I have 2 older 1100'S 1 is 2 3/4 " and 1 is 3" both are fixed chokes, I also have an SP 10 (10 gauge auto) and a Winchester super X2 3 1/2". as well as 3" Browning and Mossberg. I am fortunate that over the years I have been able to keep my guns and add to them but for your question I would take the old 3" 1100 with the fixed full choke any day as my number 1, I bought mine new in 1983 and I have taken exceptional care of it, I remember when it came out it was the "hot lick". It is just my turkey gun now I have patterened it against my Winchester 3 1/2 and it consistantly puts more shot in the kill zone, I have grown partial to my 1100 that is why I picked up the winchester for waterfowl hunting I have hunted it under tough conditions for 5 years now and I have watched guys curse their Benelli's and Beretta's I squirt a little silicone spray on the action before I go hunting and she keeps whackin em. Well this is just my experiences and thoughts Have you ever heard the old saying about buying a car made on Wednesday maybe I have just been fortunate to get my guns that were made on Wednesday? Well give that old 1100 a chance especially if it is a Full Choke.