RE: which slugs should I use
My 1100 with the Hastings barrel will put 5 Hornady H2K slugs inside a 3 inch circle at 200 yds.
Winchester has the Partitions and Platinum tips, Remington the new Core Loct, all of which are similar to the Hornady.
If you're shooting about 100 yds, Federal Barnes Coppers and Remington Copper Solids are good.
I quit using the hourglass lead sabots because I had 2 break at the waist and slide up along the shoulder blade.