Looking at 1100 and 11-87

wakerider017 · November 18, 2007, 06:24 PM

After some talking it looks like I might have a little more funds than I initially thought, so no I can look at an autoloader.

I am looking at the:

Remington 1100 and Remington 11-87

The gun will primarily be used for sporting clays, and I would like it in 20GA / 28" barrel.

Which is a better gun?

JWT · November 18, 2007, 07:14 PM

Can't speak for the 11-87 but I can say the 1100 is a very good gun. Recoil is very, very light and the gun is extremely reliable. You do have to clean it after 500 rounds or so, unless you're like me and clean it every time you shoot. The 'O' ring occasionally needs replacing, but they're cheap and very easy to replace.

If you decide on the 1100 I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

lockedcj7 · November 18, 2007, 07:46 PM

I've got an 11-87 SPS in 12 ga. and an 1100 LT-20 so I'm pretty familiar with both. I can tell you this: they are both great guns and your dad will be delighted with either one. As for the guns themselves, they are very similar except that the 11-87 has a self-adjusting gas system that allows it to shoot everything from super light target loads to the heaviest 3" magnums without any adjustments. The 11-87 will be more versatile if there is any hunting to be done due to the wider range of ammo. I think the 11-87 is a bit heavier than a comparable 1100 but I don't know for sure. Since both are gas guns, they tend to get dirty. I just cleaned mine for the first time in a while and it took some time. Run them slightly wet and they clean up easier. Quick field cleaning can be done with an oily rag and a bore-snake.

I've seen well used 11-87s recently for under $400. Nice ones can be had around $500.

Farmer Joe · November 26, 2007, 08:22 PM

I have both the 11-87 LC and the 1100. I prefer the 11-87 LC because to me it is a little lighter than the 1100. I have not had a single problem out of either one of them. Buy wich ever one feels better.

b.thomas · November 26, 2007, 09:09 PM

Since 99% of the parts are the same whether it's a 1100 or 1187 I would say the difference is nil, the only thing to worry about is do you need a three inch shell? My personnel take on it is you need the service of a 3" 20 gauge then go up to a 12 bore and be done with it.
Since your mostly interested in sporting clays I'd go with a 1100 20 gauge.

mudstud · November 27, 2007, 05:09 PM

I had been looking for another 20 gauge 1100 LT-20 youth gun with the wood furniture, like Remington used to make about 15 years ago, with no luck. But, I recently came upon a NIB 11-87 Premier 28" 20 gauge for $700, so I jumped on that. After watching eBay for about two months, I finally got another buttstock for it, which I will get shortened up and a Pachmayr Decelerator installed on it, for a real nice youth 20 gauge, with the option of reinstalling the original buttstock later. The second buttstock just arrived this afternoon!

This 11-87 Premier 20 is a 2006 model, they are discontinued for 2007, but you may still be able to find one, if this is what you want.

November 18, 2007, 06:24 PM	#1
wakerider017 Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2007 Posts: 122	Looking at 1100 and 11-87 After some talking it looks like I might have a little more funds than I initially thought, so no I can look at an autoloader. I am looking at the: Remington 1100 and Remington 11-87 The gun will primarily be used for sporting clays, and I would like it in 20GA / 28" barrel. Which is a better gun?

November 18, 2007, 07:46 PM	#3
lockedcj7 Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Posts: 1,215	I've got an 11-87 SPS in 12 ga. and an 1100 LT-20 so I'm pretty familiar with both. I can tell you this: they are both great guns and your dad will be delighted with either one. As for the guns themselves, they are very similar except that the 11-87 has a self-adjusting gas system that allows it to shoot everything from super light target loads to the heaviest 3" magnums without any adjustments. The 11-87 will be more versatile if there is any hunting to be done due to the wider range of ammo. I think the 11-87 is a bit heavier than a comparable 1100 but I don't know for sure. Since both are gas guns, they tend to get dirty. I just cleaned mine for the first time in a while and it took some time. Run them slightly wet and they clean up easier. Quick field cleaning can be done with an oily rag and a bore-snake. I've seen well used 11-87s recently for under $400. Nice ones can be had around $500. __________________ To a much greater extent than most mechanical devices, firearms are terribly unforgiving of any overconfidence, complacency or negligence.

November 18, 2007, 07:14 PM	#2
JWT Senior Member Join Date: March 16, 2007 Location: Southern Arizona Posts: 3,888	Can't speak for the 11-87 but I can say the 1100 is a very good gun. Recoil is very, very light and the gun is extremely reliable. You do have to clean it after 500 rounds or so, unless you're like me and clean it every time you shoot. The 'O' ring occasionally needs replacing, but they're cheap and very easy to replace. If you decide on the 1100 I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

November 26, 2007, 08:22 PM	#4
Farmer Joe Member Join Date: November 26, 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 19	I have both the 11-87 LC and the 1100. I prefer the 11-87 LC because to me it is a little lighter than the 1100. I have not had a single problem out of either one of them. Buy wich ever one feels better.

November 26, 2007, 09:09 PM	#5
b.thomas Senior Member Join Date: October 8, 2006 Posts: 461	Since 99% of the parts are the same whether it's a 1100 or 1187 I would say the difference is nil, the only thing to worry about is do you need a three inch shell? My personnel take on it is you need the service of a 3" 20 gauge then go up to a 12 bore and be done with it. Since your mostly interested in sporting clays I'd go with a 1100 20 gauge.

November 27, 2007, 05:09 PM	#6
mudstud Member Join Date: March 20, 2002 Posts: 82	I had been looking for another 20 gauge 1100 LT-20 youth gun with the wood furniture, like Remington used to make about 15 years ago, with no luck. But, I recently came upon a NIB 11-87 Premier 28" 20 gauge for $700, so I jumped on that. After watching eBay for about two months, I finally got another buttstock for it, which I will get shortened up and a Pachmayr Decelerator installed on it, for a real nice youth 20 gauge, with the option of reinstalling the original buttstock later. The second buttstock just arrived this afternoon! This 11-87 Premier 20 is a 2006 model, they are discontinued for 2007, but you may still be able to find one, if this is what you want.