Thaddeus Smith Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Finally got it last night ..disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, (replaced gas piston rings, o-rings) and reassembled today. It's a 2005 Remington 11-87 Sportsman synthetic. Not the lightest of guns, but super reliable when properly maintained and it was a deal from a friend that I couldn't pass up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigStewMan Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 be careful you don't put your eye out with that thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty Favog Posted June 22, 2011 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I bought one of those during their first year of production (87') for $385 in 12ga., 26". Just called the 11-87 Premier back then. Had the heavier bbl but I loved that it was auto gas compensating for low and high brass. It's still in perfect condition and the only thing I had to do to it was replace the O-ring around the magazine tube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I haven't had much time to look at broomsticks lately. After I started my "locked" broomstick thread, my mother fell, broke her hip, was in the hospital for a week and a half and then passed. Her funeral was in Florida, which is a whole nother story. Things are just now getting back to normal, well kinda. We're in the process of re-locating my son to Corpus (yet another long story) and time has been at a premium. I do however REALLY like the look of some of those Italian broomsticks. After my son gets moved, after we have a garage sale (don't get me started) and after our new puppy arrives (!) I'll be shopping for a broomstick. That is unless something else pops up[:S]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groomlakearea51 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Very nice!! That's very popular here during duck season on the Lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 I haven't had much time to look at broomsticks lately. After I started my "locked" broomstick thread, my mother fell, broke her hip, was in the hospital for a week and a half and then passed. Her funeral was in Florida, which is a whole nother story. Things are just now getting back to normal, well kinda. We're in the process of re-locating my son to Corpus (yet another long story) and time has been at a premium. I do however REALLY like the look of some of those Italian broomsticks. After my son gets moved, after we have a garage sale (don't get me started) and after our new puppy arrives (!) I'll be shopping for a broomstick. That is unless something else pops up. dude, so sorry to hear about your mom. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Finally got it last night ..disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, (replaced gas piston rings, o-rings) and reassembled today. It's a 2005 Remington 11-87 Sportsman synthetic. Not the lightest of guns, but super reliable when properly maintained and it was a deal from a friend that I couldn't pass up. Very nice indeed.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Gracias! Fortunately I get to go shoot some clay on Saturday ...it's been a long week of just looking and fondling of the thing. *notagunnutjustlikesnewgear* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 dude, so sorry to hear about your mom. :/ Thanks. Nothing personal, but if this thread doesn't get locked I'm gonna be pissed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 Nothing personal, but if this thread doesn't get locked I'm gonna be pissed. According to Amy, as long as it stays friendly and politically neutral, it should remain unlocked. I have faith in my fellow man to understand that I'm not a gun nut, but am beginning to enjoy the sport and have to think about protecting my family when I move onto 10acres at the end of the month and am 15+ minutes from police response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 According to Amy, as long as it stays friendly and politically neutral, it should remain unlocked. I have faith in my fellow man to understand that I'm not a gun nut, but am beginning to enjoy the sport and have to think about protecting my family when I move onto 10acres at the end of the month and am 15+ minutes from police response. Have all the faith you want, but some people just don't know when to [:#]. BTW, just about everybody is 15 min from response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 BTW, just about everybody is 15 min from response. even more of a reason for people to have methods of self defense, at whatever level they are comfortable implementing. and no, this isn't klipsch/music related ..but that's the case for about 80% of my posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 went out and shot around 175 rounds today at clay ...almost as big a grin as the first time i heard my RF-5's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 nice shotgun...congrats... Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 went out and shot around 175 rounds today at clay ...almost as big a grin as the first time i heard my RF-5's Did you hit anything?? How's the shoulder? Technicaly, the first time you heard them they were MY RF-5's[]. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 I'd say i had about 90% accuracy .. all those years of Area 51 & Duck Hunt, bb guns shooting at army men, etc have paid off. this gun isn't the lightest out there, but that helps minimize the recoil to very little - so the shoulder has some slight bruising, but is otherwise in great shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taz Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Carl, I'm sorry about your mom. I was afraid that at her age this might happen when you told me about the hip. You and your family are still in my thoughts. I'm not very good with words but wish you and your family the best. John H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 Carl, I'm sorry about your mom. I was afraid that at her age this might happen when you told me about the hip. You and your family are still in my thoughts. I'm not very good with words but wish you and your family the best. John H. Thanks John, your sentiment was conveyed perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 WOW, time has flown. I should be picking up my broomstick tonight. Pics to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Has it really been 4 months since this? wow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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