Remington Model 1100

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My Dad is interested in buying a 1100 in 20 ga.

He wants one since he doesn't like recoil, from reading, seems that the semi auto shotguns recoil less then a pump action.

How are the 1100's? Anything to look out for in the maintenance department like o rings?
 
There are two models of the Remington 1100's.
One is a 20 gauge on a full size frame.
The other is a Lite contour aka Lt 20 gauge and comes in either a 2-3/4'' or the 3'' chambers.
The scaled down one is the nicer of the two.
O-rings are the one draw back also the metal rings are conducive to good operation of said firearm.
If the rubber O-ring is missing or in poor shape it becomes a jamb-o-matic and not fun to shoot.
I have the Lt 20 in 2-3/4'', 28'' vent rib Factory Mod barrel and it has been good to me and the Ruffed Grouse hate it ;)
I have been searching for a set of o-rings and 3Macs has pointed me in the right direction , but I have yet to make contact.
Either one will like the 1100's or they will hate them, thats just my take.
Rob
 
FLHTCUI said:
There are two models of the Remington 1100's.
One is a 20 gauge on a full size frame.
The other is a Lite contour aka Lt 20 gauge and comes in either a 2-3/4'' or the 3'' chambers.
The scaled down one is the nicer of the two.
O-rings are the one draw back also the metal rings are conducive to good operation of said firearm.
If the rubber O-ring is missing or in poor shape it becomes a jamb-o-matic and not fun to shoot.
I have the Lt 20 in 2-3/4'', 28'' vent rib Factory Mod barrel and it has been good to me and the Ruffed Grouse hate it ;)
I have been searching for a set of o-rings and 3Macs has pointed me in the right direction , but I have yet to make contact.
Either one will like the 1100's or they will hate them, thats just my take.
Rob
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There was somebody in EE that keeps advertising 0 ring sets
 
I loved my 1100. Could fire 6rds in like a second.

O rings are easy to source, and you don't really need to buy the rem part#. Quickly google and people will tell you which they are. Which is a 019 Viton O ring for 20 ga, 021 for 12.

I abused mine and never had an issue.
 
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OkayShooter said:
I loved my 1100. Could fire 6rds in like a second.

O rings are easy to source, and you don't really need to buy the rem part#. Quickly google and people will tell you which they are. Which is a 019 Viton O ring for 20 ga, 021 for 12.

I abused mine and never had an issue.
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I have a standard weight 20ga It uses the same 021 viton oring as the 12 ga model .
 
I had a sporting model (designed to cycle light clays loads), and it was okay. Not my favourite, but it worked okay.

The o-ring is a silly design choice, but it’s worked for them for a long time. People make a fuss about finding replacements, but you don’t have to get them from Remington, or even from a gun part supplier. I bought mine on Amazon and they worked just as well as the gun-shop ones. Get them in bulk and keep a few with you when you’re hunting or shooting. I also found that mine liked to be clean, like really clean.
 
1100s are great guns, there's a reason they sold millions of them. Yes, recoil is softer, and the gun seems to fit most people quite well. For maintenance, the usual of keep it clean applies as always. Clean it, lube it lightly, then wipe off/blow out any excess especially in the trigger guard assembly. Use a synthetic clp product on the gas system and you'll never have to use steel wool or scrapers or anything other than just a rag to wipe off the carbon and burnt powder. The O-rings last a long time, it's not like you replace them every year. I bought a 20 year old gun 20 years ago and it worked fine with the original back then. (But it has been replaced since.) Also keep the locking notch in the barrel extension clean. Pretty much it.
 
You will get a couple thousand shots out of an O -ring and they are only a couple of dollars each so where is the problem? I shot 1100's in all 4 gauges for many years at NSSA skeet and still have my 12 gauge that gets lots of action. They are reliable, easy to clean and service while being relatively inexpensive compared to the "B" guns. You can't go wrong with an 1100. Buy the rings at an industrial supply store.
 
FLHTCUI check out Remington 1100 upland.Missed one last year for my grandson nice gun with english stock.
 
The 1100 lightweight in 20 gauge and a straight stock is wonderful. The only thing that can make it nicer is pretty wood...
 
guntech said:
The 1100 lightweight in 20 gauge and a straight stock is wonderful. The only thing that can make it nicer is pretty wood...
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Don't forget that deep blueing Remingtons are also noted for.
Thanks reddog I did go and search it after MCM mentioned his new 2 him incoming.
To short for my tsate , but do look forward to his range report when the time comes to get outside.
Regards All.
Rob
 
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