Norinco 1911 Slide/Frame Fit

[StainlessFan]

Hi Guys,

Is it normal for a Norinco 1911 to rattle when the hammer is cocked?

I just got one as part of the CanAm deal, all is good expect there is quite a bit of play with the slide/frame fit. This is my first 1911 and I was going to buy some parts and put some $ into this gun, but now I'm wondering if I should try and find another one with a tighter slide/frame fit... How critical is the fit to accuracy/reliability?

Thanks!

 

[NAA]

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NAA.

 

[luke s]

way to not help NAA

yes its good to have good slide to frame fit, but better to have good barrel to slide fit

 

[misanthropist]

Slide to frame fit isn't important...slide to barrel fit is important.

GI Colts rattled like crazy. They were also extremely reliable, durable pistols.

People today fixate on slide to frame fit because it's easy to see. But it has almost no role in the function of the gun.

 

[RememberTheSomme]

Misanthropist has given you the best answer. It is probably more like the GI pistol than more modern uber- accurate 1911s, the reliability legend came with a trade off.

 

[Rivalen]

Tight barrel lock up = Sign of good accuracy
Tight slide to frame fit = Sign of good worksmanship

As said before, slide to frame fit should not affect performance and should help with reliability..

What do you expect from a 180$ pistol?

 

[Guy-Smiley]

Good to hear.
I just purchased the Norinco 1911 as well through the CanAm combo deal.
Is there any special cleaning or maintenance I should perform? If so, what are some good products to buy?
I am still waiting for my piece to arrive

 

[yohann160]

My old 1919 Colt rattles like a cowbell. Shoots where you point too. I wouldn't worry about it.

 

[tallguy992]

My old 1919 Colt rattles like a cowbell. Shoots where you point too. I wouldn't worry about it.

That's what this thread needs, more cowbell!

 

[yohann160]

That's what this thread needs, more cowbell!

Haha, love it.

Here's 2:

 

[silverfoxdj]

Haha, love it.

Here's 2:

Nice thanks for pics

 

[Guy-Smiley]

Good to hear.
I just purchased the Norinco 1911 as well through the CanAm combo deal.
Is there any special cleaning or maintenance I should perform? If so, what are some good products to buy?
I am still waiting for my piece to arrive

 

[Garonimus]

Good to hear.
I just purchased the Norinco 1911 as well through the CanAm combo deal.
Is there any special cleaning or maintenance I should perform? If so, what are some good products to buy?
I am still waiting for my piece to arrive

Field strip it, wipe off the gunk from storage, lube and reassemble. Go shooting.

Repeat as desired.

 

[Magellann]

I agree, use it and have fun.