The Remington Model 11-87 shotgun (sometimes misspelled as 1187) was announced in the year 1987 as an improved and strengthened version of the Remington model 1100 shotgun. The new model is technically similar to its predecessor but is stronger because it is intended to fire 3" (76 mm) magnum shells. How else does it differ from the 1100 model ?

• tactical models come in black parkerized finish, polymer only stocks, relatively short barrels and rifle-type sights
• most Police / Tactical models are equipped with magazine extension tube by standard
• both 1 and 2 are correct