Remington 1100 and 1187

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I am currently looking at Remington 1100 and 1187. I have good offers for both. Both are competitively priced and similar conditions. Bluing is at least 95%, stock is clean, action smooth.
Any suggestion as to pros and cons?
 
The 1100 is likely 2 3/4" only. The 1187 will be 3" chambered. The build quality will be better on the 1100. 2 3/4" cartridges are not the handi cap some feel they are. I would take the 1100 over the 1187 because I feel it is a better built and more reliable gun. If the 1100 is chambered for 3" cartridges it may experience difficulty with low power 2 3/4" cartridges. The plus is that both models have a lot of spare parts available. The 1100 may not have screw in Rem Chokes but the 1187 will. Even with the 1187 chambered in 3" and with Rem Chokes I would take the good old 1100. Just my opinion.

Darryl
 
I have put many thousands of rounds through both and the 11-87 was my Fav for a SS mag tube that was easier to keep clean and the universal availability of 3" chambers, also the light contour barrel which seemed to balance better. Almost all the parts are interchangeable except the gas ring system and fore end stock . My 11-87 would cycle properly with anything from 7/8 oz target loads to 3" mags.
 
I've got multiples of both , and love them all. I like the looks of the 1100 best , with the gloss finish and fleur de lis stock set, but if I was shooting for money, it would be the lighter 11-87 Premier that I would choose. Really , can't go wrong with either. Just stay away from the 11-87 Sportsman, as it's not as reliable as the Premier or Special purpose.
 
I'm always keeping an eye out for an 1187 or 870 SP or SPS preferably in the original mossyoak bottomland with a 26" barrel.

I'd say your desire for choketubes and a 3" chamber should be your deciding feature. I'd recommend you pick up and carry an extra o-ring or 2, its easy and cheap insurance that will get you back in the game quickly.
 
They are basically the same gun only difference is the spring collar on gas system most 1100 1187 barrels will interchange the 1187 extractor is .030 wider some 1100 barrels may need to be opened to allow for this but not always . REM choke barrels feel like baseball bats but the 1187 light contour barrels balance well and are lively just like a fixed choke 1100 barrel. The Rem choke barrels kill the balance for me to mussel heavy for my taste.
 
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I have had an 11-87 Primier since they first came out. Added a slug barrel and it’s my do all shotgun. Have taken many game with it every season from ducks to deer. Never any problems, just clean and maintain it and it will treat you right. Also a excellent clays gun with its soft shooting gas system. I will admit my newer shotguns with a more modern gas system design are easier to clean but the 11-87 isn’t to bad. Bonus lots of spare parts and accessories, like barrels and stocks, chokes etc.
 
11 87 is a great gun i have one in mint condition that im going to be selling.

Whats the value on them anyways?
 
It will be an all around gun. Clays, field, anything goes. I took the 11-87 yesterday. Clean and tight with just a few minor scratches. I just have to replace the recoil pad as the prev owner installed an Pacmayr with an LOP extension.
 
I've had several of both years ago. Bought the 11-87 the year they were introduced. Only difference I found in the two was the 11-87 was slightly heavier and had a more weight forward balance and feel. Physically it had a stainless mag tube which was easier to keep clean and of course it cycled both 2 3/4" & 3" ammo. Aside from that I did not find any difference in quality. The 11-87 forend split in half lengthwise the first hunt with it. Shot two rounds at a wood duck going through the decoys and the forend split and fell right off the gun. The 1100's I had always had something breaking. The 11-87 was my last Remington autoloader. Sold the last of them I owned in 1990 and I'll never own another of either.
 
I've owned 6 1100/11-87s over the years, still have three. Love shooting them.

Make sure you use a synthetic lube on the gas system, something like BreakFree CLP. It doesn't bake on hard like regular oil. Cleaning is a breeze.
 
Thanks for the tip, I am actually looking for the Gas System Kit. I was told Remington ceased production before Remington entered bankruptcy. They are now back, hopefully production resumes shortly.

Grouse Man said:
I've owned 6 1100/11-87s over the years, still have three. Love shooting them.

Make sure you use a synthetic lube on the gas system, something like BreakFree CLP. It doesn't bake on hard like regular oil. Cleaning is a breeze.
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