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Remington 1100
Remington 1100 Tactical Shotgun in 12 gauge
Type	semi-automatic shotgun
Land of Origin	United States
Specifications
Length	varies with barrel
Barrel length	254 mm (10 inches) - 762 mm (30 inches)
Weight	3 kg (6.61 lbs) - 3.5 kg (7.73 lbs)
Gauge	12 gauge, 16 gauge, 20 gauge, 28 gauge, .410 bore
Cartridge	2 3/4", various gauges
Action	semi-automatic
Effective Range	40 m
Feed	up to 8+1 rounds (with extented ammo tube but normally only 4+1), internal tube magazine
Service History
In service	mid 1960s-present
Used by	United States law enforcement
Wars	none
Production History
Designer	Wayne Leek
Design Date	1961-62
Manufacturer	Remington Arms
Unit Cost	USD$839.00 - 1692.00 [1]
Produced	1963-present
No. Built	over 600,000
Variants	see below

The Remington 1100 is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun, popular among waterfowlers and clay target shooters.

[edit] History

Designed by Wayne Leek^[2], the Remington model 1100 was introduced in 1963 as a successor to John Browning's Auto-5. All models of the 1100 are gas operated ^[3], with a mechanism that noticeably reduces recoil.^[4]. The 1100 is still in production as of 2007, and is the best selling selfloading shotgun in U.S. history.^[5]

[edit] 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.

[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.

Because of the 1100's durability and ability to almost (almost) never jam, its receiver has been placed on the 1100 TAC-4 (tactical) model. This receiver and barrel are made of thicker, heavier stamped steel to accommodate rapid succession of fire and cooling.

Remington 1100 Tactical Shotgun in 12 gauge - holds 8 rounds (2 3/4") in the magazine

[edit] Variants

[edit] Manuals and more

Gun Owners' Resource has the following relevant documents available for free download for the Remington 1100 and/or its variants:

• Owner's Manual for the Remington 1100 (PDF).
• Complete parts list for the Remington 1100 (PDF).

• 

  An illustrated parts breakdown, with parts list.

• 

  Another exploded view, with parts list.

[edit] Notes

1. ↑ Per Remington MSRP as of 5/16/08
2. ↑ Harold Murtz. Gun Digest Treasury (DBI Books, 1994), p.193
3. ↑ 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
4. ↑ Murtz, ibid.
5. ↑ ibid.

[edit] External links

• Remington 1100 Firearm Model History
• Video from Viking Tactics, Inc. on the 1100 Competition Master

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