Now I've went and done it.........

[Bush Hunter]

So I just purchased a Norinco Commander .45 acp from the ammo source. I know Canada ammo had a great deal but I really wanted the commander style .45. The deal was pretty good with Father's Day discount. Now the problem I have is I can pry my eyes away from brownells ect. For the parts I would like. My poly m-14 was a project gun that defiantly cost a few bucks to finish( to much in my wife's eyes . I'm afraid and I wonder what did I get myself into now hopefully I can keep most of what I need under my wife's radar. Can anyone steer me in the right direction for parts in Canada? I think Wilson combat is the preferred parts as per what I have read on this sight but I'm open to suggestions.
Thanks BH
Ps- I think I might have to buy my wife a S&W 685/686 to make it up to her

 

[enefgee]

Yup, you just bought into the worlds second best wallet eater - the best is restoring collector cars.

 

[Tengoo]

Can anyone steer me in the right direction for parts in Canada? I think Wilson combat is the preferred parts as per what I have read on this sight but I'm open to suggestions.

Armco has some parts...depends on what you need [or think you need]. IMHO, the only thing Norinco .45s need is a trigger job, better sights and some dehorning.

 

[Rivalen]

Armco has some parts...depends on what you need [or think you need]. IMHO, the only thing Norinco .45s need is a trigger job, better sights and some dehorning.

IMO the stock springs are crap, a set of WOLF springs is cheap and does magic

 

[NR Magazine]

You'll need more magazines too. We can hook you up

 

[Ganderite]

It does not have to cost a lot of money. Mine was accurate out of the box. I added grips, sights and a trigger job.

 

[Conte]

Yeah, screw parts for now. First step is to get a trigger job. The stock ones tend to be awful.

Meanwhile, a set of replacement grips also tend to be in order.

Once that's done, and you've shot it a bit, go from there.

The irony is, most parts you buy will probably need fitting, so they won't get you out of the work you'd have to do to do the trigger. So in the end, you have to put that work in anyway, either yourself, or by a smith, so you just end up with a more expensive trigger job.

I was happy with my Norc one I did the trigger and changed the grips. The sights do have issues too, but they work, so I haven't changed them yet.

 

[woodlotowner]

I seem to be a lone voice in the wilderness here, but I bought a Norinco 1911 A1, took it out of the case at the range and shot it. All good. The end.

 

[jackrabbit000]

Unless your safe is full, you haven't done anything yet. The cheapest place to get 1911 parts (WC) is still Brownell's. Congrats on the new Norc.

 

[Bush Hunter]

Thanks for the replys. I think im going to just shoot it to begin with. springs, grips and a trigger job will follow shortly after i recieve the pistol. wolff springs it is. A few mags are defiantly in order as well! I'm not sure if I will attempt the trigger job myself until I have the right jigs to do it or just send it to Armco. Dehorning no problem. I have a pile of stones and jewellers file.(I'm a millwright and machinist) just have to find somewhere to touch up the bluing after or just park it and be done with it.
I will keep you all posted on my progress.
Thanks again, BH

 

[Dexter Morgan]

just have to find somewhere to touch up the bluing

You can buy blueing at Canadian Tire.

It's cheap, and it works great.

 

[KNO3-]

You can buy blueing at Canadian Tire.

It's cheap, and it works great.

I thought of doing this for a TT33, im assuming youv actually used it? Iv seen the kits there but was hesitant to try it.

 

[Magellann]

Ive used the Hoppe cold blue and it works pretty good, the real work is polishing the metal before the bluing process. The bluing doesn't hide anything, so all scratches, nicks, etc will still be noticable after your done.

 

[Bush Hunter]

Good to know. I will look into it. If I can do it myself I will take that route. If anyone has more info on the process and what watch for, feel free to chime in. Thx
Cheers, BH

 

[silverfoxdj]

You can buy blueing at Canadian Tire.

It's cheap, and it works great.

Anyone else try it?

 

[Dexter Morgan]

Exactly as Magellan said;

Polish the steel until it has a mirror-like finish. Then apply the blueing.

Blueing is NOT like a coat of paint.
If you see any scratches/imperfections before the blueing is applied, you will most certainly see them afterwards.