Remington 11-87
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The Remington 11-87 is a semi-automatic shotgun
manufactured by Remington Arms
. It is based on the Remington 1100
and was first announced in 1987.
The 11-87 is a gas operated semi-automatic (autoloading) shotgun, meaning that some of the high pressure gases from the burning gun powder are diverted through two small holes in the under side of the barrel. The gases force a piston (and the bolt) toward the rear of the shotgun, which in turn ejects the spent shell. A spring then forces the bolt forward, sending a fresh shell into the chamber. This gas operation has the effect of reducing the recoil felt by the shooter, since the total recoil energy is spread out over a longer period of time than would be the case with fixed breech shotguns.
The 11-87 incorporates a self compensating gas system design, which allows the gun to operate with every type of load from light 2-3/4" loads up to 3" Magnum loads without any shooter adjustments. It is manufactured in two different gauges, 20 and 12, and both will handle 2-3/4" and 3" shells. Recently a Super Magnum version has been introduced to operate with the newer 3-1/2" 12 gauge shells. Some 11-87s have interchangeable screw-in chokes, although barrels
are available with fixed chokes. Most barrels are not interchangeable between 1100 and 11-87 models. Barrel length are from the police 14 in (355.6 mm) up to 30 in (762 mm).
Semi-automatic shotgun
A semi-automatic shotgun is a form of shotgun that is able to fire a cartridge after every trigger squeeze, without any manual chambering of another round being required...
manufactured by Remington Arms
Remington Arms
Remington Arms Company, Inc. was founded in 1816 by Eliphalet Remington in Ilion, New York, as E. Remington and Sons. It is the oldest company in the United States which still makes its original product, and is the oldest continuously operating manufacturer in North America. It is the only U.S....
. It is based on the Remington 1100
Remington 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 reduction in felt recoil, light weight and reliability.- History :...
and was first announced in 1987.
The 11-87 is a gas operated semi-automatic (autoloading) shotgun, meaning that some of the high pressure gases from the burning gun powder are diverted through two small holes in the under side of the barrel. The gases force a piston (and the bolt) toward the rear of the shotgun, which in turn ejects the spent shell. A spring then forces the bolt forward, sending a fresh shell into the chamber. This gas operation has the effect of reducing the recoil felt by the shooter, since the total recoil energy is spread out over a longer period of time than would be the case with fixed breech shotguns.
The 11-87 incorporates a self compensating gas system design, which allows the gun to operate with every type of load from light 2-3/4" loads up to 3" Magnum loads without any shooter adjustments. It is manufactured in two different gauges, 20 and 12, and both will handle 2-3/4" and 3" shells. Recently a Super Magnum version has been introduced to operate with the newer 3-1/2" 12 gauge shells. Some 11-87s have interchangeable screw-in chokes, although barrels
Gun barrel
A gun barrel is the tube, usually metal, through which a controlled explosion or rapid expansion of gases are released in order to propel a projectile out of the end at a high velocity....
are available with fixed chokes. Most barrels are not interchangeable between 1100 and 11-87 models. Barrel length are from the police 14 in (355.6 mm) up to 30 in (762 mm).