schmeky
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Norinco 1911 price question
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colemanw
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i was a bad boy, i apologize, norks are great!
LightningMan
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Saw one today at the Dakota Territory Gun collectors show, Sioux Falls SD. The seller/dealer had $425 on it. LM
colemanw
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buy it!
HoosierQ
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I think maybe you're on the wrong forum Coleman.
colemanw
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no, im a gun lover, particularly 1911's... perhaps calling norks "crap" was too strong... i over reacted, as did the many people who jumped my back over an issue that could have been resolved through conversation rather than intolerant PM's
This was from JaySouth:
"stupid troll,
Find another board that is more age appropriate for you. Or maybe one that is more appropriate for the mentally challenged.
Stupid **** spouting *******, leave the adults alone on this board."
I wont show you the vulgar ones...
This was from JaySouth:
"stupid troll,
Find another board that is more age appropriate for you. Or maybe one that is more appropriate for the mentally challenged.
Stupid **** spouting *******, leave the adults alone on this board."
I wont show you the vulgar ones...
colemanw
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whats wrong with me being here, i want what you guys want... just could do without the personal attacks
HoosierQ
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THR is a place to learn. People say incorrect thing all the time...and/or run afoul of popular wisdom or whatever. Folk often find themselves corrected. In this thread, I would say the objectively incorrect idea was that Norinco 1911 metallurgy is bad MIM...which is apparently not the case at all, being good tough forged steel. Whether or not the thing is still crud is subjective. In other words, I think maybe your facts were wrong...your opinion...well everybody's got one so...
In such a case, finding that one's facts are not correct (an opinion can be neither correct or incorrect by definition) it is most constructive and beneficial to read and learn. I know very little about 1911's having never even fired one. However, I have, from this forum heard some good information about Norinco 1911s. I had heard, prior to this thread, about their frequent use as raw material for high quality custom jobs. I have learned that their metalurgy is very good even though their finish is rough. I have learned that lot's of people like them...some right out of the box...some fixed up...I mean that is what one often does with a 1911...fix it up right?
During this thread, which I jumped in on because I kind of like rough guns (Moisins and the like) and thought "gee maybe a Norinco would be neat gun".
I don't think folks are kicking up a fuss regarding your first post in the thread, other than correcting your facts with varying degrees of enthusiasm. Folks are kicking up a fuss, I presume, because in the spirit of THR we are here to share and learn and that is best done with facts and constructive opinions.
This thread has made me add Norinco 1911 to my "long list" of items to keep an eye out for.
I learned.
In such a case, finding that one's facts are not correct (an opinion can be neither correct or incorrect by definition) it is most constructive and beneficial to read and learn. I know very little about 1911's having never even fired one. However, I have, from this forum heard some good information about Norinco 1911s. I had heard, prior to this thread, about their frequent use as raw material for high quality custom jobs. I have learned that their metalurgy is very good even though their finish is rough. I have learned that lot's of people like them...some right out of the box...some fixed up...I mean that is what one often does with a 1911...fix it up right?
During this thread, which I jumped in on because I kind of like rough guns (Moisins and the like) and thought "gee maybe a Norinco would be neat gun".
I don't think folks are kicking up a fuss regarding your first post in the thread, other than correcting your facts with varying degrees of enthusiasm. Folks are kicking up a fuss, I presume, because in the spirit of THR we are here to share and learn and that is best done with facts and constructive opinions.
This thread has made me add Norinco 1911 to my "long list" of items to keep an eye out for.
I learned.
colemanw
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thankyou hoosier, that is an opinionated response that i can respect. i learned too, i now know from this post and other sources that norks do in fact NOT use MIM parts (surprise to me)
Don't be surprised if people call you a troll when you post like one. Bashing and the other nonsense your posting is exactly what a troll does. If you don't want to be a troll then post an informed opinion or something constructive. Of your first few posts on this forum you haven't done much to impress this crowd. If you want' to cause problems then perhaps you should find another forum.
BTW. I just sold a Norinco 1911 recently for 350. They have very good quality and HARD steel. If was a fine shooter.
Also, I call BS on your claim the Norincos are made with MIM parts. The Norks are widely know to used forged steel in their 1911s. Maybe you know something we don't.
BTW. I just sold a Norinco 1911 recently for 350. They have very good quality and HARD steel. If was a fine shooter.
Also, I call BS on your claim the Norincos are made with MIM parts. The Norks are widely know to used forged steel in their 1911s. Maybe you know something we don't.
colemanw
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im not here to impress the crowd, anything i have done pales to the tyrannical private messages sent to me...
this thread and and most people involved are a disgrace... i have never experienced a more hot headed and downright rude forum
its like trying to talk to rush limbaugh...
this thread and and most people involved are a disgrace... i have never experienced a more hot headed and downright rude forum
its like trying to talk to rush limbaugh...
shiftyer1
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colemanw
Hang around for a minute you may change your mind. I have had some wonderful insight from folks on this forum. Maybe you just jumped in on a bad nite? Don't know about pm's but this thread has taken a starange course not sure why the attacks.
Ok back to the main purpose of this thread i've only seen one and it was $425 recently at a gun shop. This shop is a little high imho on most things but not by much. The honesty and knowledge is worth the little extra.
Also the guys in this shop spoke highly of the norinco 1911
Hang around for a minute you may change your mind. I have had some wonderful insight from folks on this forum. Maybe you just jumped in on a bad nite? Don't know about pm's but this thread has taken a starange course not sure why the attacks.
Ok back to the main purpose of this thread i've only seen one and it was $425 recently at a gun shop. This shop is a little high imho on most things but not by much. The honesty and knowledge is worth the little extra.
Also the guys in this shop spoke highly of the norinco 1911
Davionmaximus
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Going to the gun show this morning. I am gonna keep my eyes open for one of these...
schmeky
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I have been proven wrong many times on this forum. I am grateful for it. Nothing worse then thinking you know something is right and finding out it wasn't.
There are few things more damaging than treating an opinion as a fact.
There are few things more damaging than treating an opinion as a fact.
krs
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Wrong again, Schmeky!.......
I have one Norinco and I like it. But it did come new in the box with a very poorly fitted barrel and consequently would not shoot at all well. I put in a Fusion Firearms barrel and fitted a national match bushing and those changes brought it into a near bullseye level accuracy.
It still looks like hell - someone should have clued them in to that if the slide is going to be dull finished then so should the frame be.
Because of the steel used, I guess, the guns are a couple of ounces heavier than a Colt 1911.
If they were more expensive, like even a hundred bucks more, I doubt they'd ever be a subject of conversation. One thing I have noticed here is that many THR members get overly enthusiastic about the lower priced firearms and will defend them seemingly to the death, so just because a gun is well liked here is not necessarily a good reason to buy one.
The first was $400. +$150. in parts, the second was $550.
The second is a beautiful shooter and very well put together. It does, however, have a MIM sear, disconnector, and one other thing. Also the previous owner was cclearly an idiot.
I have one Norinco and I like it. But it did come new in the box with a very poorly fitted barrel and consequently would not shoot at all well. I put in a Fusion Firearms barrel and fitted a national match bushing and those changes brought it into a near bullseye level accuracy.
It still looks like hell - someone should have clued them in to that if the slide is going to be dull finished then so should the frame be.
Because of the steel used, I guess, the guns are a couple of ounces heavier than a Colt 1911.
If they were more expensive, like even a hundred bucks more, I doubt they'd ever be a subject of conversation. One thing I have noticed here is that many THR members get overly enthusiastic about the lower priced firearms and will defend them seemingly to the death, so just because a gun is well liked here is not necessarily a good reason to buy one.
The first was $400. +$150. in parts, the second was $550.
The second is a beautiful shooter and very well put together. It does, however, have a MIM sear, disconnector, and one other thing. Also the previous owner was cclearly an idiot.
B. Adams
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I happened to buy this exact gun today, as they were starting to pack their booth up at about 3:00. Got it for $400 +tax. It's chrome finished, and in excellent condition, except for some of the chrome has come off the slide serrations. It's obviously been shot a few times, but the bore is good and it's got a decent trigger.
It came with apparently original wood grips, one with a gold-colored Norinco insert. It appears to have aftermarket target sights on it, but the slide wasn't modified at all.
I'm going to take it to the range in the morning and see how it does. I hope I didn't disappoint anyone by buying this from under their nose.
ulflyer
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Sure wish I would run into some of you guys selling Norks for $350 or so. I'd grab em in a sec. I paid $400 + shipping for a couple of NIB well over year ago. In my neck of the woods they are pushing $500 now. This is new, now used of course.
Jimfern
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Norinco
I bought a used one about 4 years ago with a box of ammo and a Chip McCormick magazine for $400. It has run wonderfully with factory ammo and my mid range reloads. I just ordered some Millett series 100 adjustable sights for it. That is really the only thing I don't care for on it.
I have been saving for a high end 1911 (for a long time) and am only days away from buying a new to me Les Baer. I wouldn't even have bothered looking for another 1911 if I had not had such a great experience with the one I have, and even now, I'm some what reluctant to take the plunge, as I'm very satisfied with what I have.
I bought a used one about 4 years ago with a box of ammo and a Chip McCormick magazine for $400. It has run wonderfully with factory ammo and my mid range reloads. I just ordered some Millett series 100 adjustable sights for it. That is really the only thing I don't care for on it.
I have been saving for a high end 1911 (for a long time) and am only days away from buying a new to me Les Baer. I wouldn't even have bothered looking for another 1911 if I had not had such a great experience with the one I have, and even now, I'm some what reluctant to take the plunge, as I'm very satisfied with what I have.
ulflyer
Member
After you get the new sights on, and get the Les Baer, let us know how they compare in terms of accuracy. Expect the LB to be better, and surely will be nicer finished, but just like to know how much better. I ask because every now and then I see one that tempts me too.
But then I shoot my Nork, and I think why do I need that 1991a1 and Springer, or the Colt WW1 commemorative made into a shooter, or the Rem Rand? I hold one or shoot one of them and simply can't part with them.
I did break down and sell one of the two Nork shooters and that was like parting with one of my kids. And theres still
two NIB Norks; ain't no other brand NIB in my safe.
But then I shoot my Nork, and I think why do I need that 1991a1 and Springer, or the Colt WW1 commemorative made into a shooter, or the Rem Rand? I hold one or shoot one of them and simply can't part with them.
I did break down and sell one of the two Nork shooters and that was like parting with one of my kids. And theres still
two NIB Norks; ain't no other brand NIB in my safe.
Hostile Amish
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I have fired some of these Norinco's and I can say that they are not the worst guns out there. There exist much lower-quality 1911's that are priced much higher. Expect around 400 dollars for them.
I advertised my Norinco on here for 400 and it included holsters, magazines, and parts and NONE of you guys put your money where your mouth is!!!! I only had one or two bites on it and luckily a fine gentlemen did finally buy it. Good riddance. I am done with 1911s of all types. They don't like me. Browning HPs on the other hand are the shiznit.
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rbernie
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That was last November, when everybody's money was going towards holiday purchases or EBRs. (And, truth be told, you advertised it for five and a half with all the stuff, and dropped it to 4 even with just one mag. But who's counting, among friends?)
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