Remington Model 11-87
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The Remington Model 11-87 is a semi-automatic shotgun manufactured by Remington Arms and based on the earlier Model 1100. Remington introduced Model 11–87 in 1987 and ceased production in 2020.
Design
The Model 11-87 is a
The Model 11-87 incorporates a self-compensating gas system design, which allows the gun to operate with a range of loads, from light 2+3⁄4-inch (7.0 cm) shells to 3-inch (7.6 cm) Magnum shells, without any adjustment by the operator. It is manufactured in 12 gauge and 20 gauge; both will cycle 2+3⁄4-inch and 3-inch shells.
A lightened version of the Model 11-87, the Model 11-96, was offered in the late 1990s in 12 gauge only.[3]
Operation
Some Model 11-87 shotguns, especially those with barrels shorter than 26 inches (66 cm), or Magnum models, may have issues cycling light target and
A 12 gauge model that accepts 3+1⁄2-inch (8.9 cm) shells is marketed as the Super Magnum.[1] This model comes with an extra component on the magazine tube called a "barrel seal activator" that helps cycle lighter loads.[1] The barrel seal activator is meant to be removed when using 3+1⁄2-inch or 3-inch shells, and installed when using shorter shells.[1]
Some Model 11-87s have interchangeable screw-in chokes; other barrels are available with fixed chokes. Barrels are not interchangeable between the Model 1100 and Model 11-87.[1] Barrel lengths range from 14 inches (36 cm) (for use by law enforcement) to 30 inches (76 cm).[4]
In popular culture
The weapon found widespread notoriety when a
Users
- law enforcement agencies.[6]
References
- ^ a b c d e Instruction Book for: Models 1100, 11-87 & 11-87 Super Magnum Autoloading Shotguns (PDF). Remington Arms. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 6, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2020 – via remington.com.
- ^ a b Remington 11-87 Semi-Automatic Shotgun Review | LearnAboutGuns.com
- ^ "Model 11-96". remington.com. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ Remington Law Enforcement page
- ^ "NRA Museums". www.nramuseum.org. Retrieved June 27, 2014.
- ISBN 0-7894-9973-8.
Further reading
- Johnson, M. D. (July 20, 2010). "Gun Review: Model 11-87 Sportsman Field". Gun Digest. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- "Remington Timeline: 1987 - Remington Model 11-87 Autoloading Shotguns". shootingtimes.com. August 31, 2016. Retrieved June 5, 2020.