I have a Remington 1100 16 gage. I recently took it out to sight it in for the upcoming deer season. It will not fire. Brought it home, cleaned it,the trigger and spring are both good. It will dry fire with the barrel lose,(forend cap not securely tightened)as soon as its tightened, the trigger pulls but no "click" and hammer don't move. Any help suggestions would be appreciated.
Remington 1100 help
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With the barrel loose the hammer will fall, but when tight, the hammer will not fall? That is a mysterious sounding symptom. A bit of history on the gun might be of help. Did you hunt with it last season and put it away "wet"? or did not clean before sticking it in the closet? Operating the action should indicate whether the hammer is cocking and being held back. Maybe its time to have drop the trigger group and have a closer look.
WM
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First, welcome to the High Road. Not sure without actually handling the gun but it sounds like there is something not where it it is supposed to be. When you tighten the barrel nut it sounds like the bolt is being pushed out of battery preventing it from locking forward fully. If you cleaned it by taking the trigger and bolt assembly down something may not of went back in like it should of.
Try repeating your process again but look at the bolt assembly when you tighten the barrel nut down, does it move back slightly out of full battery? All we can do is offer you some suggestions without having hands on gun. Good luck.
Try repeating your process again but look at the bolt assembly when you tighten the barrel nut down, does it move back slightly out of full battery? All we can do is offer you some suggestions without having hands on gun. Good luck.
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Welcome... I'm going to ask some dumb questions:
1. Have you shot it before? Did the gun work previously?
2. If not, are you sure it's a 16 gauge barrel?
3. Are you sure it's a 16-gauge bolt?
1. Have you shot it before? Did the gun work previously?
2. If not, are you sure it's a 16 gauge barrel?
3. Are you sure it's a 16-gauge bolt?
expat_alaska
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Either take it to a competent smith or learn for yourself:
https://www.amazon.com/Remington-M1100-M11-87-Shotguns-Manual/dp/B001TNY9QS
(I cannot find it online as a .pdf file like the Kuhnhausen 1911 book.)
Your choice. I have owned 3 870 Wingmasters and 1 1100, and the 1100 is sometimes a persnickety shotgun, especially with the O-rings. The 11-87 is the better choice in a semi-auto. I prefer the 870 for simplification and reliability.
Jim
https://www.amazon.com/Remington-M1100-M11-87-Shotguns-Manual/dp/B001TNY9QS
(I cannot find it online as a .pdf file like the Kuhnhausen 1911 book.)
Your choice. I have owned 3 870 Wingmasters and 1 1100, and the 1100 is sometimes a persnickety shotgun, especially with the O-rings. The 11-87 is the better choice in a semi-auto. I prefer the 870 for simplification and reliability.
Jim
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Kudu is on the right track, look at the extractor and the slot it is supposed to slide into. Also, the barrel gas ring may be dragging on the gas piston, piston seal, and action bar assembly. If you do not have an owner's manual go to www.remington.com and download one.
I have had the same O ring in my 1963 Model 1100 since about 1967. They only get damaged during disassembly and assembly. IMO an 1100 is one of the simplest and most reliable designs ever to come down the pike. It will not go as long between cleanings as some newer designs, and it won't shoot everything from 2-3/4" to 3-1/2", but it do work. Best to clean the gas parts with at least a quick 5 minute spray and wipedown AFTER you shoot, not before you go the next time.
I have had the same O ring in my 1963 Model 1100 since about 1967. They only get damaged during disassembly and assembly. IMO an 1100 is one of the simplest and most reliable designs ever to come down the pike. It will not go as long between cleanings as some newer designs, and it won't shoot everything from 2-3/4" to 3-1/2", but it do work. Best to clean the gas parts with at least a quick 5 minute spray and wipedown AFTER you shoot, not before you go the next time.
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