Norinco 1911 vs Remington 1911 .45 acp

[NAA]

Now there is an interesting point. Remington has the firing pin block while Ruger has a titanium firing pin instead? Which would you rather deal with folks. Just curious.

Thanks

Personally, being a traditionalist when it comes to 1911's, I tend to avoid any with a firing pin block safety in them. I've owned a couple Series 80 Colts in the past [Gold Cup Nat'l Match .45 ACP & Govt model in 9mm] but just prefer them without it. So far I have passed on owning a new Remington or even a Kimber mostly because of that.

So, to answer your question, I'd take the Ruger SR1911..... [already have one, actually].

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[plinker 777]

Now there is an interesting point. Remington has the firing pin block while Ruger has a titanium firing pin instead? Which would you rather deal with folks. Just curious.

Thanks

Series 70 = simplicity; Simplicity = reliability; Reliability = SR1911. {I own one too}

 

[saskcop]

I have owned numerous Series 80's styled pistols. NEVER an issue.

 

[dante_mags]

Owning a 1911 in 9mm is wrong. It shouldn't be allowed.

 

[OldDude]

Another vote for the R1...
BTW, I seem to recall seeing the parts necessary to remove the firing pin block in a Brownell's catalog, if you are inclined to remove it.
I haven't noticed any ill effects from it, and only about 2 minutes longer to put it back together the first time it was apart.

 

[divedog]

Most Norincos run $350 to $400. I purchased a R1 stainless this week for $725 and Remington currently has a $100 rebate. So for $625 you get your Remington R1 in stainless. About $100 cheaper in blue. So far it meets my needs.

 

[WRH]

Owning a 1911 in 9mm is wrong. It shouldn't be allowed.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks so. I can't explain it other than to say if you want a JMB designed Nine, get a Hi-Power. I do however make concessions for a .22LR conversion kit.

As far as the Series 80 parts in my Rem, I see it as No-Big-Deal. The grip safety releases the firing pin block rather than the trigger IIRC. Since I have to squeeze the grip anyway, I'm not affected by it.

 

[trebor2880]

Owning a 1911 in 9mm is wrong. It shouldn't be allowed.

It's not wrong, and it should be allowed. It's just not necessary, and nobody needs one!

 

[Halger280HVMag]

IMHO....9mm works very well in a Commander length pistol.
I find that the 9mm cartridge matches the slide mass of the Commander better.

.45 ACP is fine in the 5" 1911.

For bear defense with a 1911 I'd have to go with .45-08 Armco, or maybe 10MM.

I love my 1911's. I've been shooting 1911 pistols for more than sixty years.

 

[plinker 777]

^ WTF!? Is that actually you in your avatar?

 

[Halger280HVMag]

The Gentleman in my avatar is my late Father.
Depicted on this War Bonds poster.
Showing him leading his Regiment ashore.
At Dieppe the 19th of August 1942.

In the holster shown, is a 1911 pistol.
My father taught me to shoot with this gun.
I still have it. Complete with bloodstains.

^ WTF!? Is that actually you in your avatar?