Is the Norinco 1911 reliable and well-built?

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Recently, I have been putting a lot of thought into buying a Norinco 1911. I've always liked the 1911 and unlike most new 1911s it's rather cheap. However, I'm wondering if it's too good to be true. Is it less reliable or otherwise inferior to more expensive new 1911s? Is this why it costs so much less?

If you have a Norinco 1911, please tell me about your experience with the gun. How long have you had it? Have you had any serious misfire or maintenance issues?

Are any other manufactures making similarly priced 1911s?
 
Ah, the weekly Norc 1911 thread has appeared....

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I bought one about 15 years ago.
My only complaint was a slightly crunchy trigger that was easily fixed.

I still have it , still use it on a regular basis. It has become one of my " do not sell " guns.
I used it for IPSC and it has seen a fair number of rounds through it but is going strong.
 
You will find those that like the Norc and those that don't. I have had mine around 3 years now, shoot great right out of the box, went threw 300 rounds first day, had a few jams with stove piping and side ways casing. but it has run good since than with the occasional jam, but thats true of any fire arm. I have replaced the ejector and extractor, and some springs., after 3000 rounds, its a good idea. Its that good old pick up truck kind of gun, go anywhere, do anything, and you don't worry abot it getting scratched and dented, as you would if you were driving a lamberdinie in the back trails. Its a good gun to learn on, and you, if you want can't use the fram to build up on it a race gun, etc, adjustable trigger, and all the other after market parts.
 
Yes. The default setting is now automatically set for a week. To search further back, this must be changed.
This topic has been beaten to death. If a person is a Norinco/China hater, all Chinese guns are junk. Otherwise, they can be evaluated on a model by model basis. The 1911s tend to be well thought of. In general, the products marketed by Norinco tend to have a few warts. Detail finishing sometimes leaves a bit to be desired. Just bought my second NP29. Yesterday, we took my friend's brand new NP58 .40 to the range. I was impressed. Was able to inspect a M4 clone this past week. These could be a "best buy" for anyone wanting an AR type firearm.
 
sometimes it does, sometimes it don't lol, and norcs can never be beaten to death, they are never ending long life abuse guns, nukem and they keep going and going and going lol
 
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well these threads do cause social interaction you know lol, nothing wrong with anyone bring up a old topic, even if your new or not, god bless the norc lol
 
Get one. They're fun and as mentioned, if you don't like it, put it on the EE for the same a small loss and consider it a rental.

I have two from Can Am, and I like 'em.
 
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Reliable? What does that mean...

Never in my years have thought it meant "made in china"
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That's what people said about "Made in Japan" after WWII, too. Why is it so hard for people to realize that manufacturing has become a global industry and that there are no more secrets. You can buy modern technology and build a facility with ISO level quality control and output anywhere in the world. Just because China has been the refuge of cheap, low quality goods does not mean they cannot produce quality products as well. Get over yourselves and judge the products on their merits, not a reputation that is 20 years outdated.

Mark
 
Right... And japan took over the electronics manufacturing market and destabilized allied nation's ability to manufacture its own electronics via distribution of cheap, inexpensive TV's for below cost for causing RCA, Electrohome, etc to close in the US.

China is using same strategy for metals and manufacturing.
 
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