General Facts
- TYPE
Shotgun - ORIGIN
United States
- NICKNAMES
- - DESIGNED
1980's - DESIGNER
Remington - PRODUCTION
1987 - present - PRODUCERS
United States - Remington
United States - Scattergun Technologies (now Wilson Combat)
- QUANTITY
Unknown - UNIT COST
Unknown - CHARACTERISTICS
Semi-automatic
Ability to fire magnum rounds
Does not cycle low powered rounds
Introduction
The M11-87 is a shotgun of US origin. It was developed by Remington in the 1980's and is an improved version of the M1100 semi-automatic shotgun. The M11-87 is popular for its semi-automatic fire and limited recoil. The drawback is that it is more expensive and less reliable than a pump action model.
Design
The M11-87 is an improved M1100. The M11-87 uses the same gas operation but has a chamber that will also accept 3 inch magnum shells. The police models are fitted with shorter barrels than the civilian models and feature magazine extensions. All police models have black synthetic furniture and a rubber recoil pad. Most police models also feature ghost ring sights, but standard sights or rifle sights are common as well.
Firepower
The M11-87 fire 12ga shotgun shells with a length of 2.75 or 3 inch. Depending on the length of the model and if a magazine extension has been installed the tubular magazine under the barrel has a capacity of 4 to 7 rounds. The M11-87 is semi-automatic and has no pump action ability. As a result low powered rounds will not cycle. Since the gas operation increases recoil duration the felt recoil is significantly reduced. Combined with semi-automatic loading it allows for quick and accurate follow up shots. Models with rifled barrel for slug firing are also available.
Users
The M11-87 is widely used by police and other law enforcement units in the United States and in some other nations. With the introduction of newer semi-automatic shotguns such as the Benelli Super 90 series the competition for the M11-87 has grown significantly.
Model 11-87 Police
The M11-87 Police lineup consists of two basic models. The short barreled Entry model and the standard length model. Various sights and accessories are available.
M11-87P Entry: The Entry model has a 14 inch barrel and has no magazine extension.
M11-87P: The full size model has an 18 inch barrel and a 2 round magazine extension.
- Specifications:
- M11-87P Entry
- M11-87P
Type | Shotgun |
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Caliber | 12ga 3" |
Magazine | 5 round tubular magazine |
Operation | Gas operated |
Fire selector | 0-1 |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
Barrel length | 457 mm |
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Rifling | Smoothbore |
Muzzle velocity | ? |
Stock | Fixed |
Length | 880 mm |
Width | ? |
Height | ? |
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Weight | 3.5 kg |
Sights | Iron sights, post front and ghost ring rear |
Remarks | - |
Type | Shotgun |
---|---|
Caliber | 12ga 3" |
Magazine | 7 round tubular magazine |
Operation | Gas operated |
Fire selector | 0-1 |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
Barrel length | 457 mm |
---|---|
Rifling | Smoothbore |
Muzzle velocity | ? |
Stock | Fixed |
Length | 985 mm |
Width | ? |
Height | ? |
---|---|
Weight | 3.75 kg |
Sights | Iron sights, post front and ghost ring rear |
Remarks | - |
Scattergun models
Scattergun Technologies offers several customized versions of Remington produced M11-87 shotguns. The customization consists of improved load and feed mechanisms, better sights, added tactical lights and various other accessories.
SWAT model: T The most compact model and is similar to the Remington Entry model.
K-9 model: A full size model comparable to the standard Remington M11-87P.
Urban Sniper: The Urban Sniper is a unique kind of shotgun. It is based on the full size model and has a rifled barrel for firing slugs. An adjustable bipod, 2.75x scope and cheekpiece on the stock turn it into a sort of short range sniper rifle.
- Specifications:
- SWAT model
- K-9 model
- Urban Sniper
Type | Shotgun |
---|---|
Caliber | 12ga 3" |
Magazine | 5 round tubular magazine |
Operation | Gas operated |
Fire selector | 0-1 |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
Barrel length | 356 mm |
---|---|
Rifling | Smoothbore |
Muzzle velocity | ? |
Stock | Fixed |
Length | 876 mm |
Width | ? |
Height | ? |
---|---|
Weight | 3.97 kg |
Sights | Iron sights, post front and ghost ring rear |
Remarks | - |
Type | Shotgun |
---|---|
Caliber | 12ga 3" |
Magazine | 7 round tubular magazine |
Operation | Gas operated |
Fire selector | 0-1 |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
Barrel length | 457 mm |
---|---|
Rifling | Smoothbore |
Muzzle velocity | ? |
Stock | Fixed |
Length | 978 mm |
Width | ? |
Height | ? |
---|---|
Weight | 3.86 kg |
Sights | Iron sights, post front and ghost ring rear |
Remarks | - |
Type | Shotgun |
---|---|
Caliber | 12ga 3" |
Magazine | 7 round tubular magazine |
Operation | Gas operated |
Fire selector | 0-1 |
Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
Barrel length | 457 mm |
---|---|
Rifling | Rifled for slugs |
Muzzle velocity | ? |
Stock | Fixed |
Length | 978 mm |
Width | ? |
Height | ? |
---|---|
Weight | 4.3 kg |
Sights | No iron sights, 2.75x optical sight |
Remarks | bipod |