Need Some Remington 1100 Help, Quick!

[RedneckRampage]

I've been on the search for another barrel for my 1100 12ga. for a while now, so I can cut one of them down to 18". My gun is chambered for 2 3/4" shells right now. I found a old, but new barrel for $55, problem is, it is a 3" chamber. Through my horrible internet research, I've found that it will work with my receiver, but that I really should only shoot 3" shells with it.

I'm looking for some more input on this, before I buy it tomorrow. Will the rest of my gun handle the 3" shells?

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[deen_ad]

I don't think you'll shoot enough 2¾" shells in it to hurt.

 

[beavernation]

You can always shoot 2 3/4 shells through a 3" barrel. The problem with the 1100 barrels is the 3" barrels have a small "gas port" hole to regulate the amount of gas escaping to operate the action. Buy the barrel for $50 (thats a steal) and shoot some of your preferred ammo (probably full house slugs or buck?) and see if it will function. If it does not (I bet it will) function send me a PM and I will walk you through how to "fix" it!!!.......good luck.......

 

[Mark W.]

the rule of thumb is to shoot the ammo the receiver was designed for.

 

[RedneckRampage]

Thanks for the replies. I just bought the $55 barrel, tonight I'll see if it fits.

 

[giddyupgo55]

I have a Rem. mod 1100 and it shoots both 2 3/4 and 3 inch. That is what it said in the manual when I bought it 33 years ago.

 

[RedneckRampage]

The new barrel fits great. I decided to cut the old one, since the new one is longer, so better for hunting. The original is now 18 5/8", I cut it at the closest rib post and still be legal. Now I need a blued mag extension!