So, is this normal, and can it be replaced? Took a better look at the trigger assy., and I need to pull and clean that.
Have you noticed any issues? Sorry, don't have an 1100 to make a comparison. Was this before you cleaned it?
Still haven't even shot it. I have been stocking up on shells though. I did a little cleaning right after I got it, and took it apart today to take a pic of the bolt so I could ask about it. Haven't pulled the trigger assy. either, as I don't have a punch or anything small enough to knock out the pins. Watched a vid that blurrily showed similar wear, so it might be normal.
looks like a nylon insert in end of bolt that firing pin passes thru- interesting as mine is solid steel
This was made in the mid-80's, I think the guy said '87. I should take it out back and shoot it, or sit in the yard and wait for that pesky raccoon to go after the garbage bin again................ Then I'd know if it's a problem.
That is the "Breech bolt buffer" mine looks about the same. They are under $10, but if it ain't broke don't fix it. I would replace the o-ring on the piston as those dry out and quit working making it a really nice single shot. Midway should have all of the parts, if they don't Numrich is another source.
Yep, already know about the o-ring, and I've heard they can be replaced with a hardware store o-ring. Don't know if that works or not. The one on there seems to be in good shape, but w/o shooting it, I don't know. Is just the plastic piece replaceable?
It is replaceable. The hardware O-rings work also, sometimes not for long so I usually get one made for this application, the last time I bought some (10) they were around a dollar each. I always kept one in the case with it while hunting or shooting clays. My 1100 has north of 250,000 rounds through it and it is still on the original breech bolt buffer. I switched guns to a Rizinni O/U for hunting and clay games so the 1100 has set in the safe for a few years now.
I have never seen the nylon bushing but most of the guns I have/ have shot are trap/ clays guns so that might be something for maybe heavier hunting loads in some field models? One thing I'll say about the o rings, I have had the hardware store ones break quicker than an actual Remington one, they are cheaper but something to think about in the back of your mind to worry about when shooting at something when you may need a follow up shot and the gun doesn't cycle. I have heard good things about some special Remington nylon/ mixed plastic and rubber o ring for about 10-15 bucks. One suggestion I got with my auto loaders when shooting a lot is to run the mag tube "wet" with oil/ lube to help everything sliding real well and helps with some wear on the tube as well.
Thanks chbryson . When I pulled the gun apart to clean, the inside of the mag tube was dirty....with a capitol D. Some rust and a bunch of gunk. Same with the spring. It's all clean now. Where can I get a good recoil pad? The one the guy put on is cracking and doesn't flex well. Actually, some of the ribs are broken.
papadave Depending on your use, I like HiViz X Coil pads. They make a lot of thicknesses and sizes, they are very soft and the center area (where you can't grind any more) is filled with very gooey stuff. My very favorite pads are "Gooey Pads". I use them on my competition gun and love them. The problem with them is they are so soft, that stuff sticks to them and they wear out pretty quickly (for my gun I replace the pad about every 2 years) As an overall pad for hunting guns and such are any of the Kickeeze pads.
