Remington 1100 G3 12ga/28in.

[Russmill84]

Though about getting the g3 for being my duck/pheasant gun. Does anyone here have any experiences with this gun? If so please let me know. Also if you think there is a better semi for that price let me know.

[Chaingang]

I've never had much luck with the 1100's. Lots of jamming issues. Of course those were guns from the late 70's and early 80's. Not sure what the new ones are like so can't comment on them. I'm sure many have used and still use their 1100's and love them, just didn't work out for me.

Anyway since then I have gone on to Beretta and have never looked back. I still have my 22 year old Beretta A302 and while it's not my main hunting gun any longer it still works flawlessly. I have a couple other Beretta autoloaders, one which I just purchased this fall and that is a 391 Urika2 12 ga. Haven't really put enough rounds through it yet to see how this new model will hold up yet, but I'm guessing it will be as reliable as all the others have been.

Don't mean to be pushing Beretta at you, but If cost is a factor Beretta makes a less expensive (under $800) model, the 3901 which is based primarily on a predecessor to the 391 (A390). I believe they make a couple different versions of them in wood or synthetic. I know of some people who use them and love the simplicity as compared to the more complicated gas system of the 391 Urika's.

[Russmill84]

looking into berettas..thanks!

[romeo212000]

I have heard less than stellar reviews on the G3. In my opinion for the money I would really look into the beretta. I am buying the beretta 3901 for myself. $547.00 at wal mart and you are getting beretta quality. And it actually fits me. I find the remington 100 stocks do not fit me. The Stock is too shallow and I really have to force it onto my cheek. Not a trait I find desirable in a gun. But that is just how they fit me. Might fit you perfectly.

[Russmill84]

Well I just got back from the shop here in town, and I believe the beretta is amazing...the 1100 G3 was just a little different on the fit. It was a very nice gun though. The Beretta on the other hand just felt short for me...ended up looking at the Weatherby SA08 12/28 and itwas like a miracle fit! Anything on these?? If they are quality like their rifles, I am hands down sold.

[romeo212000]

weatherby makes good stuff. I say go for it.

[Chaingang]

Well I just got back from the shop here in town, and I believe the beretta is amazing...the 1100 G3 was just a little different on the fit. It was a very nice gun though. The Beretta on the other hand just felt short for me...ended up looking at the Weatherby SA08 12/28 and itwas like a miracle fit! Anything on these?? If they are quality like their rifles, I am hands down sold.

Being short I take it you mean length of pull or basically the stock is too short. Easily fixed by adding a thicker recoil pad and or spacer to it. Any competent gunsmith can add a half inch or more without too much effort. If your a decent do-it-yourself kind of guy not real difficult if you have the tools. A quick and dirty way would be to add a slip over pad over the existing one adding length that way. Either way if I really like a gun a short stock isn't going to keep me from buying it.

Not uncommon to find guns that are too long or short for those of us that are shorter than 5'8" or taller than 6ft. Many aftermarket recoil pads out there in varying thicknesses to choose from. I almost always ditch the factory pads anyway as they don't offer much in the way of comfort and are usually fairly hard. I'm partial to the kickeez pads: http://www.kickeezproducts.com/

[ACooper]

Cant really talk about the G3, but I would lay a bet that more birds have been killed with an 1100 than any other autoloader. Grew up shooting them, as long as they are dry lubed never a problem.

[postoakshorthairs]

My wife bought me an 20 g. 1100 two years ago for xmas and it's been very unreliable...as mentioned before tons of jamming issues. It's back in the shop now for a look. I would go with a beretta or franchi. I like the feel and swing of the gun but I don't want a single shot.

[Greg Jennings]

Have shot a room full of shells through an 1100. You have to keep them clean and dry-lubed. If you gunk up the works, they'll jam on you in a New York second.

[tanner]

1100's are good guns, dads is reliable but like chaingang said a few jamming issues, but its an older gun too, remington 1187 is a good autoloader too, alot like the 1100's, i duck hunt with a stoeger m2000 and i love it, it has a little trouble cycling low brass, but 3" shells never a problem, also love the inertia system, you may not want one but there pretty much a benelli at a third of the price and will only shoot 2 3/4" and 3", they have inertia system but not the recoil so they kick like a mule when you first get them, nothing a good kick pad cant fix.

[romeo212000]

1100's are good guns, dads is reliable but like chaingang said a few jamming issues, but its an older gun too, remington 1187 is a good autoloader too, alot like the 1100's, i duck hunt with a stoeger m2000 and i love it, it has a little trouble cycling low brass, but 3" shells never a problem, also love the inertia system, you may not want one but there pretty much a benelli at a third of the price and will only shoot 2 3/4" and 3", they have inertia system but not the recoil so they kick like a mule when you first get them, nothing a good kick pad cant fix.

How would a 12 gauge handle a 1 oz load? Would it be too light?

[Greg Jennings]

I've shot a lot of 1 oz loads through an 1100 without issues. I've even done it with a Magnum with a 2-3/4 barrel on it. It works till it gets cold or a little gummed up.

[romeo212000]

I meant on the M2000

[Russmill84]

Well I picked up the weatherby, and it is of great quality in its finish. It is a beautiful shot, considering i haven't paid this much for a shotgun ever. I guess you get what you pay for. It shot perfect for me, and did just fine in the -5 windchill we had. Thank you for all the remarks.

[tdhusker]

11-87's are very reliable and very easy to clean the mag tube on in order to keep then working good. I shot one for a few years and an occasional wipe down of hte tube and you're good to go (as with all 1100's you have to have a good O ring). I would encourage anyone who wants an autoloader for field use to consider an 11-87 and you can look for an LC model if you want less weight. I see them for very reasonable used prices compared to some of the popular imported guns.

The advantage of any 1100 family of guns is recoil reduction. There still isn't a gun in the price range that kicks less. They are durable as heck too.

[Russmill84]

I just can't say enough about this weatherby guys and gals...this thing is absolutely amazing!! Shot it this last weekend on pheasant and it was truly a remrkable feeling to shoot so well.