When did Remington stop making the 1100?
1995
410 and the 20-gauge Youth Gun with short length of pull and a 21-inch barrel made the cut. By 1995 most field-grade Model 1100s had been discontinued although others would continue to be occasionally offered on a limited basis. As I write this, Remington is offering six standard-production variants.
Is Remington 1100 still made?
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.
How many shells will a Remington 1100 hold?
eight rounds
Remington Model 1100
| Remington 1100 | |
|---|---|
| Remington 1100 Tactical Shotgun in 12 gauge—holds eight rounds (23⁄4″) in the magazine | |
| Type | Semi-automatic shotgun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history |
What size shells does a Remington 1100 12 gauge take?
3-inch
Remington 1100 steel-shot barrels take 3-inch shells.
What replaced the Remington 1100 shotgun?
Remington Model 11-87
The Remington Model 11-87 is a semi-automatic shotgun manufactured by Remington Arms and based on the earlier Model 1100. The Model 11-87 remains in contemporary production, 34 years after being introduced in 1987.
What happened to DPMS Panther Arms?
On December 20, 2012, Cerberus announced they were selling their Freedom Group brands, including DPMS, based on pressure from a California pension board. This transaction has failed to occur as of May 2014. DPMS was purchased by JJE Capital Holdings LLC on September 29, 2020 during the Remington bankruptcy proceedings.
What is the history of the Remington 1100?
A History of the Remington 1100 Shotgun The Remington 1100 shotgun was first released in 1963 , when designer Wayne Leek wanted to make a follow-up to the 58 and 878 shotguns. The 1100 is a gas-operated semi-automatic, eliminating the severe recoil that came with most of the Remington pump-action family members.
What year was my Remington 1100 shotgun made?
The Remington 1100 has been an extremely popular autoloading hunting and trap shotgun since its introduction in 1963. The 1100 is well known to be reliable and massively tough shotgun. The Remington 1100 is a descendent of the Model 58 and 878 shotguns.
What is a Remington 1100?
Remington Model 1100. The Remington 1100 is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun, popular among sportsmen. The Remington 1100 was the first semiautomatic shotgun to feature significant improvements in felt recoil, weight and reliability.