I have a few questions about an 1100 I just picked up.
For a little background, I've been thinking of buying a moderately priced O/U (to me that's in the $800-$1200 range). Something like the Franchi Instinct L or a CZ Redhead/Wingshooter. My intended use would be some hunting (dove, quail, pheasant) and to get into skeet or 5 stand shooting. I'm just getting interested in both. I currently have a Mossberg pump in 12ga. I was thinking of getting a 20ga.
So, on Friday i was in a local shop looking at some shotguns. Just wanted to get my hands on some to see which ones felt good as my wife is looking for some direction from for an upcoming gift. They didn't have a good selection, but while I was there, in walks a guy looking to sell his Remington 1100 12ga with a fixed IC barrel. For whatever reason, the guy behind the counter says they're not interested in buying the gun. Overhearing this conversation, I walk up to the guy and say "come find me when you're done and let's talk". Out in the parking lot, he shows me the gun and it starts to get my interest. Long story short, I walked away with his 1100 for $200.
I've read a lot of threads where people recommend 1100's or 11-87's on the used market, but I didn't expect to find one this easily. From what I can tell, the gun is in really good shape. I would estimate the finish in the 85-90% range. Wood is very good and the blueing shows no wear. I broke it down last weekend and gave it a good cleaning, as it was pretty dirty. I think I'll hang in to this for a while since it seems like a good deal.
Here are my questions...
I know I can change the barrel to something that accepts chokes. But what would you recommend I do with this one? Have the original barrel modified to accept chokes or buy a new barrel?
If the latter, which ones would you recommend?
Am I asking for trouble if I were to put a 3" barrel on a mom-magnum receiver?
Here are some pics since everyone likes pics.
Thanks in advance, Brent
For a little background, I've been thinking of buying a moderately priced O/U (to me that's in the $800-$1200 range). Something like the Franchi Instinct L or a CZ Redhead/Wingshooter. My intended use would be some hunting (dove, quail, pheasant) and to get into skeet or 5 stand shooting. I'm just getting interested in both. I currently have a Mossberg pump in 12ga. I was thinking of getting a 20ga.
So, on Friday i was in a local shop looking at some shotguns. Just wanted to get my hands on some to see which ones felt good as my wife is looking for some direction from for an upcoming gift. They didn't have a good selection, but while I was there, in walks a guy looking to sell his Remington 1100 12ga with a fixed IC barrel. For whatever reason, the guy behind the counter says they're not interested in buying the gun. Overhearing this conversation, I walk up to the guy and say "come find me when you're done and let's talk". Out in the parking lot, he shows me the gun and it starts to get my interest. Long story short, I walked away with his 1100 for $200.
I've read a lot of threads where people recommend 1100's or 11-87's on the used market, but I didn't expect to find one this easily. From what I can tell, the gun is in really good shape. I would estimate the finish in the 85-90% range. Wood is very good and the blueing shows no wear. I broke it down last weekend and gave it a good cleaning, as it was pretty dirty. I think I'll hang in to this for a while since it seems like a good deal.
Here are my questions...
I know I can change the barrel to something that accepts chokes. But what would you recommend I do with this one? Have the original barrel modified to accept chokes or buy a new barrel?
If the latter, which ones would you recommend?
Am I asking for trouble if I were to put a 3" barrel on a mom-magnum receiver?
Here are some pics since everyone likes pics.
Thanks in advance, Brent