| Remington 1100 | |
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 Remington 1100 Tactical Shotgun in 12 gauge |
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| Type | Shotgun |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | USA |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Wayne Leek |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
| Produced | 1963-Present |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 8 lb (3.6 kg) (28" barrel) |
| Length | varies with model |
| Barrel length | 18 in (457 mm) to 30 in (762 mm) |
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| Cartridge | 12 gauge,16 gauge,20 gauge,28 gauge,.410 bore |
| Action | semi-automatic |
| Feed system | up to 8+1 rounds (with extended ammo tube but normally only 4+1), internal tube magazine |
The Remington 1100 is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun, popular among waterfowlers and clay target shooters.
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History
Designed by Wayne Leek[1], the Remington Model 1100 was introduced in 1963 as a successor to the Model 58 and 878 gas operated shotguns. It found immediate high levels of acceptance due to its perceived excellent handling characteristics, a significant reduction in felt recoil, and excellent reliability. The Model 58s had supplanted the recoil operated Model 11-48, which retained the long recoil action of John Browning's original design, present in the Remington Model 11 and the Auto-5. All models of the 1100 are gas operated [2], with a mechanism that noticeably reduces recoil.[3]. Several variations of the Model 1100, in 12, 20, and 28 gauges, and .410 bore are still in production as of 2009. The Remington Model 1100 ushered in the era of truly successful and reliable gas actuated autoloading shotguns, and it is the best selling autoloading shotgun in U.S. history.[4]
Model Introduction
- 12 gauge (1963)
- 16 gauge (1964)
- 20 gauge (1969)
- .410 bore (1969)
- Matched Pair in .410 bore & 28 gauge (1970)
Several parts of the 1100 are interchangeable with other Remington shotguns model 870 and 11-87.
Uses in Trap and Skeet Shooting
When it was introduced in 1963, the Remington 1100 was an immediate success with Skeet shooters in particular. The gas-operated action of the model 1100 reduced felt recoil. The 1100 is also a popular Trap shotgun. Versions with high ribs and Monte Carlo stocks are available.
Manual
Notes
- ^ Harold Murtz. Gun Digest Treasury (DBI Books, 1994), p.193
- ^ Instruction Book for:Models 1100, 11-87 & 11-87 Super magnum Autoloading Shotguns Models Which the 3.5 Super magnum came out in late august 07 as the new 08 models 1100, 11-87 & 11-87 Super magnum Autoloading Shotguns, Remington Arms Company, Form RD 7061 Rev. 205
- ^ Murtz, ibid.
- ^ ibid.
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