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Hi all, I just received my replacement walnut forearm for the 870P from Remington. Unfortunately, the new forearm is finished somwhat lighter in color than my original forearm, and it doesn't match the stock too well. What would you suggest I use to refinish it a bit darker? This is the...

Hi all, I accidentally bent the action bars on the fore-end tube assembly while trying to take the fore-end off. This is on an 870 Police model (blued, not parkerized). I am looking to purchase a new blued fore-end tube assembly from Brownells. Does anyone know if the standard fore-end tube...

Hi all, I went to my local gunsmith yesterday to have him switch out the forearm on my 870P. I was replacing the walnut forearm with a Hogue one. The nut was so tight, he had to put the forearm in a vise and turn it using the nut wrench. Well... he ended up cracking the walnut forearm...

Hi all, To anyone who owns a recently-manufactured Remington 1100 Sporting 12 or 20 gauge... can you do me a favor? I'd like to know if there's any way possible to change the cast of the stock by putting homemade shims between the stock and receiver similar to how you can with an 870. I...

Hi all, I'm not talking about the shim and spacers that gun makers are touting as great inventions. They only let you set cast-off to a single, non-adjustable, very tiny bit of cast... usually 1/8th of an inch at the end of the stock. I'm interested in getting a semi-auto for skeet and...

Hi all, I am considering adding some weight to my Remington 1100 that I use to shoot skeet. What do you suggest I add inside the magazine tube and inside the stock hole? I was thinking maybe some rolls of quarters? What have other people used, and how do you secure them so they don't move...

Hi all, You may have seen my previous thread where I was thinking about rescuing an old Remington 1100: http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=273113 You may also have seen my numerous other posts asking questions about 1100's. Well, the reason is... I, in fact, rescued her...

Hi all, I just bought an old Remington 1100 (made in 1968). The small metal edge on the top inside portion of the receiver (the part that I *think* hits the top edge of the locking block assembly to stop the bolt's backward progress) has a small gouge in it. It almost looks like the locking...

Hi all, What do you recommend I use to clean a gloss finished wood stock? It's not real dirty, I just want to clean some smudges off. Thanks. Chris

Hi all, As I was cleaning the inside of my Rem 1100 this evening, the feed latch fell out. How do I go about re-installing it? How does it stay in? I couldn't find any other parts that fell out that might hold it in. Thanks! Chris

Hi all, I am replacing the magazine spring (among other things) on an older 12 ga. 1100 I just purchased. The new one is like 5 inches shorter than the old one. Maybe the old one wasn't a factory spring? What's is the "correct" length? Chris

Hi all, Let's compare two different choke constrictions: IC and Mod. In the same exact gun, using the same exact shells, will the tighter choke produce a slightly higher felt recoil given that the shot is being squeezed through a smaller hole? Perhaps it's such a small difference that it's...

Hi all, I've heard that these older 20 ga. Remington 1100's that have 12 ga. receivers are one of the most sought-after target guns ever. I assume it's for the added weight? Can someone tell me about them? What else makes them special? When were they made? How can you identify them...

Hi all, I need to ship an older semi-auto shotgun that doesn't have it's own box. What's the best way to securely ship it? I was thinking about disassembling it down to the barrel, foreend, and receiver, wrapping them all in bubble wrap, and putting them in a box. What have others done...

Hi all, I am trying to completely disassemble the parts internal to my Remington 1100 so I can replace the action recoil spring. How do I do it? I've removed the butt plate, but I'm not sure how to remove the nut (is it a nut) at the end of the action spring tube. What steps do I need...

Hi all, Can someone please suggest a good recoil pad (like a Sims Limbsaver, etc) that can fit a Remington 1100 12 ga. with a curved butt plate? Thanks! Chris

Hi all, I'm looking to purchase my first Remington 1100 to be used primarily for informal skeet shooting and maybe a little sporting clays. Right now I use my 870 Police. A small local gun shop has a mid-70's 1100 12 gauge model with 28" fixed modified choke barrel (no vent rib). It's in...

Hi all, I have my eye on a older Remington 1100 (12 gauge) in great shape that has a fixed modified choke. How easy is it for a gunsmith to convert this to a Rem Choke system? How much should it cost, and is there anyone in particular you'd recommend to do it? If I had it done, I'd like to...

Hi all, I see that Graco makes a BreaKO kit for Beretta 391's that includes both a 7oz stock weight and a 7oz magazine cap. I'd like to find something similar for an 1100. Graco does make the 7oz magazine cap for the 1100, but not the stock weight. Where can I find a stock weight for an...

Hi all, I am considering starting to reload shotgun shells. I have done a little bit of research on it, and plan to take a class in the future. But first of all, I have some safety questions: 1. When powder spills, either in small or large quantities, how do you safely clean it up and...