<P> The Remington 11 - 87 is a semi-automatic shotgun manufactured by Remington Arms . It is based on the Remington 1100 and was first announced in 1987 . </P> <P> The 11 - 87 is a gas operated semi-automatic (autoloading) shotgun, meaning that some of the high - pressure gases from the burning gunpowder are diverted through two small holes in the underside of the barrel . The gases force a piston (and the bolt) toward the rear of the shotgun, which in turn ejects the spent shell . A spring then forces the bolt forward, sending a new shell from the magazine into the chamber . This gas operation has the effect of reducing the recoil felt by the shooter, since the total recoil energy is spread out over a longer period of time than would be the case with fixed breech shotguns . </P> <P> The 11 - 87 incorporates a self - compensating gas system design, which allows the gun to operate with every type of load, from light 2 3⁄4" to 3" Magnum shells without any shooter adjustments . It is manufactured in two different gauges: 20 and 12, and both will cycle 2 3⁄4" and 3" shells . </P> <P> Some 11 - 87 shotguns, especially those with barrels shorter than 26 ", or Magnum models, may have issues cycling light target and birdshot loads consistently . The 12 gauge 3 - 1 / 2" SuperMag and 20 gauge Magnum models come with an extra component on the magazine tube called a "barrel seal activator" that helps cycle lighter loads . Failure to remove the barrel seal activator before firing 2 3 / 4" magnum, 3 ", and 3 1 / 2" loads may bring pressure to dangerous levels which could damage the gun . </P>

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