PM	#3
Pahoo Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2006 Location: IOWA Posts: 8,783	Now you see it; now you don't !! No picture attached or showing but if it's an 1100, you made a good purchase. They are some of my favorites and currently down to one. ... Be Safe !!! __________________ 'Fundamental truths' are easy to recognize because they are verified daily through simple observation and thus, require no testing.

August 17, 2011, 03:01 PM	#4
hargroderauto Member Join Date: January 16, 2008 Location: louisiana Posts: 48	1100 Its a ic fixed choke 2 3/4

August 17, 2011, 03:29 PM	#8
Slugo Junior member Join Date: September 15, 2001 Location: Central PA Posts: 1,007	IMO... the absolute best auto-loader ever produced. Congrats on a mighty fine gun!!

August 17, 2011, 03:29 PM	#9
hargroderauto Member Join Date: January 16, 2008 Location: louisiana Posts: 48	I plan on using it for shooting informal clays, doves, and ocassionally rabbits. I bought it because I wanted it for a backup gun and also for sentimental reasons because my brother had one just like it that was passed on to his son after my brothers untimely death. I always loved his 1100 and thought someday I would buy one and that day has finally come. I never thought I would find one exactly like his but just got lucky. Last edited by hargroderauto; August 17, 2011 at 03:33 PM. Reason: spelling

August 17, 2011, 02:59 PM	#2
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I think you did real well...congratulations. 1977 ....so its probably a fixed choke / what is the choke ? Is it a 2 3/4" chamber - or a 3" ...

August 17, 2011, 03:18 PM	#5
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	An IC choke and 2 3/4" make it pretty versatile ...you can tighten up the pattern a little if you shoot some heavier loads in it ( still 2 3/4" of course ) ...but I think it'll be a good versatile gun for you.

August 17, 2011, 03:18 PM	#6
AllenJ Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,766	It appears you did very good. What do you plan on using it for?

August 17, 2011, 03:22 PM	#7
oneounceload Junior member Join Date: April 18, 2008 Location: N. Central Florida Posts: 8,518	That will work well for skeet, sporting, upland and more - good deal!

August 17, 2011, 03:47 PM	#10
shortwave Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2007 Location: SOUTHEAST, OHIO Posts: 5,970	I think you did exceptionally well. Especially if the inside is as clean as the outside appears to be. Good buy!

August 17, 2011, 03:59 PM	#11
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	Congratulations. If this is your first 1100, you may wish to download and peruse the owners manual. Link

August 17, 2011, 04:12 PM	#12
hargroderauto Member Join Date: January 16, 2008 Location: louisiana Posts: 48	Thanks Zippy, I already downloaded it from the Remington website.

August 17, 2011, 10:57 PM	#13
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	The reason I mentioned the owners manual is because of a recent thread: The OP complained that his R-1100 wouldn't load properly. It seems he was trying to load it contrary to Remington's instructions.

August 18, 2011, 08:20 AM	#14
bitttorrrent Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 703	I just pulled my Dad's out a few weeks ago because I'm getting back into guns - I believe a similar year70's 1100. I think you did great as from the photos and comparing to the one in the safe, it looks excellent. I'm going to "buy" it from him for 100.00, but that is really just to give him some ammo money, but you did really well. They had a few up at a gun store we were looking at and they were in the 4-500 range - list. We didn't get around to taking it out to shoot, so I am dying to run some rounds through it as I am sure you are too. My Dad had mentioned a recall back in the day about some thin barrels on these guns. Does anyone recall anything about that? He has never had a problem, although this gun was not shot a lot and was primarily my Moms for occasional clay. Although I do remember and will for the rest of my life when my Mom saved our butts in N.C. Me and my brother ran over a huge water moccason snake with our bikes by accident and after running and screaming to her, she went down and pulled out the 1100, loaded it up, and went straight out and blew that snakes head right off! What a Mom - and I will keep that gun in the family.

August 28, 2011, 08:47 AM	#17
Polglock Member Join Date: August 26, 2011 Posts: 83	My dad has an 81 never failed him and he hunts hard. Never cleans it either which I dont reccomend but lets ya know its a real reliable gun,im a beretta shotgun man for autos but the 1100 is right there with the browning a 5 imo. Good buy