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Cat · May 29, 1999, 10:06 AM

The older 1100 was chambered for EITHER 2 3/4" OR 3" shells. The 3" guns will not fire 2 3/4" reliably. The 11-87 has a "self regulating" gas system and all are 3" chambered and "should" fire all 2 3/4 to 3" magnum loads. In my experience, this does not always work out with real light target loads. The 11-87s with the shorter slug barrels are regulated for mag ammo only and will NOT function the shotgun with light target loads. Also, the 11-87 is a little heavier duty in the locking area and the barrel, I believe.
I've had both. I do not need 3" ammo for what I do with a shotgun and stick with the 1100. I am VERY happy with them.
Cat

May 29, 1999, 10:06 AM	#2
Cat Senior Member Join Date: February 12, 1999 Location: Ohio, USA Posts: 467	The older 1100 was chambered for EITHER 2 3/4" OR 3" shells. The 3" guns will not fire 2 3/4" reliably. The 11-87 has a "self regulating" gas system and all are 3" chambered and "should" fire all 2 3/4 to 3" magnum loads. In my experience, this does not always work out with real light target loads. The 11-87s with the shorter slug barrels are regulated for mag ammo only and will NOT function the shotgun with light target loads. Also, the 11-87 is a little heavier duty in the locking area and the barrel, I believe. I've had both. I do not need 3" ammo for what I do with a shotgun and stick with the 1100. I am VERY happy with them. Cat