Norinco NZ85B range report

[Griffoneur]

Well Marstar got my NP18 back and I received my NZ85B last Friday.
$70 more on the sticker price, but MUCH higher quality than the NP18 I got.

To start, pistol cleaned up very nicely and I replaced the crappy grips with hogue rubber finger grooves sameas ones on my NP-40. I polished the feed ramp with my Dremel and metal polish.

Fired only 50 handloads 124gr RN Cast (wheel weights) with 4.0gr of W231.
Pistol cycled very smoothly. All rounds fed flawlessly. Not one FTF or FTE.

Elevation spot on at 5 yds windage 1" right to POA (for my eyes). Grouping VERY tight . I will install my adjustable LPA sights on the pistol next week and adjust at 15yds. Will try to post some test targets in a couple weeks. Am taking next weekend off (from the range) to go CCW in the States on my motorcycle (bad assed biker) LOL.

So far the NZ85B looks very promising and the 9mm's softer recoil makes it interesting to maybe try competitive shooting. At just $349 its a very good buy as was its big brother the NP-40 in 40S&W.

 

[kbracey]

Congrats on the new gun purchase.

I just purchased some of those Hogue Grips for my NP40 and was wondering about the fit (my grips haven't arrived yet...expecting them this week). I've been told that they are a bit tight getting them on the NP40...any concerns???? Thanks

 

[Griffoneur]

Congrats on the new gun purchase.

I just purchased some of those Hogue Grips for my NP40 and was wondering about the fit (my grips haven't arrived yet...expecting them this week). I've been told that they are a bit tight getting them on the NP40...any concerns???? Thanks

Soak in boiling hot water for 2-3 minutes. Wipe dry and install. They are a very tight fit. I have Hogue grips on all my handguns (5). I love them.

 

[Deckard]

Picture comparision side, thickness of 9mm and .40 versions please.

 

[seatux]

Here is my new one.

I am very happy with mine, very accurate.

Well Marstar got my NP18 back and I received my NZ85B last Friday.
$70 more on the sticker price, but MUCH higher quality than the NP18 I got.

To start, pistol cleaned up very nicely and I replaced the crappy grips with hogue rubber finger grooves sameas ones on my NP-40. I polished the feed ramp with my Dremel and metal polish.

Fired only 50 handloads 124gr RN Cast (wheel weights) with 4.0gr of W231.
Pistol cycled very smoothly. All rounds fed flawlessly. Not one FTF or FTE.

Elevation spot on at 5 yds windage 1" right to POA (for my eyes). Grouping VERY tight . I will install my adjustable LPA sights on the pistol next week and adjust at 15yds. Will try to post some test targets in a couple weeks. Am taking next weekend off (from the range) to go CCW in the States on my motorcycle (bad assed biker) LOL.

So far the NZ85B looks very promising and the 9mm's softer recoil makes it interesting to maybe try competitive shooting. At just $349 its a very good buy as was its big brother the NP-40 in 40S&W.

 

[Colin]

Mine is a good shooter but the hammer spring is way to strong, I have to replace it on mine, otherwise a good gun, the stock grips are ok, but the Hogues are way nicer.