Remington Model 1100

History of the Remington Model 1100

Despite its introduction in 1963, the Remington Model 1100 is still one of the most popular game shotguns, with over 4 million produced in total, surpassing even the best-selling Browning Auto-5 semi-automatic shotgun . The design is credited to Wayne Leek and Robert P. Kelley, who developed a new recoil reduction system to make the Model 1100 easier to fire. Remington releases the Model 1100 in 12, 16 and 28 gauges, as well as a .410 hole for different barrel lengths from 18" to 30".

The Model 1100 was first introduced in size 12 in 1963, followed by sizes 16 and 20 in 1964. The 410 bore came out in 1969, and the mated version (.410 bore and 28 gauge) came out in 1970.

Upon arrival, the Remington Model 1100 shotgun replaced the two Remington Model 58 and Model 878 shotguns available at the time.

Like the successful autoloading/autoloading Browning Auto-5, the Remington Model 1100 employs efficient pneumatics to power the autoloading mechanism and allow for semi-automatic repeat firing. The internal arrangement proved very reliable, with very few reported failures between proper ignition and observed maintenance.

The base civilian model 1100 was fitted with a limited but still effective four-round tubular magazine, allowing the operator to load one shell and insert a fifth, firing a total of five rounds in the magazine. With a standard 28" barrel installed, the total weight is about 8 lbs. The general configuration of the gun is very traditional, with its sturdy shoulder rest integrating the main grip, a forearm to carry the weight of the front of the gun and a clean rectangular receiver with side ejection/pull handle and loading port on the bottom .

While primarily considered the shotgun of choice for "duck hunting" (as well as saucer, trap, and saucer shooting), the Model 1100 has been adopted by a number of military and law enforcement agencies, including the Malaysian Special Forces and the Amphibious - Inclined Mexican Navy Marine Corps. Since its introduction, the Model 1100 has also been widely used by U.S. law enforcement agencies. These versions differ from the civilian version by the introduction of an extended tubular magazine, which increases the standard ammo load to 11 rounds (assuming one is loaded and loaded with a magazine). In addition to being accepted as a military and sports weapon, the Model 1100 is highly regarded as the "right solution" for home defense.

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The Remington Model 1100 is as popular today as it was in its heyday. Remington currently (2013) offers the Type 1100 in the following formats: Type 1100 50th Anniversary Limited Edition, Type 1100 Competition Synthetic (Silver and Black), Type 1100 Classic Trap, Type 1100 Competition, Type 1100 Premier Sport, Type 1100 Sport and Model 1100 TAC 4 (full black finish).

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