Half Million? I doubt it and have never seen any that could prove they have come close. Do know a few that have shot 100,000 plus with minimal maintenance. Things will break, but they are easily replaced with readily available parts.

Over 20years a half million comes out to 25,000 rounds per year. Shooters who reach that average are few and far apart.

Today, most high volume semi-auto users are shooting the Italian offerings for a reason. Go to a large SC shoot and Beretta and Benelli will be everywhere. 1100s will be an oddity. There is a reason, and that is the 1100 will not hold up. Americans would like to shoot an American offering, but Remington can't keep up and the "shooters" have come to realize it.

Softer shooting? Depends, they all can be made to shoot soft.

Last edited by battue; 02/17/12.

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