Help a newbie decide, which Remington?

[Flame Red]

Folks,

I'm a newbie and would like to get your advice in helping me select a new shotgun. To make it short, I have decided to either get a Remington model 1100 or 1187 12 gauge. I want a general purpose gun, something that is good for all around. I rather get a 26" barrel than a 28 or something shorter. I pretty much will be using 2 3/4" shells exclusively. I don't really need any fancy furniture, just a plain black synthetic stock would be fine.

I am not really sure what the difference is between the 1100 and 1187. I think that the 1187 can use the larger shells? I heard some people say that if you are not planning on using the larger shells to get the 1100 since its smaller chamber will be more reliably with the 2 3/4" shells.

Looking at Bud's I see so many models, but it appears that two are close.

Remington 1100 Sport 12 28" Rem-Choke GS
Remington 1187 Sportsman 12 26" Rem-Choke Mod Black

What are the differences between the above and which would you recommend to me?

Thanks in advance.

 

[ArmedBear]

Those are not Winchesters, they're Remingtons.

And I would recommend steering clear of both.

What do you plan to do with it?

 

[highorder]

To make it short, I have decided to either get a Winchester model 1100 or 1187 12 guage.

Both those models are Remington products.

Aside from that, I'd recommend the 1100 unless you're be hunting turkey or waterfoul with your shotgun. My primary shotgun is 2-3/4" only and I've never found it lacking.

 

[oneounceload]

Of those two, and if there is no plan for waterfowl, go with the 1100. Although, for the same money, you can get a Beretta.........

 

[reckless carolinian]

Just curious, why an autoloader? Not that there is anything wrong with that, and it is your decision, just asking what led you to those in particular?

 

[ArmedBear]

And again: what do you plan to do with it?