Remington Arms Company (RemArms) · Shotgun · In Production · 1963
| Weight (empty) | 3600 g (127.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 1219 mm (47.99") |
| Barrel Length | 711 mm (27.99") |
| Magazine Capacity | 4 rounds |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Short Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Effective Range | 45 m (49 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 12 Gauge
The Remington Model 1100 is a gas-operated semi-automatic shotgun designed by Wayne Leek and Robert P. Kelley, introduced by Remington Arms in 1963. The Model 1100 was a groundbreaking design that revolutionized the semi-automatic shotgun market with its soft-shooting gas-operated action, which bleeds propellant gases from the barrel through ports to drive a piston that cycles the action. This gas system significantly reduces felt recoil compared to both pump-action and recoil-operated semi-auto...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: Wayne Leek