Norinco 870/14vs. Dominion Grizzly 870/12.5

[Publican]

Any significant performance difference between a 14" barrel & a 12.5" barrel?

Can the 20" Norinco barrel and 26"-28" barrels be bought?

Will Remington fit without mods?

Thanks.

 

[Wendell]

Any significant performance difference between a 14" barrel & a 12.5" barrel?

No.

Can the 20" Norinco barrel and 26"-28" barrels be bought?

Maybe, but they may or may not be compatible with the 14"/12.5" magazine tube.

Will Remington fit without mods?

Yes.

 

[badboybeeson]

i own both guns, they are the same gun made in the same factory.
i really like the 12.5 its just to short!!
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[Winz]

A year ago before CanAm started bringing in the Grizzly, I wouldn't hesistate to recommend the Norinco(export) HP9-1(I have one, great shotgun). The Grizzly is better value even if the Norinco is rather cheap. The Norc is 115% the cost of the Grizzly, the Grizzly comes with the buttstock and pistol grip, a rear swivel and front cap/swivel, whereas the Norinco doesn't.

Unless you are adamant about getting a 14" barrel (my preference), the Grizzly is the better buy.

FYI-CanAm is bring in other versions of the Grizzly soon including threaded barrels with chokes, various barrel lengths and a mag fed version.

......I have no affiliation with Canada Ammo. Just my opinion

Can the 20" Norinco barrel and 26"-28" barrels be bought?

The long norinco barrels will not fit because they are meant for a shorter mag tube as found on the long barrel Norc 870 copies

 

[sherlockbonez]

My norc has smoother action out of the box compare to my friend's grizzle. Otherwise they are about the same in all aspects.

 

[XXXXX]

I love my Norinco HP9-1. I shot it tons yesterday morning. Beautiful day for shooting

Good luck with your choice, but I would definitely buy another HP9-1 if I had to do it all again. The barrel goes past the end of the magazine tube, which I find looks better. I know it's only 1.5" difference, but still

 

[Tyler582]

Regarding the swapping of barrels:

What would be a good option if I wanted to put a longer duck hunting barrel on my griz? Is there an option?

 

[Wendell]

A Remington barrel.

 

[badboybeeson]

Regarding the swapping of barrels:

What would be a good option if I wanted to put a longer duck hunting barrel on my griz? Is there an option?

Having worked and built up a bunch of combat shotgun using the griss and nork, soem remington barrle can be a bit tight, but nothing that cant be worked with.
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