Semi automatic 410

[BAW]

What is the most reliable semi 410

 

[John from MD]

What is the most reliable semi 410

Remington 1100.

 

[BAW]

Thank you, will it shoot 2 1/2 and 3 inch shells

 

[slsc98]

No. Not iirc. 2-3/4”

What size shells does a Remington 1100 take? | [April Updated]

The Remington 1100 shotgun is chambered to accept 2 3/4-inch shells. Contents 1. Can the Remington 1100 shoot 3-inch shells? No, the Remington 1100 is designed to accommodate only 2 3/4-inch shells. 2. What is the maximum shell length for Remington 1100? The Remington 1100 is capable of firing...

thegunzone.com

“Modifications to allow the use of 3-inch shells in a Remington 1100 are available, but they must be performed by a qualified gunsmith.”

(Trust me, you do NOT want to go down ^that^ rabbit hole …!)


Remingtons own website doesn’t even call out chamber lengths:

Model 1100 Sporting | Remington

Ammo can be impossible to find at times (other than large pellet stuff) $1 / shell … but hey, at least it’s available (for now): https://www.sgammo.com/catalog/shotgun-ammo-sale/410-gauge-ammo

 

[John from MD]

Thank you, will it shoot 2 1/2 and 3 inch shells

The Sporting Model will handle both. That is the only one that I know of that will handle 3 inch shells.

 

[rseymorejr]

Mossberg makes one, SA-410, that shoots 3" shells. I have the 28 ga version and it's very reliable and sweet shooting.

 

[AlBeight]

Have an older 1100 in 12 gauge - a goose gun my father used in the late 70’s and thru the 80’s that was 3” mag. 30” (or 32” iirc) barrel in full choke.

Not a .410 gauge, just responding to the “no 1100’s in 3-inch comment”.

 

[BAW]

Need to adjust my question to what is the most reliable 410 that will shoot 2 1/2 and or 3 inch shells, tia

 

[outrider58]

What's the gun going to be used for? Check out the Tri-star Viper G2 Semi-auto. If you are looking for a turkey gun, look at the G2 "Turkey", which I have. Very reliable at half the price of the other name brands. They both have 3" chambers.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/tristar-viper-g2-semi-auto-shotgun

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/tristar-viper-g2-turkey-semi-auto-shotgun-with-pistol-grip-in-truetimber-strata

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[BAW]

What's the gun going to be used for? Check out the Tri-star Viper G2 Semi-auto. If you are looking for a turkey gun, look at the G2 "Turkey", which I have. Very reliable at half the price of the other name brands. They both have 3" chambers.

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/tristar-viper-g2-semi-auto-shotgun

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/tristar-viper-g2-turkey-semi-auto-shotgun-with-pistol-grip-in-truetimber-strata

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Basically target and wildlife protection, female shooter

 

[Doco Overboard]

Basically target and wildlife protection, female shooter

I'd get a 20 gauge. Ammo cost alone is prohibitive in a 410.

 

[outrider58]

Basically target and wildlife protection, female shooter

Now you've spurred my curiosity. Please to be explaining "wildlife protection"?

 

[outrider58]

I'd get a 20 gauge. Ammo cost alone is prohibitive in a 410.

The Tristars come in .20ga too!

If she is going to be shooting 3" shell, definitely want to do that out of a semi-auto.

 

[Sirex]

I researched 410s pretty good before buying a 410 for my wife and daughter to use. If you are going to use it for self defense, I would avoid a magazine fed 410 shotgun. One problem with 410 shotguns is the ammo. Despite the length stated on the box, the shells can be varying lengths based on the crimp style if I recall. This can cause them to bind in semi auto shotguns when loading. I would imagine they could suffer rimlock as well, but I've never owned one so I can't say for certain. Semis are also heavily dependent on the velocity and pressure to cycle the action. If you are recoil sensitive, a pistol caliber carbine may be useful as well.

I ended up getting a Mossberg 500E .410 shotgun for my wife and daughter to use. It shoots 2 1/2 and 3 inch shells. You need to practice with a pump shotgun, but it's fairly easy to use and reliable. If you'd like to try it, feel free and since you're in Carroll county you can come up with us to the club and shoot it. Walmart wells these typically. I don't think the one in Eldersburg sells guns, but Mt Airy and Hampstead does. I got mine at Mt Airy if I recall. This is an old pic;

 

[BAW]

I'd get a 20 gauge. Ammo cost alone is prohibitive in a 410.

Agree, but they have an abundance of 410 in 3 and 2.5

 

[Doco Overboard]

The Tristars come in .20ga too!

If she is going to be shooting 3" shell, definitely want to do that out of a semi-auto.

I was going to say a 12 gauge, but didn't want to set the conditions for anyone to go into or have a hot flash.

 

[BAW]

I researched 410s pretty good before buying a 410 for my wife and daughter to use. If you are going to use it for self defense, I would avoid a magazine fed 410 shotgun. One problem with 410 shotguns is the ammo. Despite the length stated on the box, the shells can be varying lengths based on the crimp style if I recall. This can cause them to bind in semi auto shotguns when loading. I would imagine they could suffer rimlock as well, but I've never owned one so I can't say for certain. Semis are also heavily dependent on the velocity and pressure to cycle the action. If you are recoil sensitive, a pistol caliber carbine may be useful as well.

I ended up getting a Mossberg 500E .410 shotgun for my wife and daughter to use. It shoots 2 1/2 and 3 inch shells. You need to practice with a pump shotgun, but it's fairly easy to use and reliable. If you'd like to try it, feel free and since you're in Carroll county you can come up with us to the club and shoot it. Walmart wells these typically. I don't think the one in Eldersburg sells guns, but Mt Airy and Hampstead does. I got mine at Mt Airy if I recall. This is an old pic;

Thank you very much, where do you shoot

 

[Sirex]

Thank you very much, where do you shoot

Taneytown Rod and Gun Club, up between Taneytown and Emmitsburg.

 

[basscat]

The Saiga 410 is a fun gun to shoot but I wouldn't call it reliable. Very picky with ammo but they shoot better with 3" shells. Mags are hard to find and pricey.

 

[BAW]

Now you've spurred my curiosity. Please to be explaining "wildlife protection"?

Protecting her chickens