Thoughts on Remington 1100 for HD use

[Isaac-1]

I just bought a barrel and magazine extension off ebay at what I think is a good price ($125 for 22 inch slug barrel with 4 chokes, contrasting fiber optic sights, and a +4 magazine extension). I also have an older 1960's 1100 12 GA in good condition sitting around not doing anything, it could use new stocks due to slight water damage on the wood, so I was thinking about adding a new set of black stocks along with the barrel and extension. Any thoughts?

Ike

p.s. I already have a 20 GA 870 HD gun set up with a 20 inch barrel +2 extension and a Surefire 618 forestock light

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

I've been using one since last may as my HD gun. It's a good choice but you have to choose if you like it better than your current 870.

 

[Virginian]

If they get past the dogs and the .357 the 1100 is next up at my house. Although my is totally unaltered except for a different 28" barrel.

 

[Hunterdad]

Just make sure to shoot the snot out of it once you have it configured the way you want. You need to have 100% confidence in that gun if you plan on using it for HD. Also, make sure to keep it clean....those gas guns can be finicky when dirty.

 

[DaleCooper51]

I keep a 26" skeet choked 12ga 1100 as a house gun. I have thousands of rounds through one over the last number of years and have complete confidence in mine.

 

[Powerglide]

Been using a Skeet B for 35 years as my bedroom gun.Wouldn't hesitate a bit.It was maintained well over the years of skeet shootin and will still bust 25 all day long.As well as a burglar.

 

[Isaac-1]

Small world, in addition to the one I am considering converting I also have an 1100 Skeet B

 

[Blue Line]

Bad one of these will turn the 1100 into a fancy single shot.

http://http://www.midwayusa.com/product/113820/remington-barrel-seal-remington-1100-11-87-12-16-20-gauge-rubber-black?cm_vc=S015ID140912

I had this happen one time and bought a couple of extras just in case.

 

[FIVETWOSEVEN]

One guy that I go trap shooting with has his use an 1100 with a broken extractor which makes it a single shot.