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Home Defense - Remington 1100?
RugerNiner
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I have a chance to possibly pick up a Remmington 1100 for $200.
It has a little surface rust on the barrel and reciever.The stock is dinged. I have a Remington 1100 Magnum that I have had for 24 years and looks brand new. Never had a jam. But that has nothing to do with my question.
If I bought this gun I would cut the barrel down as much as possiable after adding the longest magazine extension I could find. It would probably wind up to be about 20" long.
Pumps are preferable to most.
What is your Opinon on a Semi-Automatic for Home Defense and Reliability?
Remember...Terrorist are attacking Civilians; Not the Government. Protect Yourself!
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It has a little surface rust on the barrel and reciever.The stock is dinged. I have a Remington 1100 Magnum that I have had for 24 years and looks brand new. Never had a jam. But that has nothing to do with my question.
If I bought this gun I would cut the barrel down as much as possiable after adding the longest magazine extension I could find. It would probably wind up to be about 20" long.
Pumps are preferable to most.
What is your Opinon on a Semi-Automatic for Home Defense and Reliability?
Remember...Terrorist are attacking Civilians; Not the Government. Protect Yourself!http://www.awbansunset.com/
Keep your Powder dry and your Musket well oiled.
NRA Lifetime Benefactor Member.
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I bought a Remington deer barrel; I can't recall the exact length, but think it was 20". It was rifled & had rifle sights, a perfect setup for rifled slugs. And, it didn't cost too much & I still had the original barrel. I bought a Choate mag extension, but now don't really think that is necessary.
Bear in mind that you give up something when you go to a shotgun instead of a pistol for home defense: it's not as maneuverable in close quarters, & can more easily be wrestled away from you. A shotgun still needs to be aimed.
Neal
former air operations officer SEAL Delivery Vehicle Team 2. former navy skeet team, navy rifle/pistol team member. co-owner skeetmaster tubes inc.. owner/operator professional shooting instruction.
Former Member U.S. Navy Shooting Team
Former NSSA All American
Navy Distinguished Pistol Shot
MO, CT, VA.
I live in an apartment.
This Shotgun, as it is, is junk. Nobody would want it to hunt with and show to their friends.
The barrel is ribbed and would not be cut any less then 18 1/2 inches. I figure with the magazine extension that I wouldn't be able to cut it down that far.
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Farthest shot wouldn't be more than 15 feet.
Stock would not be at my shoulder when firing but between my arm and rib cage.
I've been doing construction for 28 years lifting full sheets of Drywall. I'm six foot tall and weigh 225lbs.
The intruder would have a better chance of Wrestling one of our 12 foot alligators down here then me. [:D] [:D] [8D]
http://www.awbansunset.com/
Keep your Powder dry and your Musket well oiled.
NRA Lifetime Benefactor Member.
Pretty & shiny is for bragging at the Gun Club. I seriously doubt that any bad guy ever said "Don't you dare shoot me with a rusty shotgun!" [:D]
I've heard some people that use shotguns vary the shotsize on every shell. I know one guy that uses a slug, then BB, then 4 shot, then repeat 'til the magazine is full...
I would prefer to build a Remington Wingmaster from the reciever on up. We should be able to buy just the recievers on guns that can be greatly accessorized.
This gun is only $200 dollars.[:D]And I never had problems with my Remington 1100 Magnum. All I need is a mag extension.
It's just a House Gun.
All it needs is to be reliable.
That's why I would rather have a Pump, but it would have to be a Wingmaster.
http://www.awbansunset.com/
Keep your Powder dry and your Musket well oiled.
NRA Lifetime Benefactor Member.
I've been doing construction for 28 years lifting full sheets of Drywall. I'm six foot tall and weigh 225lbs.
The intruder would have a better chance of Wrestling one of our 12 foot alligators down here then me. [:D] [:D] [8D]
http://www.awbansunset.com/
If I were you I'd just hold that 1100 between my teeth, chase down the bad guy, and rip him apart with my bare hands!!!!!![8D]
Love them Pre-64's!!!!-Bob
Slugs are the poorest of choices for "indoor" use. Anything from 9's down to 4's is appropriate. At the distances we're talking there won't be an appreciable difference. Both will put a hole the size of a baseball in the intended target.
Barrel cutting is a feel-good procedure in my opinion. Maybe it makes the gun look tougher, but it won't make the least bit of difference at 3 a.m. in the dark. Don't bother.
Same holds with the magazine. We're not talking a war here. God forbid you even need the first round, but if you do the fight will be over. Since the 1100 will digest five rounds, you'll still have four in reserve. Home invasions aren't the same as the OK Corral.
When it comes to actions, I prefer the auto. As stated above, the bolt clanging shut should serve as fair warning that a visitor is unwelcome and should probably remove to a different location. Pumps are reliable, but suffer from a cycle time and a jump as the cycle takes place. The A-5 and 1100 don't have that problem.
Perhaps that's why I never could see the need to cut the tube on my A-5. There's just no need for that modification on an already reliable and VERY intimidating firearm.
And... Thank HIM every day of your life that you didn't have to rely on the 1100 to wake up safely in the morning.
Nord
Although the "urban renewal" evidenced on the targets was impressive, I am not sure that had there been several invaders, that my recovery period from the effects of firing the 12ga inside would not have given them ample opportunity to engage me while I was at far less than 100% ability.
Before deciding on your home defender, try firing it under like conditions and consider your abilities to continue the fight against more than one intruder; a lot of home invasions involve more than one perp. Consider your most likely not going to be wearing ear plugs, light conditions may not be favorable, and your heart rate & sweat * are working overtime, and your mind is racing... Practice before doing for real...
I have added electronic hearing protectors to my "grab and do" gear, which protect against blast impact, while actually enabling me to hear sounds more clearly than normal. My second trip to the CQB range was far more productive. My second defense weapon, a ported, 4in 357 Colt Python, has been reloaded with less energetic rounds, as the flare out of the ports degraded my vision long enough to make me more of a target than a shooter.. And I have added a remote control light system to the house which has a panic button to turn on lights throughout the house, except in the master bedroom.
"We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm."
George Orwell
TARGETS UP!
TIGER6