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Remington LT-20 -vs- 11-87 20ga Compact
Looking for a lighter-weight and softer-recoiling shotgun for wife and son. Son will grow into a larger gun later, wife not so much, so I'll keep it in the household.
I already own a Rem 1100 in 12ga, so my first instinct is to look for a used 1100 20ga LT-20. Not too common and a bit spendy for what was on offer. I then look at new manufacture 11-87 20ga Compact and the effective retail price ($550-$600) is at or lower than most used LT-20 prices ($500-$700+).
Plus, most the LT-20 guns would require stock work and some would require installation of adjustable chokes (or another bbl). The 11-87 20ga Compact is turn-key. If I found a used LT-20 at, say, $300, it would be a no-brainer. Paying the same (or more) plus work to get it ready is a bit of a downer.
I have an idea how the 1100 and 11-87 differ in operation, but what concerns me is reliability given Remington's record the last few years.
So, what is the consensus on used 1100 LT-20 vs new 11-87 20ga Compact?
Something Else
Am I overlooking any gas operated semi-auto 20ga compact/light shotguns in this price range? I looked at some and all were well north of $1000 new. I got exicted at a $600 Franchi 20ga, but then determined it was recoil action. Several I handled were lighter than a LT-20 or 11-87 20ga and might do the trick, but they surely do come dear.
Remington LT-20 -vs- 11-87 20ga Compact
Looking for a lighter-weight and softer-recoiling shotgun for wife and son. Son will grow into a larger gun later, wife not so much, so I'll keep it in the household.
I already own a Rem 1100 in 12ga, so my first instinct is to look for a used 1100 20ga LT-20. Not too common and a bit spendy for what was on offer. I then look at new manufacture 11-87 20ga Compact and the effective retail price ($550-$600) is at or lower than most used LT-20 prices ($500-$700+).
Plus, most the LT-20 guns would require stock work and some would require installation of adjustable chokes (or another bbl). The 11-87 20ga Compact is turn-key. If I found a used LT-20 at, say, $300, it would be a no-brainer. Paying the same (or more) plus work to get it ready is a bit of a downer.
I have an idea how the 1100 and 11-87 differ in operation, but what concerns me is reliability given Remington's record the last few years.
So, what is the consensus on used 1100 LT-20 vs new 11-87 20ga Compact?
Something Else
Am I overlooking any gas operated semi-auto 20ga compact/light shotguns in this price range? I looked at some and all were well north of $1000 new. I got exicted at a $600 Franchi 20ga, but then determined it was recoil action. Several I handled were lighter than a LT-20 or 11-87 20ga and might do the trick, but they surely do come dear.