Remington 1100
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| 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 | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Wayne Leek |
| Manufacturer | Remington Arms |
| Produced | 1963 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3 kg (6.61 lbs) - 3.5 kg (7.73 lbs) |
| Length | varies with model |
| Barrel length | 254 mm (10 inches) - 762 mm (30 inches) |
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| Cartridge | 12 gauge,16 gauge,20 gauge,28 gauge,.410 bore |
| Action | semi-automatic |
| Effective range | 40 m |
| Feed system | up to 8+1 rounds (with extented 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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[edit] History
Designed by Wayne Leek[1], the Remington model 1100 was introduced in 1963 as a successor to the Model 58 gas operated shotguns. 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]. The 1100 is still in production as of 2007, 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)
Several parts of the 1100 are interchangeable with other Remington shotguns model 870 and 11-87.[citation needed]
[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 never jam, its receiver has been placed on the 1100 TAC-4 (tactical) model. This receiver and barrel are made of thicker, heavier steel to accommodate rapid succession of fire and cooling.
[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.
