Norinco M14 "M305A" 18.6" 7.62x39 (Non-Restricted) has arrived in Canada

[Robert777]

it looks fun, but I have taken apart my M14 in .308 on several occasions and almost always seem to mess up the gas piston, setting it back correctly. So firing corrosive ammo, as least for some one like me would be a pain. I HATE taking apart my M14 to clean.

[John Rambo]

Is it a standard m305 receiver??

[Al Flaherty's]

Do you guy price match?

If we get discounts from further down the chain we will run sales, but right now the pricing is fair.

[r_taylor]

Isnt a quality issue.

Sorry, I have repaired enough new Norinco M305's to know there absolutely is quality issues. Brand new rifles coming from the factory missing trigger mechanism and bolt parts, incorrectly cast flash hiders, crooked op-rod guides, incorrectly index barrels, bolt latches that don't hold open, magazines that won't fit, grossly out of spec head-spacing... etc. I could go on.

Unless Norinco has completely revamped their whole QA program, I would certainly look at a VZ52/57 for near the same price or a Mini-30 for a bit more before I would even consider an M305A... my 2 cents.

[xcr800]

Any word on the 223 model?Eta?

[Sgiandubh]

nvm

[Mattthescreamer]

I use 7.62x39 for deer myself, Inexpensive rounds for target shooting too.

[HONEY]

The prices now is not far away from a Windham ar10 ,around $1000 for a 16.5 barrel version , much lighter gun .

[Sqr]

Sorry, I have repaired enough new Norinco M305's to know there absolutely is quality issues. Brand new rifles coming from the factory missing trigger mechanism and bolt parts, incorrectly cast flash hiders, crooked op-rod guides, incorrectly index barrels, bolt latches that don't hold open, magazines that won't fit, grossly out of spec head-spacing... etc. I could go on.

Unless Norinco has completely revamped their whole QA program, I would certainly look at a VZ52/57 for near the same price or a Mini-30 for a bit more before I would even consider an M305A... my 2 cents.

The Chinese manufacturers do not care about quality because westerners will continue to purchase their product regardless. Its about quantity over quality. I also agree with you on the mini being a far better choice, however the utilization of AK mags in the Norc is a very good alternative. If only Ruger removed the need for proprietary magazines in their minis they would make a killing.

[Galt]

The prices now is not far away from a Windham ar10 ,around $1000 for a 16.5 barrel version , much lighter gun .

Is that the new non restricted version ?