The 11-87 is basically an 1100 with a compensating gas system. It can expel excess gas that would otherwise batter the gun when shooting 3" loads or heavy magnum 2 3/4" loads. The 1100 standard is not capable of expelling the gas and will be battered if using heavy magnum loads, it is also chambered for 2 3/4" only.
Early 11-87s had some reliability issues, but I want to say that Remington has since resolved them. However, these issues and the fact that it was being compared to the 1100 (One of the classics) left it with a bad rep for reliability.
Remington's widespread QC probs haven't helped.
On the comment about remington SAs:
The 1100 doesnt have a great reliability record in competitive applications. That said, I have never had an ounce of trouble with any remington I have owned (1100, 11-87 or SP-10). So I am not sure what competitive sports these "records" are from. IMHO, if choosing between the 1100 and 11-87, I am going to go with the 11-87.
I cant give any insight into Benelli. I have only, ever, used 3 brands of shotguns, Remington, Browning or Beretta.
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