Shorter Barrel affecting Function

[Highplainsvet]

I have a Remington 1100 12 Ga. with a 28" barrel. I'm wanting to purchase a spare barrel , cut it down to 18" and make it into a home defense shotgun. Because it is gas operated, that making the barrel shorter than factory length might affect the action. I have heard I would need to run heavier loads thru it. Any advice for me here?? Amarillo, TX.

 

[funkybassplayer]

I believe you could also open the gas ports a little to help it cycle lighter or low recoil loads


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[M. Sage]

IIRC, Remington sells a barrel that has dual gas ports to make sure that isn't a problem. I know that the barrel on the 1100 Tac 4 is set up that way.

 

[Younggun]

That's how the newer 1188s (I think) are set up. Made to run light or heavy loads without making any changes.

 

[Highplainsvet]

I think enlarging the gas ports is the answer. Thanks for all the ideas and advice.

 

[shortround]

Keep the 1100 as it is.

Buy an 870 to tinker with.