MB77

which one is supposed to be their better model?

salukipv1

have both, never any problems with either.

11-87 I believe is just their newer lineup, not sure much was changed....

savage3006

The newer 1100 is called the 1100 G3. It is very much like an 11-87. In fact you can mount some 11-87 barrels on the 1100 G3, but you cannot mount old 1100 barrels on the G3. Both are good gun.

A11en

I have the 1100 20 gauge LT. Looks great, cycles flawlessly

gmil6184

I think the 11-87 is a little more robust then the 1100. Many 1100 12 gauges only take 2 3/4 shells, although that might not be the case with the newer models. Can't go wrong either way though

DuckJunkie

11-87 is more spendy.

I had a 1100 20ga, that wasa FAST little bird gun and pretty cheap.

but if you go semi I would go with a 1100 or with the money you spend on a 11-87 just buy a super blackhawk.

SHOTARYE

The Remington 1100 has been around for ages, it is a wonderful gun that has taken its share of game. It has a nicer appeal due to its blueing and wood. The 1100 is truly a beautiful gun, and is a work horse also, but the 1187 was geared more towards a no-nonsense "working gun", so the metal parts were not blued, and the wood was left pretty plain. The 1187 is a "Working Machine", and was also sold as a "Special Purpose", meaning it could be ordered set up with a rifled sight slug barrel / scope mounts, or for turkey hunting. Both of these fine firearms deserve a place in every man's gun safe. I also own a Benelli SBE II, and its a great gun too, but pricey, and has a couple flaws my Remington's don't.I'd hate to pit all three against one another, it would be interesting to say the least.

demoIL

1100 is older model that was made primarily in the 2-3/4 inch chamber, aftermarket bbls are made for it if you want slug shooting or screw in chokes. They also had a 3 inch model but not nearly as popular, was only supposed to shoot 3" out of it..
11-87 is the newer design, many bbl options and many are 3" that can shoot 3 or 2-3/4.. Newest is the 1100 G3, it's an 1100 chambered in 3". All very nice.. Love my 11-87 slug gun and my 11-87 turkey gun but I tell ya I wouldn't trade my 1100's for nothing else comparable.. Just super nice guns..

What are you wanting it for?

ipscshooter

I've never heard this. My 11-87 is blued and has a very nice piece of wood on it...

skb2706

My 11-87 LC Premier is far from plain and unblued. In fact they tend to be a much nicer finish than the bulk of 1100s.