Remington 1100
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The Remington 1100 is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun, popular among waterfowlers and clay target shooters.
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[edit] History
Designed by Wayne Leek[1], the Remington model 1100 was introduced in 1963 as a successor to John Browning's Model 11. All models of the 1100 are gas operated [2], with a mechanism that noticeably reduces recoil.[3]. The 1100 is still in production as of 2006, and is the best selling selfloading shotgun in U.S. history.[4]
[edit] Model Introduction
- 12 gauge (1963)
- 16 gauge (1964)
- 20 gauge (1969)
- .410 bore (1969)
- Matched Pair in .410 bore & 28-gauge (1970)
[edit] 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 was particularly popular, as it reduced felt recoil.
The 1100 is also a popular Trap gun, special versions with high ribs and Monte Carlo stocks are available. As with other semi automatic shotguns a shell catcher can be used to avoid spent shells hitting others on the squad when shooting Trap.
The reduced recoil of the Remington 1100 makes it popular with first time, smaller framed and women Skeet shooters.
[edit] Trivia
Several parts of the 1100 will interchange with other Remington shotguns model 870 and 11-87.
[edit] Manual
[edit] 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 1100, 11-87 & 11-87 Super magnum Autoloading Shotguns, Remington Arms Company, Form RD 7061 Rev. 205
- ^ Murtz, ibid.
- ^ ibid.
