Remington 1100 trouble

LJOHNS · December 15, 2011, 08:31 PM

I have an older model 1100 that will not cycle a second round. I replaced the o ring and checked that the gas ports are clear on the barrel. I even pulled the but plate off and checked the spring and everything looks fine. Anyone have any other ideas before I take it to a smith?

oregunner · December 15, 2011, 08:57 PM

A little more info? Is it kicking the first shell out? The most common thing I see wrong are the rings (Gas piston) installed incorrectly. Then check the shell stop. Is the second shell coming out of the magazine? Mark

LJOHNS · December 16, 2011, 05:35 AM

No the first shell does not eject

lead head · December 16, 2011, 06:19 AM

Push the two pins out of the side of the receiver. Then pull on the trigger guard. You will now have the "hammer" and lots of moving parts that help in the function of the shotgun. Clean all of these very well, it's common for these parts to get dirt, sand, and powder residue. Don't worry they are all attached to the trigger platform and will not come out.

AllenJ · December 16, 2011, 10:02 AM

Is your 1100 a 3" model? If so you'll need to shoot either 3" or heavy 2 3/4" to get it to function properly.

zippy13 · December 16, 2011, 11:57 AM

The most common thing I see wrong are the rings (Gas piston) installed incorrectly.

+1, Youbetcha.

oneounceload · December 16, 2011, 01:50 PM

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The most common thing I see wrong are the rings (Gas piston) installed incorrectly.

+2 = 99.99% of the time, this is the culprit

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Push the two pins out of the side of the receiver. Then pull on the trigger guard. You will now have the "hammer" and lots of moving parts that help in the function of the shotgun. Clean all of these very well, it's common for these parts to get dirt, sand, and powder residue. Don't worry they are all attached to the trigger platform and will not come out.

This does not affect cycling - the gas system does

lead head · December 16, 2011, 03:09 PM

It can affect the cycling as I have bought 2 1100's from people that couldn't get them to cycle after working on the piston system . I'm not a smith but the action has to go back in order for the shell to be fed. So if the grim is slowing the action and causing it to not feed then the problem can exist.

markj · December 16, 2011, 04:52 PM

There is a tube runs thru the butt stock this tube holds a return spring it can get gummed up so be sure to remove the butt plate and run some cleaner thru it till it cycles correctly. There is an upgrade kit for the older 1100s, your gun smith can get it for you, it has what is needed to restore an old 1100 that has quit cycling shells if all other things fail. (had one got it fixed) totsal cost was 175.00 at moneymakers here in Omaha ne on 16th street a few years ago.

oregunner · December 16, 2011, 05:08 PM

Most 1100s don't work because they are dirty or misassembled, not because they are worn out. Get a manual or walk through it with someone that knows how to do it. Check out the videos on youtube. A gun that is clean and lubed will work the vast majority of the time. If you go to a gun club, ask around. There are probably half a dozen folks there that can take one apart and put it back together blindfolded. Mark

LJOHNS · December 17, 2011, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the info. The gun is pretty clean. How can the gas piston be installed incorrectly? I have never taken that apart? And yes I know what kind of shells to use.

zippy13 · December 17, 2011, 05:50 PM

The rings can be oriented on the tube 8 ways and only one is correct. Check your owners manual. If you've never had them off for cleaning, then there's a pretty good chance the gas works are mucked up.

LJOHNS · December 17, 2011, 07:03 PM

I just watched a few Youtube videos on the 1100 and I already found the problem. The sliding steel ring that goes on last and just behind the O ring is completely missing! I must have accidentally misplaced it the last time I tore it down for cleaning! I will order a new one from Brownell's and see how it goes. I have learned so much from Youtube!

Thanks

oregunner · December 17, 2011, 07:10 PM

At least three people on here suggested that it was a problem with the rings, but do we get any credit? No.... It all goes to youtube. Oh, well. Mark

LJOHNS · December 17, 2011, 07:11 PM

Sorry! thanks guys!

markj · December 19, 2011, 04:56 PM

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not because they are worn out.

lol. I wore one out, shot thousands of rounds thru it over a 20 year frame of trap and skeet. Used to shoot 6 or 7 boxes a day thru it. I still have it if you wish to look it over, as I said they do make a restore kit for these makes em just like new.

M4BGRINGO · December 20, 2011, 11:17 PM

Mine worked great for a bit over a 1000 rounds (have no idea how many had been put through it previously) before I had a problem. The action was flopping-around in the back, eventually was sticking and having a hard time ejecting shells, finally it jammed completely!

I found that the rear plunger assembly that locates and buffers the breech bolt assembly on the action bar was gone. After replacing the spring and plunger all was fine.

December 15, 2011, 08:31 PM	#1
LJOHNS Member Join Date: December 11, 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 27	Remington 1100 trouble I have an older model 1100 that will not cycle a second round. I replaced the o ring and checked that the gas ports are clear on the barrel. I even pulled the but plate off and checked the spring and everything looks fine. Anyone have any other ideas before I take it to a smith?

December 16, 2011, 06:19 AM	#4
lead head Member Join Date: April 30, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 27	Push the two pins out of the side of the receiver. Then pull on the trigger guard. You will now have the "hammer" and lots of moving parts that help in the function of the shotgun. Clean all of these very well, it's common for these parts to get dirt, sand, and powder residue. Don't worry they are all attached to the trigger platform and will not come out. __________________ The joy of a weapon.

December 16, 2011, 03:09 PM	#8
lead head Member Join Date: April 30, 2011 Location: Georgia Posts: 27	It can affect the cycling as I have bought 2 1100's from people that couldn't get them to cycle after working on the piston system . I'm not a smith but the action has to go back in order for the shell to be fed. So if the grim is slowing the action and causing it to not feed then the problem can exist. __________________ The joy of a weapon. Last edited by lead head; December 16, 2011 at 03:37 PM.

December 15, 2011, 08:57 PM	#2
oregunner Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2011 Location: Oregon, of course Posts: 136	A little more info? Is it kicking the first shell out? The most common thing I see wrong are the rings (Gas piston) installed incorrectly. Then check the shell stop. Is the second shell coming out of the magazine? Mark

December 16, 2011, 05:35 AM	#3
LJOHNS Member Join Date: December 11, 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 27	No the first shell does not eject

December 16, 2011, 10:02 AM	#5
AllenJ Senior Member Join Date: December 11, 2009 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,766	Is your 1100 a 3" model? If so you'll need to shoot either 3" or heavy 2 3/4" to get it to function properly.

December 16, 2011, 11:57 AM	#6
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	The most common thing I see wrong are the rings (Gas piston) installed incorrectly. +1, Youbetcha.

December 16, 2011, 04:52 PM	#9
markj Senior Member Join Date: October 27, 2005 Location: Crescent Iowa Posts: 2,971	There is a tube runs thru the butt stock this tube holds a return spring it can get gummed up so be sure to remove the butt plate and run some cleaner thru it till it cycles correctly. There is an upgrade kit for the older 1100s, your gun smith can get it for you, it has what is needed to restore an old 1100 that has quit cycling shells if all other things fail. (had one got it fixed) totsal cost was 175.00 at moneymakers here in Omaha ne on 16th street a few years ago.

December 16, 2011, 05:08 PM	#10
oregunner Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2011 Location: Oregon, of course Posts: 136	Most 1100s don't work because they are dirty or misassembled, not because they are worn out. Get a manual or walk through it with someone that knows how to do it. Check out the videos on youtube. A gun that is clean and lubed will work the vast majority of the time. If you go to a gun club, ask around. There are probably half a dozen folks there that can take one apart and put it back together blindfolded. Mark

December 17, 2011, 05:42 PM	#11
LJOHNS Member Join Date: December 11, 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 27	Thanks for the info. The gun is pretty clean. How can the gas piston be installed incorrectly? I have never taken that apart? And yes I know what kind of shells to use.

December 17, 2011, 05:50 PM	#12
zippy13 Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,442	The rings can be oriented on the tube 8 ways and only one is correct. Check your owners manual. If you've never had them off for cleaning, then there's a pretty good chance the gas works are mucked up.

December 17, 2011, 07:03 PM	#13
LJOHNS Member Join Date: December 11, 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 27	I just watched a few Youtube videos on the 1100 and I already found the problem. The sliding steel ring that goes on last and just behind the O ring is completely missing! I must have accidentally misplaced it the last time I tore it down for cleaning! I will order a new one from Brownell's and see how it goes. I have learned so much from Youtube! Thanks

December 17, 2011, 07:10 PM	#14
oregunner Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2011 Location: Oregon, of course Posts: 136	At least three people on here suggested that it was a problem with the rings, but do we get any credit? No.... It all goes to youtube. Oh, well. Mark

December 17, 2011, 07:11 PM	#15
LJOHNS Member Join Date: December 11, 2008 Location: West Virginia Posts: 27	Sorry! thanks guys!

December 20, 2011, 11:17 PM	#17
M4BGRINGO Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2011 Posts: 256	Mine worked great for a bit over a 1000 rounds (have no idea how many had been put through it previously) before I had a problem. The action was flopping-around in the back, eventually was sticking and having a hard time ejecting shells, finally it jammed completely! I found that the rear plunger assembly that locates and buffers the breech bolt assembly on the action bar was gone. After replacing the spring and plunger all was fine.