How are Norinco 1911s?
Li asked:
I know that Norinco 1911s are a lot cheaper than American made ones and use a tougher steel for its construction. I’ve also heard conflicting reports on how they handle, and I was just wondering what you guys think.
I know that Norinco 1911s are a lot cheaper than American made ones and use a tougher steel for its construction. I’ve also heard conflicting reports on how they handle, and I was just wondering what you guys think.
Are there any other 1911s that use 5100 tool steel?
They are rough looking. And some of them need work to function properly. If want a nice gun that works out of the box go with a American. But if you plan on replacing everything to make a pimped out race gun you might as well go with the norinco.
Are norincos still cheap in the states? No new ones can come in so the suply should be drying up.
Above and beyond the fact that they are ChiCom ‘monkey-copy’ products of slave labor, their quality control is probably as sorry as it is with the rest of their line.
No matter what kind of steel they’re made of, do yourself (and our country) a favor, spend the extra money and BUY American (and get a damn better pistol, as well!)
I’ll confess to owning one.
I don’t know about the steel, but it is an accurate and reliable gun. I did have a trigger job done on it and changed the grips, but that was it.
I’ll never get or own a Norinco
I think that the only original Chinese gun i have ever seen is the QBZ-95
I think it ironic how they copied everyone else’s designs, even though the Chinese invented gunpowder
Norincos are on a very short list of guns that Wilson would work on when they started their custom shop
I know of no credible gunsmith that will bad mouth them
I have owned six and currently still have the first one I ever bought
It has never failed me at all and did not need one part replaced to function
I have never owned a Nork that disappointed me
My Colt on the other hand needs to be gone trough completely to be made reliable
As far as doing your country a favor, give me a break
They have been banned from importation for 24 years, no Chinaman is going to make a penny off any that you buy
A good ole American shop owner will though
Anyone who bashes Norinco 1911’s simply does not know what he is talking about
Take this question over to 1911forum.com or club911 and see what answer you get
Oh and at present the Blue Book values them at the same price or higher as Springfields
And no 1911 steel is harder than that of a Norinco
I own several 1911’s which include a full custom 80 series and a 1943 Model 1911A1 Colt U.S. Army, and a Norinco. The workmanship on the Norinco is not as good as the American models but it is every bit as reliable and accurate as any of them.
Excellent gun for the money.
Good gun. It’s actually a far better gun than the US 1911 Gov model it’s a copy of.
It more than doubled in price within a year. Not because it was crap.