Colt vs Norinco

Denka

Denka

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Fellas,
I am looking around for 1911 however, I would like to know your opinion on this one. which is better Norinco 1911 or colt 1911
 
well, a $1000+ Colt pistol is going to be better than a $300 Norc. You just have to figure out your budget. But yeah Colt=Quaility Norinco=Made In China
 
metalstorm said:
well, a $1000+ Colt pistol is going to be better than a $300 Norc. You just have to figure out your budget. But yeah Colt=Quaility Norinco=Made In China
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That's not true, money is not the question here. I do not beilieve higher price = better gun. What about technique about frame is done. Not all chinese is bad though. They use soviet style to cut out frame from solid piece not like Colt
 
True, I did not know that. I agree that just because it is more$ doesn't mean it's better(look at SONY products). I just aleays thought that Colt was one of the best Manufacturers out there. That being said I would probably buy a Norc before I ever bought a Colt.
 
That's why I create this threat to see what user of Colt and Norc can say of their experience.
 
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Before you guys jump on him, first consider if he's ESL....is it possible he just wants a comparison, or wondering if spending an extra $700-$1000 over a Norinco is really worth it??

Denka, I notice you're a little short for words sometimes, is english a second language for you?
 
Apples vs Oranges....

I am a huge long term [ ~ 30 years] fan of the Colt 1911. Especially, pre Series 70 government/commercial models, the WWI & WWII USGI's and the early government commercial models [circa 1912 - 1923]. Love the Series 70 Gold Cup. USGI National Match pistols. The Combat Commanders. And the Series 80 Deltas.

That said, I personally have also had good luck with Norinco 1911A1's and compacts [commanders]. Recently, received an all blued enhanced model from Can-Am and am pleased with that one, too.

There's room for both in my books.

My .02......... your mileage may vary.

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Denka said:
They use soviet style to cut out frame from solid piece not like Colt
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What exactly is a "soviet style to cut frame form solid piece"? And how is it different from Colt's manufacturing process? Do you have the slightest idea what you're talking about, or are you just repeating something you've read somewhere?
 
I used to buy into the line of thought that says beginners buy Norc, experienced shooters buy something 'better', now I'm not so sure - I'm starting to think that since all parts wear at approximately the same rate, anyone who shoots large volumes may as well buy a Norc since you'll end up replacing parts anyway.High shooting volumes depreciate the gun too, so really you'll come out ahead by not spending a bundle on a gun you're going to shoot a lot.

ETA: I've owned both, both worked well - one cost me a small fortune the other didn't. The paper couldn't tell the difference, and my skills improved the more I shot them. The Norinco allowed me to shoot more for the same money.
 
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Consumer choice.

We are all consumers. As a consumer, you get to choose who you want to spend your money with. The repercussions of spending money with one company over another means that you get to select who you want to support with your hard earned dollars. Does the company you spend money with support Gun owners, gun ownership, or do they just want your money?
The Chi-coms who make reverse-engineered copies of JMB's historic design are merely a company of the Red Chi-com Army.
The Chi-coms only want to make money for their Army and Navy so they can buy or make military goods to threaten the West.
Buy the Chi-com junk at our peril.
 
hatman1793 said:
We are all consumers. As a consumer, you get to choose who you want to spend your money with. The repercussions of spending money with one company over another means that you get to select who you want to support with your hard earned dollars. Does the company you spend money with support Gun owners, gun ownership, or do they just want your money?
The Chi-coms who make reverse-engineered copies of JMB's historic design are merely a company of the Red Chi-com Army.
The Chi-coms only want to make money for their Army and Navy so they can buy or make military goods to threaten the West.
Buy the Chi-com junk at our peril.
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By your reasoning we should quit selling them coal as it heats the homes of the Chinese troops!:confused: Of course the Americans could refuse to sell them their bonds to finance the American deficits - that would sure get those commies.

I have three Norincos:

A stock A1 that has a crisp 4.5# trigger pull. Yet to have a failure to feed or fire.

An A1 that Dlask worked his magic on with a 3# trigger pull.

A Commander Gunnar worked on with a 3.5# trigger pull.

None of the three have given me an ounce of trouble. The Dlask prepared gun even suffered the indignation of a double charge of 231 and never missed a beat, which was more than I can say for the idiot - me - who was holding the gun at the time.

The basic out of the box Norinco is a better buy, in every way, over a Springfield GI or Colt Retro gun and that is where a comparison can be made IMHO.

You pay a lot of money for that prancing pony on the side of the gun and I am not sure that relates to more bang for your buck.

Take Care

Bob
 
saskgunowner101 said:
Before you guys jump on him, first consider if he's ESL....is it possible he just wants a comparison, or wondering if spending an extra $700-$1000 over a Norinco is really worth it??

Denka, I notice you're a little short for words sometimes, is english a second language for you?
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is it really matters? if yes for you then 3rd.


To others, instead of saying like Hyundai and Lexus and so on... If you have experience with two brands, just provide your experience like TGC, NAA, Canuck44. Thnx guys. If you have something to say towards my question please do so, otherwise do not flood this topic
 
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