Inexpensive 1911 auto

[Wendell]

The Norinco cannot be taken to the U.S. - as in never-ever.

 

[NAA]

The Norinco cannot be taken to the U.S. - as in never-ever.

And we should care about this why?

 

[capp325]

And we should care about this why?

I suppose you would care if you wanted to use Norinco as a base for building a competition gun (and also wanted to attend matches in the U.S.) I know, sounds crazy, but some people actually do that.

 

[East03]

A Springfield Armory .45, perhaps? They are a bit pricey but extremely well-made and finished. I don't know if Norinco has a lifetime warranty, but SA does.

 

[NAA]

I suppose you would care if you wanted to use Norinco as a base for building a competition gun (and also wanted to attend matches in the U.S.) I know, sounds crazy, but some people actually do that.

So, does this mean a Canadian can't take their (legal) Norc framed 1911 into the US for a shooting competition and then back out again?

Can someone confirm whether this is true, then?

 

[Colin]

The Norinco cannot be taken to the U.S. - as in never-ever.

Unless of course it is assembled by Israeli Arms and stamped as made in Israel.

 

[ian_in_vic]

I don't know if Norinco has a lifetime warranty, but SA does.

and after you've gone through all of the sh*t it takes to get one back and forward across the border for repairs, you'll wish it didn't.

 

[Wendell]

So, does this mean a Canadian can't take their (legal) Norc framed 1911 into the US for a shooting competition and then back out again? Can someone confirm whether this is true, then?

http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/faq2.htm#r29

http://www.atf.gov/forms/pdfs/f53303d.pdf

 

[richardoldfield]

NAA. I assume the answer is, through stupidity on the the BATF's part, all Norinco firearms are classed as "Assault Weapons" and yes, this includes handguns. Lastly, a lot of people cross the border between Detroit/Windsor for competitive matches. Regards, Richard

 

[Talljoe]

A cheap 1911 is likely going to be a) unreliable, b) have rough/poor fit and finish or most likely c) all of the above.

Bollocks.

TJ
PS Try an STI Spartan.

 

[John Sukey]

You expected the BATF to be reasonable? It's a GOVERNMENT AGENCY!
And it makes it's own law.

 

[johnkwok]

like almost everybody, my preference is along the lines of my S&W1911, springfield, valtro 1991, etc

just want to bring up an inexpensive 45 possibility, which is the ruger P345, in the decocker, not the safety model, goes for $550 retail with 2 mags, i think it is an underrated gun for the specs and price. good sight, good da/sa, well balanced with the polymer frame, and almost nothing more has to be done with it as a reliable and decent shooter. had one before, thinking of getting it again for the collection, as a plain fun shooter

anybody out there with experience and thoughts on the 345? regards to all

 

[Steve David]

The BUL is a nice gun for a pretty good price.

 

[jonathonh]

the P345 is awesome! just purchased one myself. its an amazing gun, super reliable, and like you said VERY underrated! I've both heard and experienced nothing but good things with this gun. Its a purchase you'll never regret.