better buy expensive 1911 to begin with or upgrade cheap one?
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"...Well of course..." Um, you shooting bullseye, one of the shooting games or just shooting for fun? If you're planning on a complete re-build and just need a frame and slide a Norinco will do just as well as any other copy.
"...for a Kimber/STI/Ruger..." All of which are copies just like the Norinco's.
"...the work horse of the 1911's here in Canada..." Only of the cheap copies when you can't afford a real one.
"...for a Kimber/STI/Ruger..." All of which are copies just like the Norinco's.
"...the work horse of the 1911's here in Canada..." Only of the cheap copies when you can't afford a real one.
If you don't have some background working on things that require tinkering, I'd say this idea of buying a Norc and upgrading it is probably not a good idea for a first handgun.
Norcs are good for the price, and you can make a nice handgun out of them (and many people have), but for a first handgun you could just as easily wind up with something that is only semi-functional if you screw around with it too much.
For a first handgun, get something that will get you out to the range, first and foremost.
Norcs are good for the price, and you can make a nice handgun out of them (and many people have), but for a first handgun you could just as easily wind up with something that is only semi-functional if you screw around with it too much.
For a first handgun, get something that will get you out to the range, first and foremost.
IMHO, buy a basic and very reliable gun. The philipine makes, for example, represent good value for money and are better fitted than the Norincos. Take whatever you would have spent on a higher-end gun and buy lots of cheap norinco ammo. Practise your butt off and THEN decide if you need more gun, accessories, or if your current gun is OK.
FWIW, after owning LOTS of 1911's, I've only kept those in basic military trim for a whole lot of reasons. I don't race them in IPSC though.
FWIW, after owning LOTS of 1911's, I've only kept those in basic military trim for a whole lot of reasons. I don't race them in IPSC though.
Wow. A 3 page thread about 1911s and nobody has mentioned buying a COLT 1911? I'll say it, just buy a Colt and leave all the others alone.
No doubt. I personally wouldn't touch a Norc. They're a great buy for the price but the fit and finish and over all quality just isn't there. Outside of Colt, I think Kimber or Nighthawk would be the ones to save up for.
Thanks for input guys
I haven't shot any pistols yet but I always thought 1911 is the one if i'm gonna shoot 45acp. I'm Asian but opposite side of skinny ones and all my guns are big caliber, I guess I happen to like big bangs lol.
Guess many people thinks norc 1911 is not worth spending money for if i'm gonna settle with 1911 platform.
I assume overall performance of modded norc 1911 is not worth high grade 1911 after all.
Many people talking about selling value but I would like to keep my guns for long time till really necessary to sell so selling value ain't that important to me.
Heck i was even thinking about putting personal engraving on slide since I'm art graduate and very interest in cosmetic tinkering
but put cosmetic aside if performance is not met the expectation then I better start off with generic 1911 unless I can get 'REALLY' cheap deal on norc 1911.
Anybody have different opinions of quality of modded norc 1911?
I haven't shot any pistols yet but I always thought 1911 is the one if i'm gonna shoot 45acp. I'm Asian but opposite side of skinny ones and all my guns are big caliber, I guess I happen to like big bangs lol.
Guess many people thinks norc 1911 is not worth spending money for if i'm gonna settle with 1911 platform.
I assume overall performance of modded norc 1911 is not worth high grade 1911 after all.
Many people talking about selling value but I would like to keep my guns for long time till really necessary to sell so selling value ain't that important to me.
Heck i was even thinking about putting personal engraving on slide since I'm art graduate and very interest in cosmetic tinkering
but put cosmetic aside if performance is not met the expectation then I better start off with generic 1911 unless I can get 'REALLY' cheap deal on norc 1911.
Anybody have different opinions of quality of modded norc 1911?
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Should buy one..
Yea im doin my research, making sure i know what imma get into for $3000+
My first two 1911's were the STI Trojan and Targetmaster. I absolutely love shooting them and aside from a broken Recoil Master unit after 5000 rounds, they have been very trouble free and well worth the money. I did buy one of the Norinco 1911 & ammo deals, but mainly as a guinea pig to learn about tinkering on 1911's and maybe as a range gun if I'm taking out some newbie's. I tried shooting it once at the range just after I got it and the stock trigger just felt horrible (gritty and heavy), my 10 yard groups went from 2"s (with the Trojan) to 6"s. It should be a great platform to tinker on though, and it won't hurt my wallet too much if I mess it up.
If you know you will eventually get a high end 1911 save up for one, buy once.
Just want to try, get the combo, best bang for buck, sell the Norc with minimal lost in case you realize 45ACP is too expensive or just not your thing.
Just want to try, get the combo, best bang for buck, sell the Norc with minimal lost in case you realize 45ACP is too expensive or just not your thing.
If you know what your 1911 will eventually look like once you're done with it, try to find one like that from the getgo.
Builds are seldom cheap. People think they're going to save money by buying a cheap gun and modifying it but if you want different sights, etc. etc. it adds up to the cost of a well-put-together 1911 quite quickly.
Builds are seldom cheap. People think they're going to save money by buying a cheap gun and modifying it but if you want different sights, etc. etc. it adds up to the cost of a well-put-together 1911 quite quickly.
Thanks for input guys
I haven't shot any pistols yet but I always thought 1911 is the one if i'm gonna shoot 45acp.
This is what I thought when I started down the 45acp road. Went thru 2 1911's (of my own) until I picked up a gen4 Glock21. Bone stock but added Trijicon night sights ~ $900.....done!
Haven't looked back...(where's that icon hiding behind the couch and the flame suit!?)
Buy once and you won't regret it. Join a club it will take you months before you can even bring your own pistol anyways, I am sure someone at the club will let you try their 45ACP before you take the plunge. The .45 is not for everyone for various reasons. But that canam deal is super sweet.
