I started shooting 3gun matches this year with my old Sportsman 12 pump. After the first match I realized an auto loader was a definite need. One of the guys I squad with owns a gun shop and had an 1100 that was set up for 3gun ( synthetic stock, 22" barrel, dmw lifter, oversize safety, opened up loading port, screw in chokes, fiber optic sights, and +4 tube). He had used it for 5-6 matches in 2012 with zero issues, and upgraded to FNH. The previous owner(who built it) had used it for several years of 3G. So this thing has been USED A LOT. No blueing left hardly, and the action is almost sloppy for lack of a better term. But I gotta say after using it for my last 4 matches it performed great. I use Federal bulk from WM, and use Hornady Dry lube as a quick lube before a match and no issues. Shot a nice doe with it a couple weeks ago too ;- ) it's gonna get sandblasted and a new paint job (duracoat or??)over the winter and plan on using it again in 2014. I decided to try 3 gun with what I had (Glock 19, Windham AR with a Primary Arms 1-4, and the old pump) then prioritize what was my greatest handicap. An auto loader for me was first. Just picked a nice used MTAC this week. Looking at a Glock 34, or Rock Island 2011 for 2014?? Go give 3gun a try, have fun, then upgrade as funds permit.