Norinco Double Stack 1911 40

[thatmikeguy]

Does anyone have any experience with the NP48/Dark 40 from Dark International?
I want to know if after market parts fit. I'm mainly concerned about a magwell for it.
I've emailed Dark International several times. I got a few responses but then nothing.
They seem to be dodging my question on the magwell.
Any other details would be nice. Fully supported barrel or not etc.

 

[Ganderite]

I have one. Most of this gun is stock 1911. The odd part is the fatter magwell. So wrap around 1911 grips won't fit. the trigger is different (fatter bow). The mags are different.

Maybe a double stack magwell could be made to fit, say from a para Ord.

 

[thatmikeguy]

How do you like it? Does work well like other Norc's? Accurate too?

 

[Ganderite]

It is fairly accurate. Works just fine. I find it a bit fat, and I have large hands. I installed thin grips. That helps.

 

[thatmikeguy]

Well, Rodger from Dark International did finally return my email about the magwell. I got it today. I guess he missed it or my emails got lost in the system.
In any case, he does make them and he charges $150.
The Dark 40 will cost $650 and comes with two mags. An extra 4 mags is $160 which brings the grand total to $960 plus taxes which is $1085.
I think I'd rather find a used Para 16-40 which may come with extras.