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Offline 270hunter

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What is better in 12 gauge the 870 or 1100?
« on: April 22, 2005, 02:51:25 PM »
What is better in 12 gauge the 870 or 1100? What is your opionin?


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What is better in 12 gauge the 870 or 1100?
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2005, 01:34:29 AM »
Depends on end use

I have an 870 12, and I can't complain about it. It's seen times in the turkey woods, squirrel, rabbit, etc, and has been to the clay house. Has never let me down.

My friend uses an 1100 for clay birds, and I've shot it. Honestly, I don't care for the twin bead, but other than that it was a nice gun.

Considering I already have an 870, I would probably buy an 1100. But consider the prices. If you're using this gun for clay birds or just occasional squirrel hunting go with an 870. Actually, to be bluntly honest, I really don't see a distinguishing difference, besides the fact of one being a semi and the other of being a pump. I've used a pump for quite some time and have never had an instance for a semi.

So, I guess I would go with the 870. Take it as you wish.  :D
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Re: What is better in 12 gauge the 870 or 1100?
« Reply #2 on: April 25, 2005, 05:18:39 PM »
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What is better in 12 gauge the 870 or 1100? What is your opionin?


I own both.  The answer to your question depends on what you intend to do with it and what you expect it to do.
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What is better in 12 gauge the 870 or 1100?
« Reply #3 on: April 26, 2005, 12:24:26 AM »
870 is better... it's more reliable and it's more versitile.
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What is better in 12 gauge the 870 or 1100?
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2005, 01:46:14 AM »
I'd get the 1100 if you can afford it.......gas operated means LESS RECOIL.....I've shot one for years......very reliable....
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What is better in 12 gauge the 870 or 1100?
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2005, 01:54:14 AM »
I own both. Love them both but prefer the pump. You can't go wrong either way.
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What is better in 12 gauge the 870 or 1100?
« Reply #6 on: April 26, 2005, 03:47:15 AM »
Victorcharlie has it correct, if you are planing on doing several rounds of clay shooting the 1100 will be easier on you than the 870, and yes I know we can all handle the recoil of a light target load but when shooting several rounds the little bit of recoil you do recieve ADDS up at the end of the day. :D    JIM
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What is better in 12 gauge the 870 or 1100?
« Reply #7 on: April 26, 2005, 07:58:59 AM »
I would say the 870.  As much as I like Remington I just do not like the 1100 or 11/87.  They are just plain to heavy and not balanced very well in my opinion.  I was just looking at a 20 ga. 11/87 that Wal-Mart has on clearance and as much as I always thought I wanted one because I like Remington, it weighs more than my 12 gauge Benelli.  I have 3 870's but my auto is a Benelli.
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