Recommend the Norinco CQA 556?

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Hey there everyone, I've just been issued my RPAL and I've always wanted an AR-15 rifle. I'm located in Brandon MB and the only AR-15s I've seen have been over $1300. This is a little over my budget but as luck would have it Jo-Brook Firearms has a Norinco CQA 556 10.5 for $675 I believe it is. Now I've heard some stories about Norincos quality, etc, but my friend owns the M14 clone and I've never had a problem with it, which leads to my question. Would any of you recommend the CQA 556? I'm not intending to do competition with it or anything, just something I can have fun and shoot at my local range. Any opinions or facts, etc. would be greatly apprectiated!

Thanks.
 
Good deal, for the price. It allows you to buy the gun and try it out for a reasonable price. If you don't like it, you're not out a lot of money and if you want something fancier, you'll know what whistles and bells to get next.
 
I own a Norinco M4 (CQA 556) and i absolutely love it! it is the one with the 14.5" barrel it is completely compatable with most all AR15 parts, uppers, lowers, stocks, grips etc I have added a few things and I say buy it you will love it, It is my favourite gun to shoot now bar none!
 
Thanks a lot guys. There is a guy in town here who will build any AR-15 platform you can dream up of, but his pieces are quite expensive, albeit they are extremely high quality. I will take a look at the Norinco the next time I'm down and make my decision. Also, is there any real noticable difference in accuracy with the 14.5" and the 10.5"?
 
I'm very happy with mine. It's accurate and cycles perfectly. The finish is actually better than I expected, quite acceptable. I also have a Chiappa .22 upper and it fits fine on the Norc lower.

Given that most AR are only a range toys I don't see any reason to spend more unless you just like tinkering around with ARs. (A sentiment I can fully appreciate, by the way.)

The manual is fairly hilarious - maybe it sounded better in the original Chinese. You'll probably need to refer to some other source for break down and cleaning instructions. But that's OK, they're easy to find.
 
It's a great way to get in to the AR game. They shoot as well as most off the shelf AR's, and are quite reliable. The fit and finish is not as good as American or European ones, and the trigger isn't the greatest, but for $700, it's hard to beat. If you have a little bit more cash, the NEA's at around $1000 are great (from what I've heard... I have a fair bit of experience with the Norcs, but none with the NEA's).
 
Good way to get started. Just sold mine for $550, and it had under 300 rounds through it. Keep an eye out on the EE for a good deal if you're not in a rush.
 
The 10.5 is noticeably louder than the 14.5 which is kinda cool.
JimV said:
I don't know about accuracy, but there's a difference in the noise. A guy I shoot with sometimes has a 10.5 and it sounds like a cannon going off.
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For your stated use I would say the Norc is very good option. I have heard of more issues with the 10.5 over the 14.5 but many users are happy with both.

I agree at checking on EE. Deals can be had. Be carefull of spending too much because somebody includes some tacticool add ons. These may or may not be a benefit to you. My thought would be to go basic and add/change the parts you want, if you want.

Oh, and if you get one with a sling, pitch it. They are garbage.
 
hacer2 said:
Can these rifles be accurised to somewhat catch up to a more expensive AR??
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Is it less accurate than a more expensive AR? I'm not being sarcastic, I actually really don't know. I thought it had more to do with the shooter, especially for beginners like me, but I suppose if you're a skilled shooter, the equipment does play into it as a factor.

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Did this at 10 meters out with a CMMG .22lr drop-in bolt conversion, a Fakepoint red dot, and a really bad pair of eyes.
 
They work just as well as a colt but they are not as pretty.I have owned both.You might not get that view from the gods of everything A.R.
 
Like anything you get what you pay for, finish etc of course is not going to be that of a 2-3 thousand dollar AR is all. Will it go bang? Of course :)

Norc, NEA are some cheap options, lets call them a tast of the cocaine, ARs are a addicting never ending adding collection kinda gun so buy what tickles you, and hang on for the ride, warn your wife and friends of your upcoming need to resist food for purchasing more rifles and lots of ammo. you will go through ammo like a fat kid on smarties, that's a "for sure" :D
 
OICU812 said:
Like anything you get what you pay for, finish etc of course is not going to be that of a 2-3 thousand dollar AR is all. Will it go bang? Of course :)

Norc, NEA are some cheap options, lets call them a tast of the cocaine, ARs are a addicting never ending adding collection kinda gun so buy what tickles you, and hang on for the ride, warn your wife and friends of your upcoming need to resist food for purchasing more rifles and lots of ammo. you will go through ammo like a fat kid on smarties, that's a "for sure" :D
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Darn I'm screwed Im already spending pays in milsurp may as well unblock my pension or get a bigger loan lol
 
Norinco CQ's are definitely very accurate. If you don't care about the finish the Norinco is a great buy. Otherwise, like others have stated, the NEA 15 is worth a look as well as the CORE 15.
 
Wait for one to come up on EE. But good deals dont last long at all.

I messaged a gentleman about a gun for a very good price once about 20 minutes after he posted it and it was already sold.

However good deals do come up. I picked up my Stag Arms AR for $1000, it was pretty much brand new. The dealer said it only had 18 rounds through it, i didnt really believe him until i took it apart before and after i put 200 rounds through.

Id say if you are not in a rush, wait and browse EE on hourly basis if you can. If you see one, dont wait or it will be gone
 
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