Zastava m70 or Norinco NP22
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Cheap one?
The NP22 or NZ85B Both are big, but the NP22 has a slightly bigger grip. I have an NZ85, it is perfect in every way, including the trigger; I have just ordered a NP58 to try .40. The Zastava M70 (I had a M58) would not be my first choice if I wanted to feel good about how I shoot. Of the two you listed, the NP22. If you just want an all steel gun for "schitz und giggles"; get the M70.
The NP22 or NZ85B Both are big, but the NP22 has a slightly bigger grip. I have an NZ85, it is perfect in every way, including the trigger; I have just ordered a NP58 to try .40. The Zastava M70 (I had a M58) would not be my first choice if I wanted to feel good about how I shoot. Of the two you listed, the NP22. If you just want an all steel gun for "schitz und giggles"; get the M70.
Buy both! Cheap enough to do so.lol. In all seriousness, the m70a because they are a little more difficult to find. Newer imports has that ugly safety, older example are more true to the Tokerav design.
Np22 are everywhere. The fit and finish is a level below the m70a. However the ergos are much better. The m70a is kinda a no thrills type of pistol and much thinner and not as comfortable in the hand. I know people who will not buy one because of how it feels in the hand and the way it looks. There are slip on grips and regardless of how it looks, the Tokerav is distinctive and so, so iconic.
If I were to do it again, I would still buy the m70a first! When I bought mine, it was $250 but I see that the prices has gone up recently but then again, I bought my m305 around the same time and it was only $450.lol
Np22 are everywhere. The fit and finish is a level below the m70a. However the ergos are much better. The m70a is kinda a no thrills type of pistol and much thinner and not as comfortable in the hand. I know people who will not buy one because of how it feels in the hand and the way it looks. There are slip on grips and regardless of how it looks, the Tokerav is distinctive and so, so iconic.
If I were to do it again, I would still buy the m70a first! When I bought mine, it was $250 but I see that the prices has gone up recently but then again, I bought my m305 around the same time and it was only $450.lol
p.Rundle
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Norc for sure. DO NOT GET A GIRSAN MC28. I saw many of those returned for warranty work in the last year. The NP22 is definitely a step up from the girsan or zastava in terms of practical usage. The Canik is a good option though.
I would go with the NP22 over the M70a, my Zastava is a foot low at 20 yards . I can live with the intermittent slide hold open and the circlip popping off , but the sighting problems put a damper on the gun. May try a rear sight if I can match one up.
J5 Muskeg
J5 Muskeg
I had similar question not long ago.. between NP22 amd NZ85
Researched the heck out ..NP 22 here it is i hope it helps you in your decision.
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1544156-Norinco-NP-22-All-forum-threads-and-useful-information
Researched the heck out ..NP 22 here it is i hope it helps you in your decision.
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php/1544156-Norinco-NP-22-All-forum-threads-and-useful-information
I love my NZ 85; solid, tight. but you will need to check clearance between the slide and the front of the frame; both my NZ85 and my Norinco 1911 required a bit of grinding and polishing inside the frame so they would not put drag marks on the slide. Easy enough done. Clearances on both these guns are tight and triggers are good to great after a couple hundred rounds. Everyone I know who has an NP22 is happy with them too; I have not fired one, but have a NP58 on it's way, and will be posting a review of it, and of what tuning I do on it.
