Norinco 780 Homeland Security $89.95
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These have an extractor.
As I mentioned above, I did some trigger work on mine.
I first removed the trigger itself and ground down one side of the trigger. Gave it the two-tone look!
The filed side:
The sharp side (not filed yet):
So I filed that side as well and put it back in. No more sharp edges on the trigger.
I the looked at the hammer as the trigger pull was scratchy:
I took a jewelers file and smoothed out the notch VERY lightly:
I plan on using some grit compound in there to finish the smoothing. The jeweler file took away most of the "sandy feel".
Next was the nasty carrier. Damn sharp edges:
I used a file just along the edge of the carrier to smooth off the edge:
Finally, I decided since I had it apart, I would take the edge off the slide rails on the inside of the receiver:
A little closer look:
The file slipped a few times and I got a few file kisses on the inside, but at least, I won't cut anymore fingers,
( I read the post about how they were sharp but I guess I had to feel them and cut my own fingers to find out!):
And for your viewing pleasure, an 870 trigger group (2011 Express) next to the Norinco.
The 870 hammer, note the deep release on hammer:
And the 780 hammer, note the shallow release:
Well, all assembled, my 870 feel better and has a better trigger but I did not pay $90 for that! I think after a bit of use, the 780 should function well.
I first removed the trigger itself and ground down one side of the trigger. Gave it the two-tone look!
The filed side:
The sharp side (not filed yet):
So I filed that side as well and put it back in. No more sharp edges on the trigger.
I the looked at the hammer as the trigger pull was scratchy:
I took a jewelers file and smoothed out the notch VERY lightly:
I plan on using some grit compound in there to finish the smoothing. The jeweler file took away most of the "sandy feel".
Next was the nasty carrier. Damn sharp edges:
I used a file just along the edge of the carrier to smooth off the edge:
Finally, I decided since I had it apart, I would take the edge off the slide rails on the inside of the receiver:
A little closer look:
The file slipped a few times and I got a few file kisses on the inside, but at least, I won't cut anymore fingers,
( I read the post about how they were sharp but I guess I had to feel them and cut my own fingers to find out!):
And for your viewing pleasure, an 870 trigger group (2011 Express) next to the Norinco.
The 870 hammer, note the deep release on hammer:
And the 780 hammer, note the shallow release:
Well, all assembled, my 870 feel better and has a better trigger but I did not pay $90 for that! I think after a bit of use, the 780 should function well.
Keep us updated!
I'll do it
Looks like cast iron! if thats the case welding would be difficult, is this part the same as the 870?
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Just went on the website. (Back of Manual) hit the tanslate button but all they show is minig monitor equipment,HA,no wonder they have so many mine disasters over there! If the QC is the same for their minig gear! However there was no sign of firearms manufacturing or parts distribution. Maybe I will email them .
Just went on the website. (Back of Manual) hit the tanslate button but all they show is minig monitor equipment,HA,no wonder they have so many mine disasters over there! If the QC is the same for their minig gear! However there was no sign of firearms manufacturing or parts distribution. Maybe I will email them .
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I know it looks like cast iron, but me thinks it may be pot metal, I don't even think Norinco would be dumb enough to use cast iron, but you never know, life is cheap in China.
I have a Mossberg 500 as my main shotgun. I use it for hunting, bush tramping, trap, and just plain old blasting.
The problem I'm having, is every time I pick up the 780, my fingers and thumb all go to the wrong places. The safety and pump release are located differently and I'm worried that I might miss a bird or bunny while hunting if I get too familiar with the 780.
Anyone else own both a Mossberg and an 870? (or even similar guns with differently place controls) Do you find that this is a real problem or am I over-thinking this?
The problem I'm having, is every time I pick up the 780, my fingers and thumb all go to the wrong places. The safety and pump release are located differently and I'm worried that I might miss a bird or bunny while hunting if I get too familiar with the 780.
Anyone else own both a Mossberg and an 870? (or even similar guns with differently place controls) Do you find that this is a real problem or am I over-thinking this?
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Here is a pic of the two next to my Mossberg Maverick 88 aka Mexican Mossberg 500.
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No man, you are right on the money. For me I keep going to the wrong place for the pump release.
I guess I'll either have to sell the 500 and pick up an 870 or else sell the 780 and wait for Noinco to make a cheap copy of the 500.
You know what would be awesome? A 16" barrel for the 500. (can't go too much shorter than that due to the mag tube) If anyone has one, I'll trade my 780 for it!
You know what would be awesome? A 16" barrel for the 500. (can't go too much shorter than that due to the mag tube) If anyone has one, I'll trade my 780 for it!
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So it's not just me. I've been looking through the EE for quite a while and found the prices high too. Most people posting there don't even have the overhead of a storefront. Really no good deals on it. I rarely visit the EE now.... I'd rather buy from a real brick and mortar store for the same price or less.
Got mine today! For a $90 scattergun, I'm totally satisfied. Dunno when I'll make it to the range next to try it out. I was actually going to buy a remington 870, but this deal was too good to pass up. The 870 will be next months purchase
Hilariously, upon closer inspection, the manual that came with mine isn't even for this gun, it's for a Norinco JW-2005, which appears to be a clone of a Mossberg 500
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