price check norinco 1911

[combatantr2]

Those who dislike the NORINCO simply could not stand the fact that its made in China.

Or others would not simply pay top dollar if the price is close to SA or other known U.S. brand. But guess what I would neither pay for a hi-priced 1911 if I can get a reliable NORINCO 1911 for a much lower price.

 

[Lafeswede]

Norinco quality

Hello board,
Just a few observations from my personal experience of a Nork. I bought it mail order NIB for the then equivalent of abt. USD 400. Last time I bought a gun w/o checking it out first. Rugged, soso finish, really sick trigger pull and shot all over the place. Barrel fit was very bad front and back. A friend bought one from same series a week after and his was accurate with good trigger pull.
After extensive fitting of barrel lock and bushing (including welding), new springs and various internal parts, fitting a new adj. sight and cocobolo panels, it now is an excellent shooter while not really a looker. All in all, more spent on retrofit than original price tag.
So, they can be very worth your money, or a real disappointment.

Sail safe
Lafeswede

 

[combatantr2]

Dissatisfaction on the norinco are mainly on cosmetic, looks issues. Trigger pull - they do suck. Finish is below par, rough machining, some edges cuts your skin. But as far as function and reliability is concerned their great.

As for me im more concerned in function and reliability.