Norinco 1911

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Going to "pull the trigger" on a Norc 1911A1 Gov. next week but have a few questions...

What parts are, and aren't interchangeable between North American made 1911's and the Norinco.

Wondering mostly about sights, grips, triggers.
 
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Sights and grips screws are about it.
Keep in mind many 1911 parts still may require some fitting. Drop in is no guarantee with any 1911.
 
The grip screws are interchangeable, but the grip screw bushings that mount in the frame have an oddball metric thread on the outside where they screw into the frame.


Mark
 
The sights on 1911's have run through a number of different dovetail sizes at the back, even with Colt. The front sight on the Norc is a standard tennon sight. As noted, there are NO drop in 1911 parts.
 
enefgee said:
The sights on 1911's have run through a number of different dovetail sizes at the back, even with Colt. The front sight on the Norc is a standard tennon sight. As noted, there are NO drop in 1911 parts.
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Why the hell would they not be made to standard tolerances?
...It's not like I go and buy parts for my Glock then have to "fit" them.
 
yellowsv said:
Why the hell would they not be made to standard tolerances?
...It's not like I go and buy parts for my Glock then have to "fit" them.
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The magic of a 1911 is that the really good ones are hand fitted to perfect tolerances and have you ever seen a 1911 dissasembled? Lots of parts.
 
ya i picked up 2 a couple years back and im nothing but happy with them.
ive had no problems with mine at all.
i did dump the mags that came with them and picked up some nice after market ones right at the store when i got them.
but other then that mine are all original and i like them a lot.

now, that said, compared to my dads Kimber they are reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaly heavy and clunky.
but, i got them both for $500 all in and my dads 1 Kimber was $1800.
 
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yellowsv said:
So would aftermarket grips accept the "stock" grip screws or would I need new grip bushings as well?
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I purchased Hogue wrap around rubber grips to replace the ones the Norcinco came with (probably the first thing you will do...maybe the only thing!) and they were a perfect fit using the factory screws. It became a totally different gun with these grips. I do, however, have a big hand and long fingers. I can't think of a single additional thing I would change after shooting mine for a while. Mine was fantastic right off the shelf.
 
I agree, if you want to get into 1911's and figure out how they tic' the Norc is fantastic. You can abuse it, break it, attempt to fix it and never feel guilty.

The few I have shot, particularly the Armco ones are amazing value and can compare to a lot of midrange guns performance and reliablity (like the Para GI, Ruger, Remmy and even the low end S&W PD).
 
woodlotowner said:
I purchased Hogue wrap around rubber grips to replace the ones the Norcinco came with (probably the first thing you will do...maybe the only thing!) and they were a perfect fit using the factory screws. It became a totally different gun with these grips. I do, however, have a big hand and long fingers. I can't think of a single additional thing I would change after shooting mine for a while. Mine was fantastic right off the shelf.
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Good to know!
Thanks!
 
yellowsv said:
So would aftermarket grips accept the "stock" grip screws or would I need new grip bushings as well?
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The Norc screws are standard 1911 screws (whatever size/thread that is, looks like about a 4-40 to me), so aftermarket grips are fine with the screws. I bought aftermarket screws from Fusion Firearms and they work fine in the Norc bushings, too. The only place you will have a problem is if you bought new bushings and expected them to fit into the Norc frame. If you never replace those bushings you will never know the difference.


Mark
 
yellowsv said:
Why the hell would they not be made to standard tolerances?
...It's not like I go and buy parts for my Glock then have to "fit" them.
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That's because a Glock is made by one manufacturer. The 1911 is a platform....that has been manufactured by dozens upon dozens of different manufactures over the years.

Also the 1911 is a much more refined piece of equipment. But with that comes hand fitting and craftsmanship to be at its finest. The glock was designed as an idiot proof utilatarian design that was intended to be low maitenance and "point and shoot" pistol that was easier to train on and requires only basic fundamentals.

Those that want a simple and robust piece of equipment go for a glock. Basic norinco and SAM grade 1911 can offer the same accuracy/reliability....or may not. But for those that want to refine a sidearm into an insane accuracy piece with simply the best trigger on the market, or a showpiece work of art go for the 1911.

Best,
Cheapsk8
 
Did it today!

Picked up this Norinco 1911 "sport" model from the great folks up at Williams Arms in Port Perry. My first 1911!
(picture is off their website)

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Now just waiting on transfer. Come on Ontario CFO!!! :nest:
 
Aside from springs and mags I wouldn't change a thing on that gun. Hell I might want to leave both alone for awhile and just go shoot. Good buy.

Take care

Bob
 
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