Remington Model 1100
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The Remington Model 1100 is a
History
Designed by Wayne Leek and Robert Kelley,
All models of the series are gas operated with a mechanism that noticeably reduces recoil.[4] As of 1983, it was the best selling autoloading shotgun in U.S. history, in dollar terms.[4]
A plain version of the Model 1100 in 12 gauge, named the Sportsman 12 Auto, was sold in stores such as
In 2011, Remington introduced the Model 1100 Competition Synthetic. A 50th Anniversary highly decorated version was introduced in 2013. Over four million Model 1100 shotguns have been produced. Several variations of the series—in 12, 20, and 28 gauges, and .410 bore—remain in contemporary production.[5][6]
Design
The Model 1100 bleeds off gases to operate the action through ports in the barrel near the fore end. The gasses then drive a steel action sleeve that fits around the magazine tube and connects to the bolt carrier to the rear, ejecting the spent shell. A fresh shell is released from the magazine, which trips the carrier release, and the action spring in the stock pushes the bolt forward, picking up the fresh shell and loading it into the chamber. The Model 1100 can fire any 2+3⁄4-inch (7.0 cm) shell without adjustment in the standard models, and both 2+3⁄4 and 3-inch (7.6 cm) Magnum shells can be used interchangeably on the Magnum versions.[citation needed]
The Model 1100's carrier release is located on the underside.[1]
Use
Model introduction
- 1963: 12 gauge
- 1964: 16 gauge
- 1964: 20 gauge
- 1969: .410 bore
- 1970: Matched Pair in .410 bore and 28 gauge
- 1970: 20 gauge Lightweight—LW
- 1977: 20 gauge Lightweight—LT
Through the years, there have been numerous limited editions and commemorative models.[
Nighthawk Custom offers a customized version of the Remington 1100 for police use, home defense, and competition shooting.[7]
Users
- Australia[8]
- Benin[8]
- Indonesia
- Malaysia[9]
- Malta[8]
- New Zealand[8]
- Panama[8]
- Thailand[8]
- United States[8]
References
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "Remington 1100". Gun Collections Online. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ Lawrence, Chris (July 26, 2013). "All hail the Remington 1100". wvmetronews.com. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ ISBN 0873491564
- ^ "The Model 1100". remington.com. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ "Model 1100 Sporting Series". remington.com. Retrieved June 6, 2020.
- ^ Pridgen, D.K. (2010). "Nighthawk Tactical 1100 12 Gauge". Guns & Weapons for Law Enforcement. 19 (10): 98.
- ^ ISBN 0-7894-9973-8.
- ^ Thompson, Leroy (December 2008). "Malaysian Special Forces". Special Weapons. Retrieved 2010-02-10.
Further reading
- Collecting Model 1100 Shotguns from Remington Society