I bought a new 1100 12ga in the late 60's for $115 with a 26" plain barrel. They were the nicest looking auto shotgun that I had ever seen at that point in time. I still have it. I wouldn't have a clue to how many shells I have run through it over the years. I have never shot a 11-87. I have an 5# Franchi 48AL 20ga for upland game now.
My son moved to Canada Goose country and I needed a goose/turkey gun, so I traded a Colt Anaconda for a new butt ugly black fiber stocked 26" Win Super X3 3 1/2" 12ga with choke tubes. All of these guns shoot great. The Win,(same as a Browning Gold), shucks everything that that I throw into it.
