Upland Bird hunters are split on the 1100 vs 11-87. There are alot of 1100's out there, some very nice ones at a very reasonable price. What it comes down to is Steel shot. If your area requires steel shot, you would be better served with an 11-87.

With Clay Target Shooters, the 1100's are very popular. I think this has to do with the easy availablity of spare parts, custom stocks, barrels and etc. I am told that the current production 1100 has alot of 11-87 parts in it. I look at current production 1100's as 11-87 Shorts because they are only chamber for 2 3/4" shells.

I have a mid 70's Mod 1100 Trap and it is a nice shooter - low recoil - never missed a beat.

D-squared.