Norinco 1911 ??
- Thread starter DylanKeller
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If your handy I see no problem..
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/search.php?searchid=9567470
^that should answer your questions.
i own 2 norc 1911 (9mm, 45acp) and if you want a gun that is smooth and ###y and luxurious out of the box, norinco is not for you. if you want to do the work yourself and are good with tools, etc norinco is for you.
^that should answer your questions.
i own 2 norc 1911 (9mm, 45acp) and if you want a gun that is smooth and ###y and luxurious out of the box, norinco is not for you. if you want to do the work yourself and are good with tools, etc norinco is for you.
Cocked&Locked
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- S. Ontario
for under 400 you get a solid if not glamours pistol. As stated, if you are handy you can make them much much better fairly cheap. You won't get anything new in the same price range that is better. If your set on a center fire, buy one. If your willing to look at rimfire, a browning buckmark starts at 350, and is a better pistol in fit, finish, trigger and accuracy, plus it will last to go to your grand kids some day.
If you are determined to keep it under $400 then Norc is the way to go.
But for just a few bucks more you could get a SAM which is just a bit nicer out of the box.
Don't get me wrong, I love my Norc 1911's, and have yet to have a lemon, but if I was starting out again with the benefit of hindsight I might go SAM out of the gate.
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But for just a few bucks more you could get a SAM which is just a bit nicer out of the box.
Don't get me wrong, I love my Norc 1911's, and have yet to have a lemon, but if I was starting out again with the benefit of hindsight I might go SAM out of the gate.
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Chefhunter
CGN Regular
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- Maple ridge
I did exactly this..bought a buckmark first and learned fundamentals and then bought a norinco 9mm 1911. Very happy with both and they always come to the range with me.
What about the out-of-spec issues that are known with the SAMs? Not all bit just a few recently I've heard of. I've never heard of a mechanically poor norinco. Sure they look rough but that's easy to fix just takes some time, at least they work great. That's my one hesitation with buying a Sam over a norc. I can justify stripping, polishing and messing around with a sub $400 gun but spending another $200 on a Sam and then Frankensteining it.. I dunno
kschneider
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- southern ontario
Never heard of a mechanically poor Norinco? Mine had a barrel bushing that was practically falling out, it was so loose, and the barrel link pin was falling out. Slide to frame fit was very loose. 2 of the grip screw bushing were cross threaded so the screws went in to the grip cockeyed. The front sight almost fell off. But other than that, no problem. LOL. My SAM had no problems, and an aftermarket mainspring housing went on without a hitch.
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SAM is way ahead of the game on building 1911's compared to Nork. Fit, finish, tightness on the SAM is very impressive for the price of these guns. I'm going to dump my 2 Nork 1911's very shortly on the ee as they have been replaced with SAM's. The norks are not in the same league at all, and the latest offerings are all MIM guts and sights, so honestly I doubt they are even using the same 5100 series steel for the slide and frame anymore.
Chefhunter
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- Maple ridge
For me the benefit of purchasing my np-29 for $300 used but not abused is that i don't feel bad fooling with it, i put an idiot scratch on it and don't feel bad about it...i wanted a piece to fiddle with and not feel guilty about mucking it up. Once i get more money i'll upgrade to a ruger or kimber but for now i'll abuse my norinco, it can't be beat for the price and i'm luckey because the one i got is tight .
If you are determined to keep it under $400 then Norc is the way to go.
But for just a few bucks more you could get a SAM which is just a bit nicer out of the box.
Don't get me wrong, I love my Norc 1911's, and have yet to have a lemon, but if I was starting out again with the benefit of hindsight I might go SAM out of the gate.
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Sams 1911 are great however thay are $200 more than the Norinco 1911,s. Norinco have a gritty slide out of the box, need to clean them up real good before shooting them. If possible smooth out some of the rouph edges on the slide contact areas etc will help allot. Some like working the trigger a bit as well. Once this is done they are good to go. Little bit of love goes a long way.
I think you mean $50 to $100 more for comparable models. The SAM GI base model is $395
http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/details/12227/SAM-Military-1911-45-ACP-5.aspx
The enhanced is $450...
http://www.wolverinesupplies.com/details/12228/SAM-Military-1911-45-ACP-Enhanced.aspx
I would buy a Norc, but it would be used. For instance there is a Norc 1911A1 in the EE right now with hogue wrap arounds and 2 mags for $330 shipped. There's also a used SAM enhanced stainless with upgraded wood grips for $500.
Know your prices, buy used and if you don't like the gun or need the money, you can usually get most of your money back.
Know your prices, buy used and if you don't like the gun or need the money, you can usually get most of your money back.
9mm 1911 just doesn't sound right….just kidding.
Like others have mentioned the price of the HG is just a fraction of the cost compared to what you will be paying for ammo(if you shoot lots) 9mm is not too bad but maybe you should consider a used .22lr that isn't ammo sensitive.
Used Buckmarks and Ruger MK's come to mind.
Like others have mentioned the price of the HG is just a fraction of the cost compared to what you will be paying for ammo(if you shoot lots) 9mm is not too bad but maybe you should consider a used .22lr that isn't ammo sensitive.
Used Buckmarks and Ruger MK's come to mind.
