Remington 1100 mods

[the governor]

I've owned this 1100 for almost 17 years and its served me extremely well. Today I made the first modification to it. A Remington magazine extension. I want to start competing in 3 gun competitions, so the extra capacity will serve me well. Any other suggested mods for an 1100?

[mrkam]

Oversized bolt handle? DMW E-Z Loader gate? Fiber optic front sight?

I don't own an 1100, but those are some things I see a lot.

[motorwerks]

Thats exactly how my 11-87 Started out. I stippled the stock, added the Dave's metal work easy loader, I'm now running an 18.5 barrel, Vang big button safety, Trigger springs from an Primer (Someday I want the Timney 870 trigger fixer thingy I have an Email from them saying it will work with my gun) Remington extended magazine tube, I forget who's follower I'm using now, and now I have a Daves metal works charging handle too. The only pictures I have are before it was done the way it sits but here they are.

[Shrubmaster]

You guys are on track.
And the "trigger fix" is a very undervalued mod. Guys comment all the time on mine. I have the two pound spring in currently andi haven't found a crisper trigger in a shotgun since. BEWARE, wear safety goggles when doing the install, don't wanna end up like the christmas story.

[aippi]

Forget the after market carrier attachment mess. Get the Competition Carrier with the extended release from Remington. It is part #300902 on the Remington parts list and sells for $31 and is easy to install as it simply replaces your current carrier.

Forget that trigger mess as there is nothing to do to any Remington Shotgun trigger. Anyone saying there is knows little about these weapons and anyone selling that mess is a thief, PERIOD.

If you want to affect the weight of the trigger you could install a Competition sear which is part #91771 and cost $4.70 from Remington and gives you a 3 pound trigger pull. The only way to control the trigger is change the sear. There are no trigger jobs, polishing or any of the other things these thieves are sell out there.

For you guys posting this mess. I recommend you save up a few thousand dollars and then go to the factory in Ilion like I have, sit in class a couple weeks like I have, and you can then give advise on these weapon that is correct. I am very sick of these blogs buying into the aftermarket mess out there and causing guys to be ripped off by these after market companies selling so called trigger kits. Anyone buying one deserves exactly what they get.......NOTHING.......

[-hanko]

Forget the after market carrier attachment mess. Get the Competition Carrier with the extended release from Remington. It is part #300902 on the Remington parts list and sells for $31 and is easy to install as it simply replaces your current carrier.

Forget that trigger mess as there is nothing to do to any Remington Shotgun trigger. Anyone saying there is knows little about these weapons and anyone selling that mess is a thief, PERIOD.

If you want to affect the weight of the trigger you could install a Competition sear which is part #91771 and cost $4.70 from Remington and gives you a 3 pound trigger pull. The only way to control the trigger is change the sear. There are no trigger jobs, polishing or any of the other things these thieves are sell out there.

For you guys posting this mess. I recommend you save up a few thousand dollars and then go to the factory in Ilion like I have, sit in class a couple weeks like I have, and you can then give advise on these weapon that is correct. I am very sick of these blogs buying into the aftermarket mess out there and causing guys to be ripped off by these after market companies selling so called trigger kits. Anyone buying one deserves exactly what they get.......NOTHING.......

/owned and /thread

-hanko

[the governor]

Thanks for the insights.
Next on the list
-competition sear
-easy loader
-charging handle
-a shorter barrel (21")
-sights

[Shrubmaster]

Forget the after market carrier attachment mess. Get the Competition Carrier with the extended release from Remington. It is part #300902 on the Remington parts list and sells for $31 and is easy to install as it simply replaces your current carrier.

Forget that trigger mess as there is nothing to do to any Remington Shotgun trigger. Anyone saying there is knows little about these weapons and anyone selling that mess is a thief, PERIOD.

If you want to affect the weight of the trigger you could install a Competition sear which is part #91771 and cost $4.70 from Remington and gives you a 3 pound trigger pull. The only way to control the trigger is change the sear. There are no trigger jobs, polishing or any of the other things these thieves are sell out there.

For you guys posting this mess. I recommend you save up a few thousand dollars and then go to the factory in Ilion like I have, sit in class a couple weeks like I have, and you can then give advise on these weapon that is correct. I am very sick of these blogs buying into the aftermarket mess out there and causing guys to be ripped off by these after market companies selling so called trigger kits. Anyone buying one deserves exactly what they get.......NOTHING.......

Bought the kit, it works great, others that have shot as much as "the great appi" agree with what I've said. Hate to break it to you, but you're not the do all be all of remington shotguns. Just to the new guys on this forum you are.

[motorwerks]

/owned and /thread

-hanko

Because some cranky old guy hates anything aftermarket... I don't think so.
I doubt he's even tried any of the Timney stuff and without trying it.... How would you know. Everyone thats I know of thats run one LOVES it. Rem triggers are ok but can be improved.

[BigDogatPlay]

I doubt he's even tried any of the Timney stuff and without trying it.... How would you know. Everyone thats I know of thats run one LOVES it. Rem triggers are ok but can be improved.

I've used many Timney triggers on any number of rifles over the years. Very, very good equipment. Noting also that the Timney kit for the 870/1100 I'm familiar with is a new, adjustable sear, and a set of three springs in different pull weights.

That said, what is the value add of putting that level of precision into something that is essentially going to be used to run and gun? I, personally, don't see it. For $80 + the labor I'd wager the OEM trigger group will work just fine, especially for someone fairly new to the game.

[aippi]

Then you explain what it is that the Timny trigger does there Shrubmaster. Don't quote some marking hype. Explain the function of the Timmey and what it does that the stock trigger does not do. Also, what are your qualifications to tell people to put this mess on their weapon?

I don't know what the Timney trigger does in some other weapons but I am telling these guys as a Factory Certified Remington Law Enforcement Armorer, Certified on the 870,11-87, 700 and 7615 that the Timney Trigger for Remington Shotguns is nothing but a rip off and has no effect on the performance of the Remington Shotgun. It can't and if you understodd the operation of that trigger plate assembly you would know that. I immediately know that you know little about the operation of that assembly or would not have put that mess on your weapon nor try to defend a company that is ripping people off.

If you want the trigger pull of the Timney trigger, call Remington and order part number 91771 and install that and it cost $4.70 and anyone can do it by going to www.aiptactical.com and watching the how to video "Sear Spring". That is all you are getting for your $80 when you buy the Timney, you are getting a light sear spring and are silly to pay that much for it.

If you are going to state that the above is wrong then tell us what specifically the Timney trigger does. Name parts and functions of the Timney that are different then the trigger assembly in any Remington Shotgun. Be specific or be quiet...............

I do not recommend a 3 lb trigger pull on a defense shotgun, but it is your weapon and you can do this yourself. Or, you can listen to guys who do not know what they are talking about and spend $80 Plus or what ever the heck that mess cost and put it on.

The blogs can be dangerous when people post about things they know little to nothing about. Let the reader with sense know who to listen to.

Your flip personal attacks against me offer nothing to this post but some opinion that as far as we know is based on no type of knowledge of the weapon in question, any true expirience. I on the other hand, Having worked on these weapon for over 30 years and being factory trained, am almost certain I am more qualified to know if these rip off parts work on this model or not. Your attack indicates you have some envy of my knowledge or the fact I tell people the truth. You got ripped off for $80 are are embarassed by that so you attack. Shame on you.

[Knife Edge]

Then you explain what it is that the Timny trigger does there Shrubmaster. Don't quote some marking hype. Explain the function of the Timmey and what it does that the stock trigger does not do. Also, what are your qualifications to tell people to put this mess on their weapon?

I don't know what the Timney trigger does in some other weapons but I am telling these guys as a Factory Certified Remington Law Enforcement Armorer, Certified on the 870,11-87, 700 and 7615 that the Timney Trigger for Remington Shotguns is nothing but a rip off and has no effect on the performance of the Remington Shotgun. It can't and if you understodd the operation of that trigger plate assembly you would know that. I immediately know that you know little about the operation of that assembly or would not have put that mess on your weapon nor try to defend a company that is ripping people off.

If you want the trigger pull of the Timney trigger, call Remington and order part number 91771 and install that and it cost $4.70 and anyone can do it by going to www.aiptactical.com and watching the how to video "Sear Spring". That is all you are getting for your $80 when you buy the Timney, you are getting a light sear spring and are silly to pay that much for it.

If you are going to state that the above is wrong then tell us what specifically the Timney trigger does. Name parts and functions of the Timney that are different then the trigger assembly in any Remington Shotgun. Be specific or be quiet...............

I do not recommend a 3 lb trigger pull on a defense shotgun, but it is your weapon and you can do this yourself. Or, you can listen to guys who do not know what they are talking about and spend $80 Plus or what ever the heck that mess cost and put it on.

The blogs can be dangerous when people post about things they know little to nothing about. Let the reader with sense know who to listen to.

Your flip personal attacks against me offer nothing to this post but some opinion that as far as we know is based on no type of knowledge of the weapon in question, any true expirience. I on the other hand, Having worked on these weapon for over 30 years and being factory trained, am almost certain I am more qualified to know if these rip off parts work on this model or not. Your attack indicates you have some envy of my knowledge or the fact I tell people the truth. You got ripped off for $80 are are embarassed by that so you attack. Shame on you.

How do you really feel?

[aippi]

That is how I really feel. To answer a question, give the facts, not your opinion unless that was asked for. Explain how the thing works on this weapon. I would be surprised if many of the users of this item can even explain the operation of the parts involved. Some mentioned having to pay to have it installed. Why, they claim to know so much it seems they would know how to do to that. I certainly do and have rebuilt dozens of trigger plate assemblies for the 870, 11-87 and 1100. Yet, they are so eager to claim this device makes a difference? They may not even know what is going on inside the weapon when they pull the trigger, but because a lighter sear was installed they are amazed how much their $80 improved the trigger pull on their Remington Shotgun when they could have done the same thing for $4.70. I tell the truth and that is that a $4.70 will do the exact same thing and I get attacked?????????????

Most Post ask for facts, some ask for an opinion. The confusion comes when people try to pass opinions as facts. I am simply asking these people to explain why this item works better and to be specific, to give us the facts. Still waiting for that from them.

I tell the truth because that is what I do. Been doing it for years. I do it in my business and in my personal life. It is how I choose to live. I could be offering trigger jobs on my custom guns and ripping off people like the ones who have bought these triggers. But that that would make me a thief. Check out the custom shotgun builders who claim to do trigger jobs on the Remington shotgun. You won't find many ( I only know of one). Why? Because there is nothing to do in there and to claim you are doing something like that is dishonest.

So, you now understand why Bill Wilson of Wilson Combat, Hans Vang of Vang Comp and me, JD McGuire of AI&P Tactical do not offer Trigger jobs on our custom Remington Shotguns. We are honest men.

[Knife Edge]

Aippi,

It's all good... Its been awhile since I've seen a good roast and that was all I could come up with. Hope you appreciate my sarcasm, in that gritty sort of DTW way . We all know you are the MAN when it comes to Remingtons, thanks for everything you have contributed. Wish I knew where you were located when I was up your way 2008-2011. Also wish I had the knowledge you've put down here before I peed away money on a Rem 870 Express with extended tube, should've bought the police version....

[Shrubmaster]

Wow, I wonder if timney feels the same way. Might want to try the product before you SLANDER/LIBEL the living crap out of a well known and respected company. Shame on me?????

Home defence, I swear we were talking about competition guns????? Weren't we?? Don't you want every advantage possible in a COMPETITION?

I wish your company and reputation the best of luck. I think I'll go waste some more of my hard earned presidents on another wickedly crisp 2lb shotgun trigger.