Norinco 1911/RIA
I know the RIA are great are the Norinco 1911 as great IYO?
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Norinco are the bottum of the barrel. 0 -
From the folks I know who own one, Norinco 1911's aren't bad for the price. They're not Kimber or Nighthawk quality, but they'll go bang when you need them to.
Mind you, I've never owned or fired one, so consider this third-hand knowledge.0 -
Thanks Not sure about being bottom of the barrel, but I asked for opinions and that was one. I just remember when they came out seems everyone was building Custom 1911s from them using the frames and slides so something has to be good about them. At least it aint plastic 0 -
I would rather have a Norinco. I have dealt with several Norinco 1911's and the specs were good and they shot pretty well. All but one were then upgraded with new parts. I wish I still had one for a beater gun. 0 -
I don't think either one of them is "great" though both of them are functional and will go "bang", and both are upgradable to take aftermarket parts.
Personally, all else being equal, I'd favor the RIA gun over the Norinco, but that also depends a bit on cost and what I wanted to do with the gun.
Resale value on the guns (especially Norinco) is low, though you could look at that inverted and say that the cost of getting a used one is also low.0 -
You can find tons of opinions on the 1911 forum. Many favorable. 0 -
Think I stated before, but a friend bought a new auto ordinance a month or so before I bought a Norinco. Both he and I liked the norinco better without even considering the price difference. 0 -
Here in Eastern PA - used Norincos are selling in excess of $400. We've had four of them come in used this year and all have sold above that mark. We currently have one that previous owned had tuned and set up as a race gun, with skeletonized and overtravel adjustable trigger, match grade barrel with extended ported compensator, reversed/full length guide rod and some other internals - it is tagged at $600, with three Wilson mags...we'll see if it sells for that... 0 -
I think my hammer forged Norinco shoots better than my Colts and Kimber UCII. It looks spiffy, has good sights and was given a Wilson guide rod, trigger, and some well made walnut grips. 0 -
I own several 1911's, WWII military models, late model Colts and others including a Norinco. The Norinco was bought in "like new" condition about three years ago for $275. It is solid as a rock and has never let me down. Right now, it has a Kimber 22 conversion barrel and slide on it and it works smooth and shoots great. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by brier-49
Norinco are the bottum of the barrel.
Most disagree with u apparently thanks for input I will buy one[:D]0 -
Those Norinco's don't last long in the Chicago area. I've known a couple people that were looking for them and paid $400 to $500. I know one fella that sent his off to Rock River (not Rock Island) for a full customization.
I have a Rock Island GI. It's one of my favorites. I paid $325 OTD for it and it feeds everything.0
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