ok, so i shoot an older Remington 1100 Trap model (still in very good shape), i shoot alot of trap with it, and it usually functions flawlessly, but my question is : has anyone ran into problems with the action getting lazy ?, exactly what i mean is ; after 100-150 rounds it ejects fine, but when i release the action it get really slow, and have to sometimes give the lever (sorry if my terminoligy is off) a bump to lock it closed. after a good tear down and cleaning it's fine for another 100 or so rounds !...i've tried lots of oil, light oiling, no oil, and still no change.......ANY IDEAS ????
1100 Trap model - lazy action
- Thread starter tch1717
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sounds like the piston is dragging on the magazine tube, use 0000 steel wool and light penetrating oil gently scub the mag tube and piston assembly then wipe dry and do not oil the like to run clean. Also the slide rails sound like there a bit rough and could use a cleaning with a dental pick. What powder are you burning? 700x, red dot? Some burn dirty and you may need to experiment a bit if you reload.
beretta boy
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"Max" is referring to the action spring being weak.
The action spring is accessed by removing the buttstock.
Before you try to remove the spring, be advised it is housed under tension.
Insert a pin punch or something through the access hole when removing the retaining pin to help control the spring as you remove it and the action spring plug...
1100's (and 11-87's) are famous for this spring weakening up over time... and it's also a source of rust and corrosion inside the action tube if the gun has either been very wet or accidentally immersed.
The replacement spring part no. is 15252 ... whethewr for 1100 or 1187.
Be careful removing & re-installing the spring. It can get away from yopu very easily.
Order the spring from your local gunstore or diredt from Western Gun Parts.
Some of the larger more well-stocked stores down your way may even have one in stock.
Replace the spring ( take note of how much longer it will look than your old
weak one.) With the new spring installed the action will close like a mouse trap snapping shut.
Max Owner
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Yeah, what he said.
beretta boy
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- Orillia, Ontario
Yes, by all means clean up the magazine tube with 0000 steel wool to get rid of any powder residue, carbon build-up and crud. I prefer no lube whatsoever on the tube...dry... but it must be clean & shiney.
While you're at it, I would consider replacing the piston, piston seal and flexible ( no, it ain't rubber ) "O" ring barrel seal. If it's that old, they're probably due. Remington were marketing the required pieces as an
"1100/11-87 Gas System Kit" ... containing a piston, piston seal & 3 barrel seals. Well worth it for something like $ 40 retail. Rem Part # 19258. Otherwise the parts are still available seperately from your Remington dealer.
