Norinco Police 1911.... OK to shoot it for a few months prior to getting it tuned?

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This might be a stupid question..... but in a moment of weakness I sold my Armco tuned 1911 Police Model to my dad as he really liked it and has wanted a 1911 in .45ACP for a very long time.

I am planning on ordering another one to replace it asap so that I have something to shoot over the summer, so I was thinking of just sending it to Gunnar in the winter when it's not being used as much.

Would shooting it 'as is' for a few months prior to sending it in to have it tuned have any ill effects on the gun? I mean, let's assume a worst case scenario.... could anything possibly wear improperly, or unevenly, etc? Maybe not the best example, but I read on one of the US forums that one guy had some abnormal wear to the grooves on the inner roof of the slide where the barrel locks up, due to improper tolerances.

Would I be better of having it tuned first?
 
Option 1: Just order one of Gunnar's pre-tuned 1911's
Option 2: Go ahead and shoot it, it will make you appreciate Gunnar's work even more if you spend some time dealing with a crappy trigger before it is done.:D

Mark
 
If he did have one of the Police Models I might pick one up from him. But he has only ever had one or two that I know if. He usually has the GI version, which from the looks of it he doesn't have any of at the moment (and I don't want a Commander).

It's also cheaper buying it from CanAm and having it sent to him.
 
Buy it, shoot it & don't worry about it.... ;)

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NAA.
 
CanuckShooter said:
If he did have one of the Police Models I might pick one up from him. But he has only ever had one or two that I know if. He usually has the GI version, which from the looks of it he doesn't have any of at the moment (and I don't want a Commander).

It's also cheaper buying it from CanAm and having it sent to him.
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I hear you on that, I was in the same boat of not wanting an A1 from Gunnar. Before I got to ordering a police model from CanadaAmmo I found an NP-29 that had already been heavily tuned and I bought that instead...

Mark
 
It's a Norc.....it probably makes less difference with a Norc than with other 1911's, you'll be lucky to scuff the finish, and you certainly won't polish the rails. They're made of tool steel.
 
I have 3 Norinco 1911s in 45ACP and I load for another one. My friend's (one of the recent "police" models in blue, had an excllent trigger right out of the box and can group as well as his Smith 52.

Two of mine had mediocre triggers, but seemed to shoot well. I sent them off to Roger Kotanko for tune ups. Both got new sights and trigger jobs, but one needed a new trigger.

Now all 4 Norcs shoot well and have sweet triggers. Next job was load development. Bullet used is the DRG 200 gr SWC (lead). I tried a variety of 231 loads and some 7625 loads. 2 of my pistols shot best with 6.0 gr of 7625. My buddy's was ok with that powder but best with 4.5 gr of 231.

Here are the results of two pistols shooting ammo from the same box of 6.0 gr IMR7625. Shot two-handed at 20 yards, resting wrist against side of stall.

Moral of the story: A Norinco can be made to shoot with a minor tune up plus decent sights and each gun should be tried with a variety of loads or brands of ammo to see what it "likes".

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I'd think shooting it before any tune up wood be good as it will show any issues and the wear marks will be evident.

I'd check the barrel lugs and look for any sign of battering of metal on the gun while cleaning....if you see something that doesn't look right then maybe it is need of a tune.
 
CanuckShooter said:
Kitchen table gunsmithing?
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I Dremel-polished the feed ramp on my Norc 1911 at my kitchen table :redface: I think that's what he means. I highly doubt anyone would call Gunnar a kitchen table gunsmith.

As you know CanuckShooter (your threads always seem to ask my questions for me :D) I plan to do the same - shoot 500 - 1000 rounds through mine and then send it to Gunnar. If I get around to it first I'll let you know how it works out! As was said above, though, I'm sure he's seen more than one previously fired Norc 1911 :)

7m7
 
What is it about the standard Police Model sights that people don't like? I can see why most people ditch the plain itty bitty GI model sights, but I found I shoot very well with the Police model and stock sights. Maybe I would shoot better with better sights?

I'm not being a smartass lol, I'm just asking, because maybe there is something I am overlooking.
 
Yes, I meant the "do it yourself" at the kitchen table gunsmithing (which I am guilty of myself). Gunnar does nice, professional work, and I recommend his services highly. Shoot the gun for a while, see how it performs, then decide what needs to be done. It may need no tuning at all. - dan
 
Sent my Norc 1911-A1 Two Tone Police off to Gunnar Mid. May.
I really love the gun and it shoots very good and I was hesitant at first thinking it would be gone the summer. Gunnar had it back to me in less than 3 weeks and man did he do a number on it. $100 well spent. Gunnar really knows his stuff.
Made a good gun Great -slide works like butter and the trigger pull (3 3/4 lbs) smooth and crisp. Let Gunnar work his magic you won't be disappointed.
Oh and I probably put about 500 rds. down the pipe before I sent it off.
 
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