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I am looking for my first handgun and I want to shoot a .45. I have done extensive research on practically every brand, and style of handgun. I want my first pistol to be a 1911 and I think I may go with the Para PXT LTC(steel). Now this gun is quite expensive(for me) and I am wondering if you guys think it is worth it to get. My other choice would be to get a Armco tuned Nork 1911 and put a few extra $$ into it.

Should I put aside a whole paycheck and get the Para or gradually build up a Nork as I get funding for it? In my opinion, I think I should fork out the extra cash and get something that I will have forever. $1k is a lot to fork out and I would like your opinion on the matter.
 
I'd say if you want an inexpensive 1911 get a Norinco, if you want a better quality (fit, finish) 1911 get a Kimber, Springfield etc

even if you 'invest' $500+ on a Norinco it will still be a Norinco and if you will ever decide to sell it you will not even get 1/2 of what you put into it...


btw if money is a concern you shouldn't be getting a .45 ;)
 
If I was starting out & funds were a big consideration [as you've mentioned] I'd go with the tuned Norc from Armco. I'd put the extra money into ammo/reloads & learn to shoot. ;)
 
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If I was starting out & funds were a big consideration [as you've mentioned] I'd go with the tuned Norc from Armco. I'd put the extra money into ammo/reloads & learn to shoot. ;)
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Well said, go for the less expensive gun and put the saved money into ammo.
 
I agree that once a Norc, always a Norc regardless of what you put into it. BUT I also think for your absolute first gun there's nothing wrong with getting a Norc. Like you said, you can always invest into it. Plus this will give you a litte extra $$ to spend on a reloading kit, which you'll definitely want with the .45

There is no reason why down the road you can't invest in another gun...

That's my 2 cents... :)
 
There is no reason to shoot expensive .45 when cheap .40 cal major is all around. That is, unless this is a defensive-carry gun. Then "big and slow" is where it's at!

Frankly, for a first handgun, you can't beat a 9mm for fun and a great learning platform on limited $$$. The CZ line is a good, high quality, economical 9mm.
 
If you are on a budget I would get the Armco Norincrap.

If i were in the market for a new 1911 it would be Kimber or STI.
 
Pending an actual CGN review of one, there's also the Tanfoglio "Witness" 1911. Pricewise, it's essentially on par with a Norc 1911 + some basic upgrades.
 
Yeah guys, I think you are right. I think I may get a tuned nork commander form armco and then use some money for new mags, ammo, and maybe a new grip. That should get me off to a good start I would think.
 
If you are NOT going to reload .45, or at least "plan" to get into reloading, then I would really suggest you look at 9mm or .40S&W..... .45ACP is NOT cheap to feed!

In your pistol likes listed above, as much as I would prefer to say support a Canadian company... Urban legend states that the Para's tend to be a little delicate. The Para and the Norc are DIFFERENT trigger operation, too, I believe... (I could very well be wrong, but you are talking about the "light double action" Para, right?)...

I would strongly suggest that you get out and TRY as many different pistols as possible before you buy, especially as a first handgun... FIT is paramount, and then knowing what type of operating system you want to learn is secondary.

IF you find that the 1911A1 is a good fit, and IF you like single-action semi-auto, and IF you want to spend 40cents per shot, then a Norc 1911A1 may be for you.

I hated mine, so I gave it my wife, and she hated it too. We sold it on consignment, and apparently the new owner loves it. Beauty is in the eye of the beerholder, I guess!

;)

Good luck!!

Neal
 
If you are NOT going to reload .45, or at least "plan" to get into reloading, then I would really suggest you look at 9mm or .40S&W..... .45ACP is NOT cheap to feed!
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Yes I plan to get into reloading.

(I could very well be wrong, but you are talking about the "light double action" Para, right?)...
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No, I was talking about the single stack single action.

IF you find that the 1911A1 is a good fit, and IF you like single-action semi-auto, and IF you want to spend 40cents per shot, then a Norc 1911A1 may be for you.
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I duck hunt with hevishot and have no problem spending $5 a shot for that. It sucks to miss though...:( Ammo cost is secondary to shooting enjoyment. I do think that the 1911 feels good, and looks great. I have my heart set on a .45 at this point. I will however be buying a 9mm or .40 S&W for sheer volume shooting in the not so distant future.
 
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