What’s your opinion of the Remington 1100 in 28 ga.

[Cadcom]

I’m looking at a 1980’s model REM 1100 in 28 gauge with a 28” bbl and fixed modified choke. I’ve never owned a 28 gauge and it feels like a sweet handling shotty. I’d shoot skeet and the occasional quail hunt with it. I’m familiar with the 12 and 20 ga versions of this era 1100 but was wondering if there are any concerns with the 28 ga models? I don’t see a lot of 28 ga shells on shelves and the few I do see, seemed a little expensive. Any ideas on what a shooter grade 1100 in nice shape should cost these days? Just the gun, no box etc.

 

[mfoster]

I like the 28 just not the price of ammo I’m guessing 800-1000 in today’s climate.unless it’s a good deal I would look for a sporting which would have chokes.if you want a small guage.

 

[Cadcom]

I like the 28 just not the price of ammo I’m guessing 800-1000 in today’s climate.unless it’s a good deal I would look for a sporting which would have chokes.if you want a small guage.

Yeah, I think I’ve decided against it. At the end of the day I doubt I’d shoot it much due to ammo cost.

 

[jglenn]

Find yourself a light 20 in the 1100. Likely have to have chokes installed but worth it. Great little guns

 

[LARGO9]

28 ga is sweet but the ammo is $$$, I shoot a lot of 28ga but also I reload 410,28 20 gauges. Look for a nice 20ga and you'll be happy with that. What was the price for the 28ga if you don't mind me asking.

 

[Cadcom]

28 ga is sweet but the ammo is $$$, I shoot a lot of 28ga but also I reload 410,28 20 gauges. Look for a nice 20ga and you'll be happy with that. What was the price for the 28ga if you don't mind me asking.

I’m set with several 20 gauges. Starting to be my go to over my old trusty 12 ga.

 

[Cadcom]

Find yourself a light 20 in the 1100. Likely have to have chokes installed but worth it. Great little guns

Those are awesome shooters. I’ve got one and a 20 ga 1100 built on the 12 ga frame. Kicks like a water gun!

 

[87KJH]

I enjoy the 28 ga for quail and sub-gauge sporting clays. The cost of factory ammo is about 50% more than 20 ga but if you reload then the cost is comparable.

The minor concerns I can think of for a classic semi-auto is you will be limited to 2 3/4" shells, the lack of choke tubes and retrieving the spent hulls to reload may be challenging.

 

[basstracker89]

I think the 28ga is sexy. I had a Sporting model. Nice shotgun, but my 410ga out shot it. The 28ga is more popular in Europe. Ammo is kinda hard to find here. I sold mine and kept my 410 Sporting. The 20ga is probably lighter weight. I've been using a 20ga for some years now. Not quite ready to go 410

 

[thevalueman]

I have a couple 28's....they shoot VERY similar to a 20ga....very little difference...I like the 28ga....yeah, ammo is more, BUT how much do you actually shoot....I find myself, not really shooting the 28's that much...overall....AND not because they are 28ga....just because I also have other shotguns I like to shoot as well.....I would not let the cost of ammo turn me off to the gauge....it's an enjoyment thing