Norinco 1911 in .40S&W preview

[Deckard]

From 1911 forum, but this is NP48 alluded to by one importer... presumably.

 

[NAA]

1) Too bad it's a double stack, if it were a single I'd be all over it.

2) Wish they'd lose the lame extended slide stop.

3) Don't like the mag release either but hopefully it is only a screw-on extension.

4) If it goes in the ~ $350 area I might just pick one up, just because.

5) Wonder if it would take a "drop-in" 10mm barrel with the link & pin set up.

6) I can live without forward slide serrations, too.

 

[Paulinski]

What NAA said.

 

[Canuck44]

The extended slide stop would have to go for IDPA ESP Divsion. Gun might work as an entry level of IPSC. I agree would be nicer in single stack.

Take Care

Bob

 

[MapleSugar]

Yeah, I'd rather it was a single stack as well.

What is the point of hi-cap when we are limited to ten rounds anyways.

I'm a lefty and I don't like the look of that mag release, or the snag-ability of the forward serrations.

Otherwise, I'd probably scoop one up...

In the meantime, I think I'd just buy a CZ 75B in .40 S&W.

 

[coltfan]

Looks pretty much like a DARK 40

http://www.darkinternational.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=15

 

[Ironsight]

What NAA said.

I agree with NAA 100%.

 

[Colin]

I disagree, a double stack makes good use of the .40cal size , almost every 1911 made now has forward serrations and you can always replace the slide release. having it in .40cal makes the gun much more affordable to shoot as well.

I will be getting one, but i rather get a Commander.

 

[imbane]

any idea about the finishing? it looks like been made very well...

 

[EdGCNM]

No slide markings at all? I question if that is the original finish.

 

[riker]

I like it, too bad it's not a couple hundred less though.

 

[Hitzy]

No slide markings at all? I question if that is the original finish.

My NP29 looks the same.....their latest blued finish is pretty good looking.

 

[ian_in_vic]

My NP29 looks the same.....their latest blued finish is pretty good looking.

I have to agree, the finish on my 45 Compact is at least that good, maybe a touch nicer. As has been said elsewhere, the latest Norcs have very nice blueing, and the overall quality is a huge leap from what it was a few years ago.

 

[CRAZYLOCH]

Ì`d take one period

 

[NAA]

I like it, too bad it's not a couple hundred less though.

Do we know what these will ultimately retail for? I thought may it would be in the $350-$375 area.......................

 

[riker]

I was actually refering to the DARK model. Roger sells a great product, but it's approching the price of a Kimber.

 

[NAA]

I was actually refering to the DARK model. Roger sells a great product, but it's approching the price of a Kimber.

Wonder what he's gonna do with the $650 double stack .40 cal when these Norinco ones show up and are in the $400'ish range.....

 

[Deckard]

To be fair, I will bet that the DARK model gave Norinco the idea to make more of the same type. You will note they are not exactly the same. It is just like the Norinco 228 clone. You know, it really is a Dlask clone, right? Something tells me certain guns get tucked away in diplomatic pouches.

http://securityarms.com/20010315/galleryfiles/2300/2329.htm

 

[Deckard]

I have always wondered why the 9mm double stack didn't have an ambi safety.

 

[Icefire]

I would take 2!

I really need an Ext. slide release. I have a hard time on my 2 Para P16-40 Limited without changing my grip.