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Fat White Boy · December 15, 2006, 07:14 PM

Don't forget, the 1187 is a gas operated semi-auto. There will be less recoil than on a pump shotgun or a bolt rifle in magnum calibers.

I love Remington products but I have an issue with the 1187- To accomodate 3 1/2" magnum loads, it has a heavy return spring. It is too heavy for light bird loads. My son has one and he has to buy high base shells for it...Low base 7 1/2's are an instant failure to feed...

December 15, 2006, 07:14 PM	#2
Fat White Boy Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 2005 Posts: 1,276	Don't forget, the 1187 is a gas operated semi-auto. There will be less recoil than on a pump shotgun or a bolt rifle in magnum calibers. I love Remington products but I have an issue with the 1187- To accomodate 3 1/2" magnum loads, it has a heavy return spring. It is too heavy for light bird loads. My son has one and he has to buy high base shells for it...Low base 7 1/2's are an instant failure to feed...