If hunting is ever on the menu then 11-87 is the way to go as the 1100 is no longer made to shoot magnum shells.
No need to get the 3 1/2” magnum the 3” is fine. Mine cycles the low recoil target rounds just fine. If skeet/trap/sporting clays is on the menu then there are specialty barrels and chokes readily available. I’ve heard that the special skeet/trap chokes don’t perform well in non-target barrels.
If the shotgun comes with the lightweight tapered barrel then you’d need to open up the channel in the forend to fit the larger target barrel. Not difficult, but can be time consuming with just sandpaper and a file. Or just purchase another forend with the wider channel.
Extra barrels run a little over $300. Short for skeet, long for trap. Factory barrels come with most of the target chokes but there are lots of aftermarket chokes that fit the 11-87.
A versatile auto-loading firearm good for hunting and target use with the appropriate barrel and chokes.
Thanks TL.....I’m leaning towards the auto-loaders myself......
My 11-87 buddy says the super mag is the way to go.
Scott