I am thinking of buying a Rem 11-87 .....

[Mike Sr.]

Anyone with experience with this model...whadyya think of the 11-87?

[Virginian]

I like it, and i think it is a fine gun. I prefer the older Model 1100s, but that's mainly because of the styling, and the 11-87 is really only a slight evolution of the Model 1100. The 11-87's gas system is definitely more versatile, handling anything from 2-3/4 ounce target loads to 2-1/4 ounce 3" Magnums. Everyone I know who has one likes it.

[JImbothefiveth]

2-3/4 ounce target loads
Don't you mean 2-3/4 inch target loads? If not, those must be some really tough clay pigeons! :neener:

On a more serious note, does it handle all those very reliably? I'm thinking about getting one.

[RetiredLawman]

Mine cycles evereything I've ever fed it from 7/8 oz on up. I recommed the 3" model. The 3 1/2" model is finicky with light loads.

It is a good, solid, reliable gun in the 3" model.

[ggarfield965]

Check out a 930 Autoloader from Mossberg. Save some dinero.

[Virginian]

Oops, sorry. Brain fa*t !

[Mike Sr.]

I am a 20 ga fan...I do not think the MBerg is in 20...yet...

As for 20 vs 12 controversy: I can miss as easily with the 12 as I can with a 20..

Went Pheasant hunting -1st x in 20 + yrs..- this past W/End....by myself I walked an ankle, waist, neck deep weed field. about 1/4 section.


Shoot one find it...shoot one find it...shoot one find it..


MISSED 2 DOUBLES @ 10 YARDS:fire: :banghead: :o, DROP'D TWO SINGLES AT 35+ YARDS...go figure...:what::what:


Shot 2bxes of shell and got my limit... and had a FREEKING BALL....

[eddie c-clamp]

Sounds like a great day....congrats

[ggarfield965]

Mossber'g stupid site isn't working for me right now, but I am almost certain they make a 20 Ga autoloader. I happen to have a 20 Ga Mossberg 500 (pump action) that I really like. Best of all, they put the safety in the right freaking place.

[Bill B.]

Remington 1187 is a good shotgun but in 12 ga. always was heavier than the comparable Remington 1100. Most hunters chose the 1100 for this very reason. Those that need to shoot a diet of 3 inch mags. would want the 1187 as the added weight would be a good thing to dampen recoil.

[Virginian]

The original weight issue was that Remington introduced the RemChoke barrels on the early 11-87s, and they were heavier. To address the weight concerns (bitching) about barrel weight, they introduced the 'Light Contour' RemChoke barrels and even later, the 11-96s. The 11-87 is nothing but an 1100 with a minor modification (with big capabilities) to the gas system. The stocks, receivers, and a whole lot of other parts are the exact same except for the looks. If you take the time to look at the parts lists, a whole lot of the numbers are the same.

[Griff56]

I have one that I purchased as a used gun from a dealer some years ago. I find it to be the best choice for me.
It handles anything I throw at it to shoot. It has a soft recoil if you are recoil sensitive. You can get new barrels for it. Only down side is that I do not like the rubber bands on the recoil systems. Seems funky to me, but I have had no problem with them. Just follow the directions when cleaning. A bit more challenging to disassemble than the 870 but not hard once you learn the details.
Mine has good wood and handles very well. Only down side is that if you shoot trap or clays it kicks the empties out all over the place. I reload.

The stock does have a small ding in the wood where some dummy (read present owner) let it fall against a steel rod.

I think the new ones are a bit pricy but the gun shows usually have some on hand for reasonable prices. At least they did. Don't know about how things will go in the future.

[Klusterbuck]

I've shot Rems, Federals, and Wins all the cheapest crap I could find for busting clays. Handled them without a hitch.

[Shotgun Dave]

Mike I have owned two 1100's and now have a 11-87 premier. My son bought me a set of chokes for Christmas last year, which makes it a really good all around gun for hunting or killing clays. Never mis-fired and has never had an ejection problem, even with reloads. Going to keep it.

[coyotehitman]

The 11-87's gas system is definitely more versatile, handling anything from 2-3/4 ounce target loads to 2-1/4 ounce 3" Magnums.

From my experience, the 1187 doesn't digest light loads. I have one, as do 2 of my friends, and we were using single shot 1187's last year during dove season. Anything but the lightest loads feed reliably, though.

[Griff56]

Not to dispute coyotehitman, but I have been shooting Remington light target loads in my 12 gauge 11-87 and it eats them rather well. FWIW

[sheephearder]

Having shot trap and skeet with both and in 12 & 20 GA both, the 1187s that I had shoot every thing they were feed. The 1100s were either 12GA 2 3/4 or 3" magnums (not both) the magnums would run the 2 3/4" hot hunting loads but not the trap loads. The 1187 is the same gun as the 1100 with a different gas port that is self regulating so it will work with a wider verity of loads. The old 1100 had one hole for a gas port if a magnum or 2 holes if it was for the lighter loads. Either are good guns if you keep the gas system clean. Good luck--- Bill

[Capstick1]

I have an 1187. I haven't many problems with it other than it is a little heavy. The gun does have a few minor quirks that you should be aware of. The gas system uses plastic/rubber o rings and these o rings do wear out eventually especially after 800 rds or so have been fired through the gun. 90% of ammo feeding problems are usually caused by a faulty or worn out o ring. The good news is these rubber orings are only a few dollars apiece so most people who own and shoot 1100's/1187's alot usually have a small package of orings in reserve. If you don't clean the magazine tube and gas piston every few hundred rounds or so this can also accelerate the wear and tear on the o ring from the carbon build up. Remington also recommends that the action spring is replaced at around the 10000 rd mark. Other than that this is one of the classic great shotguns and should outlast you and your kids.

[Snarlingiron]

Traded my 11-87 in on a Beretta AL390 (which sells new for about the same as the 11-87), and have not regretted it for one instant.

That's all I got to say about that.

[steve jackson]

Traded in an old 1100 for a 11-87 in 1992. Put the slug barrel on yesterday and put it within 1 inch of the center at 75 yds.... after sitting on the shelf all year. You should buy a back-up rubber gasket for the gas system..... $5.50 worth of insurance.

Shoots any size load - from No. 8's to deer slugs - with no hesitation or problem. The 3" magnum is truly a legend in my book!

[hags]

I whole heartedly recommend the Winchester SX3 (or SX2). Unbelievable guns!!!!!

[evbutler462]

Viton #21 O-rings for the 12 gauge are $4.00 a dozen. A dozen will last you forever. Ask for them at your local hardware. Don't get buna rubber. Be sure it is Viton. Buna will burn through after a few rounds. Plumbers use buna.

Gunsmiths sell these for $5.00 apiece. Same identical o-ring that Remington uses. The 20 gauge uses #19 Viton.

[hags]

The 11-87 uses an outdated gas system. Sure, it works.
However there are better out there.

The new(er) Berettas and Winchesters run cleaner, faster and longer between cleanings.

No o-rings to worry about. They run a wider variety of ammo/loads and you can custom taylor the gun to shoot the load(s) that work best for you by simply changing the gas piston.

I recently had the same choice to make for myself. I had a long list and the 11-87 didn't make it to the short list.

Not a bad gun by any means but there are better, lighter and more reliable out there.

[bearmgc]

I have both the winchester SX3 and the Rem 11-87. Both have been flawless, though I love the Winchester more. It fits me better and is lighter.