Poser, what is your opinion of the Remington 1100 shotgun? I just bought a 12 and 20 and haven’t tried them yet.
You will not be dissappointed. The 1100 is an exceptional semi at a good price. I know folks who have shot tens of thousands of rounds through them on the skeet field (in all 4 gauges, 12, 20, 28, & .410) without a glitch. I would say, after the Browning A-5, it is the most trouble free and durable semi.(I am an A-5 junkie) I would reccomend one to family or friend without reservation. If for any reason you have a problem with one, check over at www.shotgunworld.com - very helpful folks there.
(Of course I will now promptly be flamed by Benelli owners)
I’ve got one that my father left me. He used it for shooting trap in the pasture. Hey ma! Pull!
It is a reasonably priced gun that should work flawlessly. I also have a Winchester 1400. I find the Remington to be of higher quality and have never had a misfeed, a common problem with the Winchester.
If you are looking for a good all around semi-auto shotgun, the 1100 is a great choice. I have a slug barrel and 26” and 29” barrels with multiple chokes. If you are planning to specialize in trap or skeet, the over-under Russian guns might be a better choice.