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What do you think would be the best choice of Norinco handgun for someone entering production division in IPSC? My friend is poor (one shade above Kraft Dinner Sundays :)), is new to the sport, but wants to get his black badge and start competing. I recommended the NP22, but would like some more expert opinions.
 
If your friend ready for IPSC, then he is not so poor. Mind you the cost of ammo is not cheap even reload. he may have to consume a large volume because of competition. he may need to buy one and get it tune by gunsmith, Many people are happy with the Armco tuned Norincos.

Trigun
 
Trigun is right. IPSC is an expensive sport, so don't try it and love it if you are poor....... It is not just about a gun, but a lot of ammo and accessories as well.

Having said that, I think the NZ-85B (CZ-75 copy) is a better starter gun for IPSC Production. It is built with a tough steel frame, decent sights, and good accuracy. But trigger pull on all new NZ-85Bs are very heavy, and will need a lot of range time before it smooths out. Of couse a gunsmith can do that for you, too.

You can also use a Norinco NP-29 (9mm 1911), NP-28 (double stack 9mm 1911) or 1911A1 (.45 ACP) in Standard Division. But you will need to upgrade the front and rear sights on the Norinco 1911s. The original sights are too small, and shoots too high.

The problem with buying Norinco 1911s is that you will end up spending more money in the end on the upgrades and gunsmith bills, than just buying a fully equipped 1911 from other brand names.
 
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--Terry-- said:
Trigun is right. IPSC is an expensive sport, so don't try it and love it if you are poor....... It is not just about a gun, but a lot of ammo and accessories as well.
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That all depends on how many matches you shoot, how much you want to practice and how competitive you are. The Norinco's are a good place to start to see if you really like the sport or not - believe it or not it dosen't appeal to everyone!

For production division, the CZ clone & Sig clone (9mm) are probably the best place to start.
 
Look past the initial purchase price of the Norc and all of a sudden it isn't that great of a deal .
If you want to to IPSC and can afford the ammo and travel you should be able to squirt out a couple more bucks for a better pistol .
If Production is your goal get a M&P 9mm - its a better deal in the long and short run .
Myself I'd go standard with a STI Spartan .
 
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