I've always owned Remington 870's Wingmasters and 1100's! I've never had one problem with either Remington.
The semi auto 1100 doesn't like light loads, I always shoot over one ounce or heaver loads in the 1100 without issues.
My favorite is the old school Remington model 31. They haven't been made since 1949. I still haven't found one reasonably priced!
If I'm wrong on the last year of manufacture Sixgun will post the correct day, hour, year of manufacture!
Update April 24, Today while at the local gun shop I found a beat up example of a Remington 31.
This is the field version in 20 gauge with a 26 inch barrel, IC chocked model all steel version.
Looks to be mid 1940's because of the 2nd style trigger guard. Great pump action bird gun!
They wanted $375.00 for the old shotgun. Seems a bit overpriced, but I wanted one for about 10 years now.
I passed on one a few years ago because it was a super fancy skeet or trap model.
They wanted somewhere around $850.00.
I just wanted a field version to kick around the woods with.
Since I cant afford a Parker and I like old pump action shotguns, I'll jump on this old Remmy!
Pristine on the inside, a bit beaten up on the outside.
Looking forward to walking a few woodlots this fall with the old girl!