New Colt 45's for sale
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I know how bad they are and infact I think I know a lot more than many of people because I was from Asia. Anyway the problem is western countries' business man willing to gave up their people and start making products in China and cause trouble. Norinco is nothing compare all other products that they made for western countries.
Trigun
my first handgun was a 1991A1 (I bought in '93) it's basic parkarized finish 80's series...8lb trigger pull... I then made some mods... for ipsc....and I've shot thousands and thousands of rounds thru origanal barrel and frame, grip...and extractor only finally broke a couple of years ago and still factory ejector in it...
In '93 I got it for approx. $535....It's quality, Period ! there are many brands now making them even better, in ways and I now have an sti .40 for ipsc......but Colts are good solid guns....
but the knock offs, I don't think are worth the money....not when for a few more $$$ you buyin a product that can outlive you with care.....
my 2cents
In '93 I got it for approx. $535....It's quality, Period ! there are many brands now making them even better, in ways and I now have an sti .40 for ipsc......but Colts are good solid guns....
but the knock offs, I don't think are worth the money....not when for a few more $$$ you buyin a product that can outlive you with care.....
my 2cents
#1bcshooter
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Tell that to a Korean war vet !
i'm no norinco specialist, but doesn't norinco use cheap quality metal in their firearms? I mean, they're cheap for a reason, right?
just asking guys, not knocking you norinco lovers here.
if you had the money, would you buy a Lamborghini or a Lamborghini kit car?
just asking guys, not knocking you norinco lovers here.
if you had the money, would you buy a Lamborghini or a Lamborghini kit car?
langfordbc
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Apparently the person whom you seized this gun from you considered worthy of trying to reason with... I think there are other issues to be "sad" and "angry" about...
Halger280HVMag
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Cheap or not, the steel in Norinco 1911's is pretty tough..the slide and frame anyway. They have some softer innards I from what I can tell.
"If you had the money..."
Well there is a discussion opener.
I have owned quite a number of Colts. Some ran, some didn't. People pay good money for well used Colts just because it is a Colt. BUT if you could pay 1/2 the going rate for a worn Colt on a Norinco and get a pistol that runs all day long wouldn't you?
very interesting! good read.
I know ARMCO does a fit n' finish on his Norinco 1911's. I might just have to try one out (never thought I'd say that).
Although, it's nice to know that you're putting your money in north america... ok... the US of A than China.
I wish the 1911's were still manufactured here in Canada. I would pay a premium price to buy Canadian.
I see your point, but I'm just one of those people that like to buy brand name products. I'm a SUCKER to good marketing
I have a Glock just because it's a "glock" and has a good reputation, I really don't like anything else about that gun. Same with Sig's, except I like everything about Sigs. bought an fnp45 just because it wasn't as common as other handguns.
I'll give the norinco a try! no problem with trying something new
Colt dreams
My dad did not know a helluva heck about guns but he certainly knew about the Colt .45. To him it represented the best in American design, engineering, and quality. As a kid growing up reading about guns the 1911 was always a Colt. It was elegant and rugged simplicity defined. The years rolled on and I collected all kinds of guns but never a 1911 Colt until last year when I traded for a 1991 Colt model. My Dad passed away recently and handling that gun brings a rush of emotions. I have not fired that Colt yet but I hope to soon one day and reflect on my dad's simple sense of what made for a quality gun. Sure there are clones and copies out there and as many opinions to go with them. But for me and I am quite sure many others a Colt is more than just any 1911. It's a Colt 45.
My dad did not know a helluva heck about guns but he certainly knew about the Colt .45. To him it represented the best in American design, engineering, and quality. As a kid growing up reading about guns the 1911 was always a Colt. It was elegant and rugged simplicity defined. The years rolled on and I collected all kinds of guns but never a 1911 Colt until last year when I traded for a 1991 Colt model. My Dad passed away recently and handling that gun brings a rush of emotions. I have not fired that Colt yet but I hope to soon one day and reflect on my dad's simple sense of what made for a quality gun. Sure there are clones and copies out there and as many opinions to go with them. But for me and I am quite sure many others a Colt is more than just any 1911. It's a Colt 45.
They are Dlask makes 1911s here in Canada.
Huh?
Sorry, I don't understand what you are trying to say.
This individual was dealing with the very common issue of finding a firearm that had belonged to a now deceased spouse. They simply wanted to get rid of it, out of their house. My job, as ethically and legally bound, is to ensure that happens, to the owner's wishes. That's called the law (as it stands) - I have no choice.
langfordbc
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I thought you were confiscating the gun from the actual owner and was wondering why a weapon would be taken from somebody who was apparently rational enough for you to reason with about the fate of it.
I wasn't being critical of you doing your job, just the policies that would require you to confiscate the firearm and then have it destroyed. Having cleared that up, I think we are actually "sad" and "angry" about the same thing.
That must have been tough, when you know the historical value (not to mention monetary value) to have someone just not listen, or care. Still, you did what you could, within the constraints of your profession. I'm sure many in that position would be kidding themselves that they had done something positive by destroying a gun.
I've handled a couple of Colts recently - they have done a lot to improve their quality - the last one I handled was a Lightweight Commander and it really was a beautiful gun, tight, cleanly machined with an excellent trigger. Nothing like the 'old days' where you bought a Colt (for $1000- twenty five years ago) and then schlepped off to Dlask to get him to make it into a pistol (for another $1,000 or so)
Ardent
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Just the fact we fought them in Korea, and our present political processes are at odds. It's all baby steps, just like saying I don't vote because one vote doesn't make a difference. We have to make our economic changes and choices as a collective. An Auto Ordance or other base model American made 1911 is scantly pricier than a Norc and you know where your money's going. Every dollar we spend in the west helps our firearms hobby, ever dollar to the east hurts it as I see it. And our economy, too. We should reverse our trade deficit with the east, sell them materials, and still mKe our own goods here at home. We're sinking and China's going to swim, and we gave them the life jacket...
#1bcshooter
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My 1911A1 Built with US Steel !
69 yrs old and helped rid China of Japanese occupation
I wouldn't trade it for 4 Norincos
69 yrs old and helped rid China of Japanese occupation
I wouldn't trade it for 4 Norincos
