Remington 1100 fitter in Central New York

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I just started skeet with my 40-year-old 12 gauge Remington model 1100 and need to find an expert in central New York (or wider area) to fit (replace) my stock that is probably 1/2 inch too short, probably needs a cant to the inside, and the distance of the comb checked.

Suggestions?


Thanks.
 
I can't help you on the Smith but a 1100 isn't to bad to take down and you can download the manual offline as well. I would look into replacing the stock yourself if you care to save a few buck

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I'm not recommending nor do I know of its close to you....

John Jovino Gun Shop in the little Italy area of Manhattan (?) is said to be the oldest gunship in the US and has been in that family since the 20s I think and was found in 1911.

I've always been a little fascinated by that.

Maybe worth a call. If nothing else just for a reference. They gotta know a lot stuff there.
 
Waters, I live out west. Can't help you with NY state. But...

I'm always thankful to ask the other shotgun shooters in town and listen to their responses.
Or wait until a regional or national shoot comes to town, hang around and talk to the smiths.
That doesn't mean I run off to someone's favorite shotgun smith and put down money.
But it does give me 3 or 4 names to sit and talk to them, finding the one I like best.

And even though you think the stock is 1/2" short and needs cant, even if true
I always keep a TRULY open mind when I find the right shotgun smith.
They know more than I'll ever know. My preconceived notion may be all wrong.

:)
 
How "central" New York? The sporting belt between Poughkeepsie and Albany is full of gun shops and gun fitters. Farther North is terra incognita! Orvis Sandanona comes to mind. Keith Lupton does a traveling gun-fitting I believe. Several others available if that's not too far South. Let me know.

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It seems to me that you could solve the first problem easily simply by installing a recoil pad of the appropriate size. This will also adjust other factors and may do what you want. Give it a try.
 
I don't know where you are, but we used to live in Pennellville, NY, near Phoenix, and there was a gunsmith in Pennellville. Can't recall his name, been 20 years ago. Worth looking into. There was a trap/skeet club there too, so I'm thinking he'd probably be familiar with fitting shotguns.

Well, that wasn't hard, here ya go.....

Alamo Gun Shop
L Romano Rifle Co Inc
551 Stewarts Corners Road
Pennellville, NY 13132
Web: www.romanorifle.com
 
Thank you all for the pointers. I did add a rubber recoil pad to try. Length better but rubber grabs. Fine if you start at the shoulder.

I have learned to hold the gun higher and my head straighter so no change in comb or cast. Just about 1/2 inch solid recoil pad added to the stock.

More comfortable with the gun, next I go to a certified instructor so not to start with too many bad habits.

P.S. My location is Rome, NY.

Again, thank you.
 
The Remington 1100 is not for everyone. My father has one, and I hate it for its recoil and the loud concussive blast that emanates from its ejection port (NOT fun if you're a lefty). Given the high cost of any gunsmith work, you may consider just replacing it with a more modern design.

That being said, you don't need a gunsmith to replace the stock, and there's a wide variety of aftermarket options available. Check Boyd's offerings here:

https://www.boydsgunstocks.com/FindAStock?Make=3U&Model=225&Action=2N
 
sbwaters said:
P.S. My location is Rome, NY.

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I must applaud your uncommon good sense in taking some instruction. It will advance your skills rapidly.

Sadly, as it appears that you live in the Midwest ;-) I can offer no advice on instructors. When they eventually run electricity lines out there, you will probably be able to find someone on the interweb.



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The Remington 1100 is not for everyone. My father has one, and I hate it for its recoil and the loud concussive blast that emanates from its ejection port (NOT fun if you're a lefty).
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This is borderline absurd. The 1100 is well known as one of the softest shooting guns ever. They didn't even put recoil pads on them initially except the Magnums and Trap guns. If you are getting concussive blast out of the ejection port you are the first person I have ever heard that complaint from. The 1100 action is actually slower than many others.
 
BTW, on my hunt for a fitter I found that within two miles of my home is the Perazzi dealer whom I visited perhaps to find a pointer on my quest.

What I found in an unassuming building was a delightful gunsmith shop peopled by the nicest, most knowledgeable craftsmen. They took the time from their work to look at my 1970s 12 ga Remington 1100 and pronounce it to be in excellent shape and a fine beginning shotgun for me if I were to add half and inch to the stock.

Then they showed me their Perazzi High Tech with its fine balance point, wider action, and reverse rib that was narrow at the back and wide at the front that sighted so beautifully. Had I $14,000 at hand, I happily would have walked out with it.

What a gem of a business to have in our neighborhood.

Ye who can afford $9-10K for a shotgun really should consider visiting to be fit for one.

I feel fortunate, in my beginning efforts, to have visited. At the end they pointed me toward a place about a half hour away for instruction. :)
 
Dave Klotz
DaMar Gunsmith in Weedsport, NY just off exit 40 on the Thruway. Fantastic gunsmith that specializes in shotguns. His son Dennis is good too.
 
WardenWolf

The Remington 1100 is not for everyone. My father has one, and I hate it for its recoil and the loud concussive blast that emanates from its ejection port (NOT fun if you're a lefty). Given the high cost of any gunsmith work, you may consider just replacing it with a more modern design.
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I'm not sure if you're serious... or are you mimicking the reporter that claims he suffered "temporary PTSD" from shooting the mild mannered 2.23 AR-15?

The 1100 is a sweet-shootin shotgun. It doesn't even have a recoil pad.

Here's mine. I only shoot high-brass loads through it; no reduced-recoil stuff.

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