1911 Grip Screw Bushing, Screw, and Ambi Safety

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Hey all,

I recently picked up a used Norinco NP29 (1911 in 9mm). Nice 2 tone pistol, seems well put together, especially for the price I paid. 2 issues:

1 - a grip screw bushing has fallen out, I bought it this way. Anyone know where I can find a replacement and maybe a spare or 2? Haven't had much luck searching through Canadian retailers.

2 - I'll need a replacement screw. Maybe a few, just for spares.

3 - The right side of the ambi safety is loose. The tongue of the right side does not seat firmly in the groove of the left side. I've read that you can just squeeze the groove together to increase the tension, but it will eventually work itself loose again. What is a decent replacement for the ambi safety?

I'm not particular about brands as this is a sub-$300 pistol. I just want something that is sturdy and reliable, and of course it must be compatible with a Norinco (to this point, I have no idea if Norinco suffers from parts compatibility issues for their 1911's. I know their AR does).

Preferably, I'd like to buy the parts from the same retailer to save on shipping. Thoughts?
 
On Norinco 1911's , the grip screw bushing is a metric threading. Regular 1911 bushings which are standard/non metric
threading will not screw in to the frame. You either need to have the ones from a Norc or
get the frame re threaded to the standard thread size.
The grip screws themselves are standard thread & interchange.
 
I got them and nice VZ screws on Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/1911-Screw-Bushings-Black-Coating/dp/B008LY1MWM

Oh, I forgot your talking Norinco. Don't know what thread spec the Norinco frames are tapped for, but make sure the major diameter of the Norinco threads is the same size (or less) than the minor diameter of the new threads. Otherwise, the tap drill for the new threads will not remove all of the old threads and the strength of the connection will suffer. There's only about 6 threads in the grip bushing hole on a M1911A1.
Did you try Marstar? They list the screw, which are also listed as different than other 1911's.

http://www.marstar.ca/dynamic/product.jsp?productid=83247
 
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Sadosubliminal said:
Hey all,

I recently picked up a used Norinco NP29 (1911 in 9mm). Nice 2 tone pistol, seems well put together, especially for the price I paid. 2 issues:

1 - a grip screw bushing has fallen out, I bought it this way. Anyone know where I can find a replacement and maybe a spare or 2? Haven't had much luck searching through Canadian retailers.

2 - I'll need a replacement screw. Maybe a few, just for spares.

3 - The right side of the ambi safety is loose. The tongue of the right side does not seat firmly in the groove of the left side. I've read that you can just squeeze the groove together to increase the tension, but it will eventually work itself loose again. What is a decent replacement for the ambi safety?

I'm not particular about brands as this is a sub-$300 pistol. I just want something that is sturdy and reliable, and of course it must be compatible with a Norinco (to this point, I have no idea if Norinco suffers from parts compatibility issues for their 1911's. I know their AR does).

Preferably, I'd like to buy the parts from the same retailer to save on shipping. Thoughts?
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You see where I'm going with this eh:p
 
NShunter1254 said:
You see where I'm going with this eh:p
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Hardy har har. Look, I paid peanuts for this pistol, the fit and finish is pretty good for a Norc, and the action is solid and smooth. I bought a 1500+ round-count, el cheapo pistol with my eyes open. So I have to replace a couple of screws and get a better ambi safety. Big deal. Hardly issues that are inherent to the Norc - happens to a lot of other brands as well according to what I've read. So now that we've established that I wasn't expecting STI quality, it would be great if you had answers to the questions I did ask.

Calling Marstar would be a good first step, thanks kschneider.
 
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