Newbie looking at a Remington 1100 classic trap??

[jay007]

I'm sure this question has been asked a thousand times, BUT I am newbie when it comes to trap/skeet. I have had lots of fun with friends out at the farm with the old thrower and my 870, now I am looking at the possiblity of moving to shooting trap at the local club, In the EE there is a very nice looking Remington 1100 classic trap for sale and I was just looking for some opinions if this gun would be good move up for me? Also what are opinions about this gun reliability, value wise??

Thanks!

 

[Covey Ridge]

The 1100 is very popular among trap and skeet shooters. The only negative I see is that it comes from an era when trap guns were trap guns and skeet guns were skeet guns. The gun you are looking at would probably not be very good for skeet. Since you mentioned trap/skeet in your op it probably would not be a good choice, unless you have no problem buying another gun for skeet.

 

[remingtongal]

Hi Jay007

Remington 1100's are a very reliable choice. I have been shooting the same Remington 1100 12 Gauge (with a Field Stock) for the past 27 years with little to no problem for Trap, Skeet and Sporting Clays. You must, however, be very diligent in cleaning an autoloading shotgun - after each and every time you're done firing it - or it will give you problems with improper ejections and jamming issues.

In terms of this Trap model, it has a Monte Carlo stock - which is meant to keep your head more erect - allowing you to "float" the bird above the barrel. This also raises your Point of Impact (in other words - the gun will shoot "high" so naturally you will point under the bird to compensate, allowing you to see the bird at all times without the barrel getting in the way).

This may or may not cause you trouble in shooting skeet and sporting clays. A field stock may be a better choice for you. With this stock you should be able to follow the path of the bird in skeet (in line with it) without having to be too far underneath. Remember - all guns pattern differently for different shooters.

It's all a matter of preference and what you are used to shooting with. I had to borrow my father's Rem 1100 Trap gun last year for a skeet competition, and ended up shooting 25 straight with it.

Hope this helps.

 

[sledman8002002]

Great first post remingtongal! Welcome to CGN
I think you'll definetly find the 1100 a step up from the 870 just from the softer shooting of it alone. If you like the fit and feel of the 870, you should find the 1100 (field version) fits you well also. Personally, I love the looks of the trap stocks, but I have a preference for using the field stocks.
Maintenance and cleaning is very simple and easy to do and with proper care an 1100 will shoot thousands of trouble free rounds for you.
If you do decide to go with the Trap version and you find the Monte Carlo stock isn't for you, I'm sure you could easily sell it and find/purchase a field stock to put on it.
Regardless, I personally think you'd be quite happy with an 1100. As remingintongal replied, a field version may be more to your liking. Lots of quality used ones available.

 

[Shifty2]

When I bought my Pops a Cynergy for Christmas a few years ago, he passed down his 1100 to me. In total from him and I, he figures it has about 80 to 90 thousand shells through it. I shoot it twice a week now and it's still running strong.

 

[FLHTCUI]

remingtongal has some very good point, keep it clean ...very clean in the case of the Rem.1100's and use very little oil, a good spray and wipe off the excess.
Also a good supply of o rings come in handy as well.
Try a few out for fit at your local gun shop or at the local club by asking others their feelings pro's con's on each firearm.
There is nothing better than talking about ones firearms.
Well dont expect the guys with high end P guns of K guns let you handle their pricey trap guns.
If you like Remingtons and it fits you and is in your price range by all means buy it.
Smokin Clays is Good Fun,
Rob

 

[ben hunchak]

Buy the 1100 trapgun if all you want to use it for is Trap, otherwise get a field model, for a good autoloader you may want to consider the Beretta.

 

[Bigbubba]

I saw the one you are talking about and it is a steal for the price listed. Keep it clean and it will last you a long long time. I would however, prefer you did not buy it since I am trying to work a trade with him......buy the 11-87 trap that is listed instead....

 

[jay007]

Thanks for the great relies, they have been very helpful, now before I buy a gun what I need to do is get to the range to look into it a little more, and decide on how often i could get out, and use that in setting a price range for a gun.