mcb Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 So my winter project is building up and old Remington 1100 into my 3-gun shotgun for this coming season. I have been using a BPS Stalker but got a very good deal on the 1100. So far here's what I have done. I changed out the 30 inch fixed full vent rib choke barrel for a 26 inch vent rib barrel with Rem Chokes. I have added a set of William Rifle sights to the rib. I am going to add a DMW easy load gate and a Nordic (or DMW) +6 magazine extension and barrel clamp to make it even with the 26 inch barrel (plugged down to 8+1 for Limited). I will also add an oversize bolt handle likely a Choate combat handle. The wood stock it came with is a rough (scuffed and dinged finish and a little water damage at the butt plate) but is solid and very functional. So do you think I should just give it a paint jobe (likely loud and obnoxious) or is it worth the money to invest in a synthetic stock with a pistol grip? In 3-gun is the pistol grip a big advantage or just one of those personal preference things? thanks mcb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Preference..I think Plenty of arguements for both set ups...I like pistol grips...others dont Ps the Nordic clamp is the best one out there IMHO Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSeevers Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Its preference and I like the pistol grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el pres Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 I have tried a pistol on my 870 and it helpled for a tighter grip while pumping. Other then that I dont like the pistol grip as I think a shotgun fits the shoulder better without one. I think you point and mount faster without one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Payne Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Switched away from the pistol grip. Also got the extended handle for my 1100, my son had it fly off during a course of fire at the Rocky Mountain 3-gun. Never located it again. Have been using the original charging handle and it stays put. I would never switch back again. Did look cool though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUBL Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Remmy's are heavy....period.....AND....if you are looking to load weak hand, you'll want a pistol grip (seems easier to keep the gun up). However, if you are going to load strong hand only....a loud paint job seems in order, but heaven forbid.....NO solid pink or yellow!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwx40x40 Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 If you decide on a pistol grip stock , I can hook you up on a used Choate Pistol grip stock and forend. Also have plus 5 Choate mag tube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted January 3, 2008 Share Posted January 3, 2008 Remmy's are heavy....period.....AND....if you are looking to load weak hand, you'll want a pistol grip (seems easier to keep the gun up).However, if you are going to load strong hand only....a loud paint job seems in order, but heaven forbid.....NO solid pink or yellow!!!! WHAT???.....No Pink Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledge Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I have a pistol grip on my 11-87 and like it.....I load weak hand. The one thing that I don't like about it is that the stock now needs to be loosened to take the trigger group out. Not a huge deal, just a bit of a pain. I agree with dirty chamber that I think I can point and mount the shotgun faster with a conventional stock, but as far as what we are using it for, it's all a reloading contest with some shots thrown in between. For the price of one, throw it on and run a case of shells through your gun and see what you think. If you don't like it, head to the classifieds and dump it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Remmy's are heavy....period.....AND....if you are looking to load weak hand, you'll want a pistol grip (seems easier to keep the gun up).However, if you are going to load strong hand only....a loud paint job seems in order, but heaven forbid.....NO solid pink or yellow!!!! WHAT???.....No Pink Jim Maybe on the inside.-------------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbullgpd Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Switched away from the pistol grip. Also got the extended handle for my 1100, my son had it fly off during a course of fire at the Rocky Mountain 3-gun. Never located it again. Have been using the original charging handle and it stays put. I would never switch back again. Did look cool though . HAHAHA!!!!! Yep I was there. We must have looked for that for quite awhile sarge. It helped me not get beat by junior there though. I can't wait to shoot with you guys again, I have a feeling your son might get my number next time. I seem to be getting older and I'm sure he is just getting better. Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Payne Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Jay He is on his way up. He might be taking a break shortly, thinking of going into the Military. They grow up fast. Payne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el pres Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I had one of those adjustable AR CAR stocks for my 870. During a stage with some slugs the pistol grip came off cutting the web of my hand pretty good. I countinued to finish the stage without the grip but the stock was a bloody mess. The knurled threads just pulled out of the plastic handle leaving an exposed stud.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Its a personal thing. I love pistol grip stocks - for me, they increase my control while not in any way slowing me down. For the record, I "turn and burn", cupping the receiver in my weak hand and feeding shells one at a time with my strong hand, and am very competitive. Avoid the AR15 stock adapters, which put your head too high. I like the older-style Choate stock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Why do they make 'em look so ugly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StealthyBlagga Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Why do they make 'em look so ugly? Are you talking about me or my shotgun ? The stock is the older Choate model (before they added the adjustable length feature). It is styled after the FN-FAL. I like the look a lot, and it feels great in the hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filishooter Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) Slight thread drift, but related... Does anybody know who makes a Pistol Grip stock for a 1100/1187 LT20 (the smaller frame 20 gauge)? Everything I'm finding is either a standard replacement stock or for the bigger guns. Can a 12 gauge pistol grip stock be modified to fit the 20 gauge? TIA Edited January 8, 2008 by Filishooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 No LT20 stocks that I know of. You can mod the 12ga stock...the LT 20 is .110 smaller than 12ga side to side. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I shoot a straight stock on my JP open shotgun that I only reload strong hand, but, I put a pistol grip stock on my 1100 Competitionmaster because I can't hold it up with the straight stock to do weak hand reloads. I also believe the straight stock points better, but, the pistol grip has better control. I've been considering getting a Benelli M2, in 20 gauge. One of these days, I'll run across somebody locally that has one I can try. I shot an M1, 12 gauge once, and although I liked that it was light enough to hold up to do weak hand reloads, the shoulder that my Dr. wants to do surgery on, didn't like it at all, which is why I still shoot the 1100s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardschennberg Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 I don't think this makes a lot of difference either way, so: a. go with whatever feels better to you; b. if you have no preference, just leave the gun the way you buy it. I personally have two autos. One has a pistol grip and I have no preference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb Posted January 21, 2008 Author Share Posted January 21, 2008 Thanks for all the replies guys, for know I am sticking with the factory stock. I stripped it last week and finishing the new paint job. It will be bright read with the pressed checkering filled in with spray on rubberized paint for traction. I will post pictures when its complete. mcb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filishooter Posted January 25, 2008 Share Posted January 25, 2008 No LT20 stocks that I know of.You can mod the 12ga stock...the LT 20 is .110 smaller than 12ga side to side. Jim Thanks. I got my SpeedFeed 4S and got it to fit the LT nicely. Verdict is still out on which I prefer as I haven't shot it yet, but handling it and practicing reloads I can say its easy for me to keep the gun shouldered while loading 5 at time weakhand probably because of the lighter weight of the 20 up front. It seems to point well for me, same as the standard stock. I don't expect much difference in recoil control since the 20 didn't really kick much to begin with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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