Norinco 1911 Grip Screws

[mlebler]

ok, so I've heard that standard grip screws don't fit the Norinco's because of the metric threading the Chinese use.....But I also heard they DO fit could anyone with first-hand experience please clarify this for me

 

[Pocketfisherman]

I believe it is the grip screw bushings that are different not the screws. Take your Rinco screw off and try a regular grip screw. I think you will find they fit.

 

[Pocketfisherman]

Just tried it. Screws fit bushings are different. As long as you don't change the Norinco bushings you are good to go.

 

[mlebler]

thanks, now I can order the screws I want!

 

[NAA]

ok, so I've heard that standard grip screws don't fit the Norinco's because of the metric threading the Chinese use.....But I also heard they DO fit could anyone with first-hand experience please clarify this for me

Below is my 2nd gen Norc compact. I switched out the factory grip screws with these hex head grip screws when I replaced the stock grips with these double diamond hardwoods:

So, they do work........................................

 

[XRC]

Has anyone re-threaded the frame to accept standard bushings?

 

[CanAm]

Has anyone re-threaded the frame to accept standard bushings?

I have. I needed to install low profile bushings for my aluma-grips.

 

[CanuckShooter]

Norinco grip screws....

I was told that the screws themselves that attach the grips on the Norc 1911's are imperial, which is the standard, but that the grip bushings use a metric threading.

Is that a correct statement?

If so, how would one go about replacing one of these if one got stripped or damaged? Does anyone except for Norinco make these bushings using a metric threading?

I read that Brownell's sells an oversize bushing and a tap kit. Is this a feasible option? Does it work well, is it as strong, or does it end up becomig a bubba job? Should one just buy a few extra bushings from Marstar?

Thanks

 

[CanuckShooter]

How did it turn out? Was it easy?

I have. I needed to install low profile bushings for my aluma-grips.

 

[robstar]

I have some thin alumagrips coming for mine ... will I need new screws and bushings??

where can i get that stuff?

 

[whenindoubtfixit]

Brownells sells an non-metric oversize grip screw bushing kit. I think it ships with the tap, not sure about the drill.

 

[dan belisle]

You don't need a drill, you can do it all by hand. Just be careful to keep everything straight. - dan