NP-22; trigger/accuracy?

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Thinking of getting one, but wondering what’s the trigger is going to be like since of course I’d be using it mainly for bullseye and plinking, maybe later on IPSC. So how good/bad is it esp. in SA? Also how’s the accuracy (compared to it’s ‘inspiration’ P226)?

btw what parts are interchangeable (with sig)?

thanks
 
the SA isn`t bad, I`m not going to hazard a guess at pull weight, I`m notoriouly bad at that kind of thing. However, words cannot express how bad the DA pull is. Some of the girls that I bring out to the range (and one of the guys who shall remain nameless) actually need to use 2 or 3 fingers to pull the trigger!

The gun is plenty accurate, every that`s shot with mine has no problems keeping it in 9 ring at 15 with a bit of work (bear in mind we`re all newbie shooters)

I dont like the reset on the trigger, there`s a lot of play in it but what can you expect :D
 
Zortag said:
the SA isn`t bad, I`m not going to hazard a guess at pull weight, I`m notoriouly bad at that kind of thing. However, words cannot express how bad the DA pull is. Some of the girls that I bring out to the range (and one of the guys who shall remain nameless) actually need to use 2 or 3 fingers to pull the trigger!

The gun is plenty accurate, every that`s shot with mine has no problems keeping it in 9 ring at 15 with a bit of work (bear in mind we`re all newbie shooters)

I dont like the reset on the trigger, there`s a lot of play in it but what can you expect :D
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Ditto to that. In fact, I think Zortag has it bang on. I really enjoy shooting my NP22 but the DA pull is brutal (and we're not the first to notice either). MIne's not quite 'two fingers heavy' but it's certainly a tough first pull. A good buddy of mine who's an IPSC shooter thinks it wouldn't be too tough to clean up the trigger if I want to get into IPSC or get more serious about my accuracy. It certainly sounds 'fixable'.

Still, even without the trigger job, I'm still quite happy with the gun as a plinker.
 
Interesting - I've never had any problems with the DA pull on mine. I didn't think it was all that different from a 220/226 that I tried... maybe a titch heavier, but nothing that made me think twice about it.

Maybe they just aren't very consistant between pistols?:confused:
 
If you're in the market for one, don't let this thread stop you.

Remember,

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bernse said:
If you're in the market for one, don't let this thread stop you.

Remember,

norinco.jpg
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Good point. Also applies to the keyboard and computer you're using to post this message, not to mention many of the appliances and household goods you enjoy on a daily basis. Also likely a good percentage of clothing too, though some would probably originate in Bangladesh.

I buy what I can afford allowing me to enjoy the various shooting sports today. I'll save humanity tomorrow ... once I get back from the range and my guns are cleaned.;)
 
DA pull on the NP22/NP34 can be easily correct with the change of
the hammer spring (order the lighter SIG 226 old style hammer spring
from Wolf). I have our example down to 8lb DA and 3.7lb SA.

Remember these frames are alloy. With the proper recoil spring,
these guns should give long service. If the recoil spring is too
light, the slide's rearward motion will put extra stress on the
frame. The stock Norinco spring is on the "light" side compared
the the spring shipped with a Sig 226. So the first thing to
do is chuck the Norinco recoil spring.

Match the recoil spring to the loads you shoot. The proper matchup
cycle 100%, with 100% full battery and provide you with a neat pile
of ejected brass near to you.

Since we only shoot paper punching loads, < 110 PF, I don't see
any service life issues with this clone. Our tuned example has
had over 12K rounds with no wear. Use to shoot 48 round service
and 150 rounds duty matches with no stopages. Even with
cheap plated (Excels or Frontiers) reloads these guns will easily
keep the under 4 inches at 25 yards - accepted parameter for
service pistols (putting you in the highest target zones on
IPSC or IDPA target).

In a Master's hands, with good JHP matched ammo the NPs will keep
around 3 inches (10-ring on B27) while the real P226 will do within 1 inch.

The NP22 are 1/2 the cost of CPO 226 and 1/3 the cost of a
new 226. Which equates to 1300 rnds of 9mm (CPO sig) or 3750
rnds of 9mm (new sig).

If you can't group 4 inches from 25 yards, then save your money.
Buy the clone and learn to shoot with the savings. Warning, the
followers on the Norinco mags are made from crappy plastic. Solvents
will weaken them and cause them to crack.
 
I spent the summer shooting one in IPSC, and I managed (somehow, how exactly, I don't know ;) ) to climb to #1 in Production in Ont, using it.

Out of the box, I heard horror stories... I honestly don't know what it's like out of the box. I paid my supplier a little extra to take it apart, clear it all out inside, smooth out all the factory machining stuff, and put it back together, and it's great.

If you're anywhere near the GTA we can meet up and you can a look/feel. I have two of them. The only reason I'm getting a new gun (K100) is because I need to be able to travel to/through the US with it (can't with Norincos). Wrong forum for this type of talk, but I'll be looking to unload one of them, once the K100 arrives this month, so if you like it, you can have it (I have two, the backup has seen less action, so that's the one you'd want). We can talk more later. Let me know!
 
Zortag said:
The gun is plenty accurate, every that`s shot with mine has no problems keeping it in 9 ring at 15 with a bit of work (bear in mind we`re all newbie shooters)
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9 ring at 15 meters? That's pretty good for newbie shooters, regardless of the gun they're shooting.
 
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