Remington 1100

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

History
Designed by Wayne Leek, 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, with a mechanism that noticeably reduces recoil. . The 1100 is still in production as of 2007, and is the best selling selfloading shotgun in U.S. history.

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



Manual

 * Official Remington 1100/11-87 Manual (.pdf)
 * Official Remington 1100 Schematic