what to inspect when acquiring a used 1100/1187

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I've never even SHOT a semi auto shotgun. Never cocked the charging handle, nothing. However I am wanting to take the plunge and get an 1100 or 11-87. What should I look for? How should I make sure the gun's in working order? How hard are these guns to fieldstrip and reassemble?


How does gas operation differ vs. recoil? Is there different parts involved? I know recoil usually recoils heavier loads to eject the shells reliably, other than that I'm totally a newjack to semis. Can someone chime in with some semi-auto jedi knowledge please? :)
 
I think you should have your head inspected, first and foremost.:D

I'll sell you my 1100, though, if you want it.
 
Don't forget to look at Berettas for gas guns and Benelli for inertia guns. I have an 1100 in 28 gauge - lots of fun. Gas guns spread out the recoil over a slightly longer time frame so the PERCEIVED recoil is less. ACTUAL recoil is dependent on weight of ejecta, velocity, etc......
 
If you don't mind the recoil, the Remington Model 11 or 11-48 can be had for a bit cheaper. They're quite reliable, since there aren't seals that'll wear out over time. I don't actually know much about the 1100 or 11-87, other than (and I believe this is correct), the 11-87 has the capability to accept 3" shells.

The best way to make sure the gun's in working order is to make sure the place has some sort of guarantee that it'll shoot. I haven't taken apart an 1100 or 11-87, so I wouldn't really be sure what to look for.
 
You don't want to take it apart. You'll see how it's put together.

Some 1100s can shoot 3" shells. I've got one, an 1100 Magnum.
 
I'm looking to sell my 11-87. What are you planning on using it for?
Deer?
Trap?
Birds?
 
You should get a guarantee that it's working (or your money back), or you should take it out and test it.

They work like any semi-auto rifle, except that they load like any tube fed shotgun. They are only a smidge more difficult to field strip than a pump, and then only if you're playing with the gas rings. The 11-87 is supposed to handle heavy or lighter loads, but you should test this out before buying. The usual culprit is the O-ring, which is easily replaced. The main advantage is slightly less recoil.
 
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