WTB: NORINCO 1911

[McKnife]

I've been wanting a 1911 for several years but due to dependability issues of so many different manufacturers it makes it difficult. I want one as close to the WWII issue sidearm with dead-nuts reliability.

From what I've read, the Norinco's are exact replicas with even harder steel. They may feel loose and look ugly, but they aren't ammo-picky and won't jam.

So, if you have a Norinco 1911, I am interested. Please email or PM me with pictures. mcmacknife at gmail dot com

As usual, I prefer a face to face deal, cash only. Thank you for your interest!

[McKnife]

Still interested.

[denwego]

Have you looked at a Springfield GI45 model? They too are pretty much exact copies of the WWII design and made with high-quality materials, and they're not expensive at all by 1911 standards. I've had one for six years and it still works great, although strong magazine springs are a must for mine at least.

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[Pawpaw]

Also, the Rock Island Armory (Armscor) pistols are very highly rated and inexpensive.

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I own two of them. One is a full-size government model that is accurate right down to the tiny GI sights. The other is an Officer's length with a combat hammer & beavertail safety.

They are very well made pistols for $400, or so.

[McKnife]

I like the Springfield WWII design, It's beautiful, actually. But I've heard and seen more than enough Springfield's that are picky with ammo, especially HP's.

I like the price of the Rock Island, but I've heard rumors... something about weak springs making a dropped 1911 more likely to discharge than other models. I recall somewhere on my many forums when a dropped RIA 1911 caused a discharge into it's owners thigh.

I would rather have the Norinco, because it's inexpensive for a 1911 ($350-$500) , it's dependable and true to the original design. I hate the fact of owning a Chinese brand of an American design, but truthfully, they seem to stay truer to history than others.

Anyone have a Norinco for sale?

[cajunautoxer]

In the near future I'm going to order the RIA in the 9mm. Can't bet the price ESP since this will be a range toy. I prefer my XDSC or PM9 for carry

[denwego]

I like the Springfield WWII design, It's beautiful, actually. But I've heard and seen more than enough Springfield's that are picky with ammo, especially HP's.

I like the price of the Rock Island, but I've heard rumors... something about weak springs making a dropped 1911 more likely to discharge than other models. I recall somewhere on my many forums when a dropped RIA 1911 caused a discharge into it's owners thigh.

I would rather have the Norinco, because it's inexpensive for a 1911 ($350-$500) , it's dependable and true to the original design. I hate the fact of owning a Chinese brand of an American design, but truthfully, they seem to stay truer to history than others.

Anyone have a Norinco for sale?

You're correct there, my GI.45 doesn't like some ammo. Strangely, it eats Wolf better than WWB. But I haven't had any trouble with HP ammo, other than needing to put a stronger spring in my mags to help them feed. I didn't need to polish the feed ramp at all after buying it, which is another Springfield Armory trait lots of people mention.

[Jeremae]

Your info on the norinco is a little out of date. Yes they were ugly and machined to wwii spec out of surprizing good steel. However they can not be legally imported anymore. Therefore the price has jumped way up, if you can find one.

If you want a GI milspec gun, your best bets are the springfield or the paraordinance (check out their SASS Wild Bunch model as well as the GI). Have you looked at the new Remington 1911 r1?

As for the phillipine guns (RIA, Armscor, Charles Daley), they have improved their QC and become good buys. In fact STI sells the Spartan which uses Armscor frame and slide that they fit and finish. It is reported that STI is coming out with a GI model real soon.

The week spring issue is the firing pin spring on some RIA and that can be replaced for about $10 with a Wolf spring from midway. In fact if you buy a RIA,Armscor etc, it probably would be a good idea to buy a Wolf complete spring kit and replace all in gun.

[Pawpaw]

The week spring issue is the firing pin spring on some RIA and that can be replaced for about $10 with a Wolf spring from midway. In fact if you buy a RIA,Armscor etc, it probably would be a good idea to buy a Wolf complete spring kit and replace all in gun.

What is your source for this information? I've been reading a lot about the RIAs, since I own two of them, and I haven't heard about this.

I'd like to check it out. Sounds like something I should learn about.

This is an honest question & not intended as a slam. I really want to know.

[rm9792]

Me too, I have had several RIA and never had an issue. 5" only though.

[Jeremae]

I think I read about the week firing pin spring on The High Road, and the complaint was primarily on early RIAs...

As I remember, they did NOT have a firing pin block safety (I think they all do now) and there was worry they could discharge if dropped muzzle down or whacked on the back of the slide. The conversation then expanded to include the inconsistancy of spring strength on used 1911s and then some people had evidence of factory nib guns (Colt in particular who was in a QC slump at the time) having spring problems.

This led me to always replace all the springs on any newly acquired 1911 as part of my gun fluff and buff procedure because a complete Wolfe replacement set runs less than $20. I did this on my Kimber and STI.

[orionengnr]

I have a co-worker with a Nork. I know he hardly ever shoots it--I will forward him a link to this discussion and ask if he wants to sell it.

[gfmun]

I have a Norinco 1911 I bought off Gunbroker 2-3 years ago. I was the only bidder. I really don't want to sell it as I bought it for a cheap truck gun and it does that real well. I put some decent sights on it and some new springs, and it goes bang every time I pull the trigger. Since it has been 20 years or more since they could be imported, there is no telling who did what to the one I have but it works. Not a real smooth action, but it works.

thanks,
George

[McKnife]

So, who's wants sell me their Norinco 1911 in Houston this week?

[flb_78]

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