Norinco M4 CQ5.56 Reliability - You Decide
- Thread starter lmar
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Unless something changed with this year's shipment, it's chambered for both. At least I can 100% confirm that mine is, purchased from Epps last summer.
Alright, I just looked at Marstar's site: http://www.marstar.ca/gf-norinco/CQ-a.shtm
It says Chinese CQ 5.56 M4... no doubt it can fire 5.56 rounds. If you can find cheap 5.56 like 7.62x39, let me know!
Alright, I just looked at Marstar's site: http://www.marstar.ca/gf-norinco/CQ-a.shtm
It says Chinese CQ 5.56 M4... no doubt it can fire 5.56 rounds. If you can find cheap 5.56 like 7.62x39, let me know!
Since this is becoming the de facto Norinco CQ-A thread here's some pics of my recent arrival, from the May shipment at Badger Arms.
The fit and finish seem to be improved over the previous ones.
Couldn't seem to get the handguards off... maybe just tight fitting because it's new.
A2-style flash suppressor, I had heard it described differently earlier.
And appears to have a better finish.
Also happy there's no "Made in China" stamp.
The fit and finish seem to be improved over the previous ones.
Couldn't seem to get the handguards off... maybe just tight fitting because it's new.
A2-style flash suppressor, I had heard it described differently earlier.
And appears to have a better finish.
Also happy there's no "Made in China" stamp.
Danimal247
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Looks good Bombtrack! I think I might be out $700+tax in the near future 
Starscream
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- Southern Alberta
IIRC M16s and M4s are taken into the armory for a full servicing at 5000 rounds or so. It might mean you need to look over the weapon and replace anything that might be worn out at that point.
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What turned me forever was the horrible finish. The CQ-a looks really nice. Like extremely nice. Trigger feels like crap but like others have said it should loosen up with time. I am picking mine up tonight, ATT is ready. W00t!
Danimal247
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- Toronto, ON
Man I took the CQ-A to the range today and it was a blast. My wife and I went through around 250 rounds without a hiccup. Low recoil and super accurate, it was grouping well within 2' at 50 yards with iron sights.
This was my first time shooting this kind of rifle (I have an SKS and Nork M-14) Rapid fire strings were incredible, I was able to shoot ridiculously fast and still keep the rounds within a foot or so in the center of the target.
I picked it up from Sean at MoreGun Supply (Ki11ercane on CGN). Can't say enough good things about his business. Great deals on ammo as well and picked up three LAR mags today before I headed to the range. I am definitely going to be buying more of both.
Very happy with this rifle..
This was my first time shooting this kind of rifle (I have an SKS and Nork M-14) Rapid fire strings were incredible, I was able to shoot ridiculously fast and still keep the rounds within a foot or so in the center of the target.
I picked it up from Sean at MoreGun Supply (Ki11ercane on CGN). Can't say enough good things about his business. Great deals on ammo as well and picked up three LAR mags today before I headed to the range. I am definitely going to be buying more of both.
Very happy with this rifle..
Wife sais I can get one after I do some chores that she's been waiting on for a couple of years. I'm motivated. Chores almost done.
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Happy wife = Happy life.
