hey brother, thanks for the great vid.............wanted a norinco for about ten or more years now..........finally found one that was "untouched", and it shoots very well.
check out my vids.......the gun may be rough on the outside, but shoots like a champ.
I used to have one of these before they banned anything bigger than 9mm in Australia and it was a great little gun. I worked for the Aussie importer so I got it super cheap and replaced most of the internals with Ed Brown and other aftermarket components. I had to hand it in 10 years ago and I still miss her a lot.
Ha FBI creates a false story about Norinco selling rocket launchers to kindergarten kids , and KAZAAM no more norinco in the US . I love the hypocricy .
@choopdewoot really, slave labor, not companies that employ people? I get a kick out of the Chinese antis, its too bad, Not that I care. Good guns a great prices, half of what we own comes from china...and thats where all the north American manufacturing jobs went for products we use.1.7 billion people, all of em slaves building stuff for us....Very nice of em....
I think this is like the third time i have watched this video but can't you just get a Canadian possession and acquisition license and buy one in Canada and bring it back to America?
@BALJIT147 in canada today, you will see less and less norinco firearms available in the market. Apparently they don't want good quality foreign products import into canada. just like cars. Thanks to canadian govn't
@BALJIT147 nope, it still has to be registered in Canada, which you cant do with out a Canadian license which you cant get,Then you need to register it at the border,with ATF i think, then they take it away, This import ban is silly but, there are no loopholes as far as I know.Pretty sure Canadian are not allowed to take em across for matches.Not positive on that. I just came up in a chat last week.
I saw one of these last time I was at the gun store next to some Para Ordinances, Kimbers and Sig GSRs, and I thought it was an airsoft gun seeing it's $500 price and slightly tarnished finish..
all those people say made in china product are crap. shut the fuck up. you get what you pay for. you buy cheap stuff made in china you get cheap quality. you buy good quality made in china you get good stuff.
I have a norinco 1911A1 and a para ordinance 1911 limited both are 45acp but the para ordinance is having serious problem of double feeding and jamming.
in canada, a person will take about 2 months to get a gun license from the day he/she starts the safety course followed by background check which takes more than a month. And every canadian will only purchase firearms thru the canadian dealers. The price will be 10 to 20% more expensive than US before taxes. All handguns magazines can only hold 10 rounds.
This was the sweetest 45 I had ever owned. Wish I still had it. It actually out performed my Colt. I got mine in a straight across trade for a Taurus PT 24/7 Pro (junk). It had skeletonized trigger/hammer, match trigger job (about 2 pounds), match barrel, custom safety and the craziest guide rod/spring set up I've ever seen (Drove the gun straight back). I took steel plates at 50 yards all day long and never had so much as a hiccup. It was awesome.
Thanks for the review. As always very informative. Your CZ 75 review made my mind up on that pistol and this review has done the same for this one, I've been looking at one for a while so it's time to buy. By the way the Norinco M14 is awesome, @ $450 CDN beats the $2000+ springfield any day. Its a real shame that the ATF wont let them down there.
good reviews, I sold my old NP29(9mm) to my friend last year, now its hard to find another one in Canada as well, really good 1911 for that price, really like someone could do a good reviews for someone called "cheap crap gun"
I live in Canada. I was looking at this pistol in a local gunshop and was not sure if I sure get it. After seeing your review I am convinced it is a good pistol. Thanks for the great video. Cheers!
I hope you get your facts straight. Collet bushings were not only used in series '70 pistols (Gold Cup National Match), but were also used in Mark IV Series '80 pistols.
I remember when the ATF done a bust coming in thru New York and down to Ga. when they down the seize.If its the same one then all the guns were semi-auto and the US importer walked.Might not be the one you are refering to.
Nice review - I feel more fortunate to be Canadian (just ordered a 1911 sport for $350) but the only thing I'd disagree with is with them becoming a "collectors item" :)
Hey Sootch. I am thinking about buying a Norinco 1911 .45 ACP.
I live in Sweden and have no problem buying a brand new one - no import issues here.
I want it for "recreational shooting" only, with no intention to actually do any competative shooting with it. (For that I use my .22 feinwerk bau and CZ75B 9 mm.)
I have read much info about the Norinco saying: "if you buy a Norinco, you'll need to spend lots of money modding it, to make it any good".
As an American living in Canada, I can tell you that the opportunity of having a super-well made M14s Clone (for $350!) is wholly overshadowed by the 5 Round Centre-fire Magazine cap, the 10 Round Handgun cap, essentially no CCW, a HUGE list of Prohibited Firearms (Including, but not limited to the AK family and numerous military arms) and a failing Long Gun Registry Program that's wasted +$150 Mil!
God Bess America! (Oh, at least the Health Care is "free"/amazing)
..I'm sure these Norincos work Ok, but for $779.00 you can get a Springfield 1911 Range Officer with a match grade barrel, slide and bushing. It also has a milled slide and adjustable target sights. Seems like a much better value for a few bucks more.
@esh325 ...Yeah....I think there about $500..... a better deal would be the 1911s coming out of Rock Island Armory....less than $400. at Buds Guns. The nice thing about the more expensive guns is the ammo they will feed as well as accuracy. It all depends on how much money you want to spend. I bought a Springfield and I'm hitting an 8" paper plate @ 25 yards fairly consistantly. :)
@esh325 ..My shooting buddy builds 1911 race guns, I was going by his recommendation for that kind of money. Why don't you try out a few, at one of those gun shops that also has a range...they charge about 15 bucks to rent the gun. I like the 5" Gov't Model, the easy recoil gets you back on target quick, the 3" 1911s make a good carry gun but are more difficult to shoot well. It all depends on what your looking for.
Good review! I own a norinco 1911, the two-tone silver and black model. comes standard with ambi safety, extended mag release, slide release, beaver tail grip, synchronized hammer and trigger. for only $400 CAD.
i got this norinco 1911 police model...actually its my first gun given to by my dad as a christmas gift..i dont want o brag about this but when im firing this at the range old men with colts, sig etc got envy with this 1911...i got some modifications in my gun to..so now it actually look better and shot much better..heheheh..
i have an IAC m97 (winchest model 1897) trench gun replica i think IAC is who norinco imports through now but they just outlawed my shotgun for importing cause it serves no sporting purpose
Excellent review. I just bought one of these (I'm Canadian) at the local gun shop. I'm waiting for my firearms license to come in the mail so I can pick it up. You're review really reinforced my views on this pistol. Once again, great work.
Don, where do you keep finding these little gems? Maybe I've just been living under a rock, considering my location. LOL Great review Brother!!! Keep 'em coming!!! GOD Bless.
just curious, do you have a ffl? Iam considering it for hobby/friends/family/word of mouth business perhaps, and am just trying to decide if it would be a worthwhile investment. I like guns lol! is probably why i enjoy you reviews so much. still lookin forward to the cetme review. keep em comin.
I see that the Norinco doesn't have the colt 1991 style Firing pin safety, this could cause the gun to fire if it is dropped barrel first from greater than shoulder height, this isn't very likely, but it could happen. I'm a 1911 fan too, but I like the Taurus. Thanks Sootch keep up the good work.
Thank GOD! If I ever go to Canada to visit, I won't feel guilty bringing a gun after filling out all the paperwork of course, as I unlike some Americans respect other country's laws and customs. I'm glad you still have your rights intact.
I see you mention Prawn parts in the gun 4:45. Those Prawn grips won't work with my DNA, sorry. Seriously, nice camera work, Your the man. Best 1911 field, minus the field, strip. Like your W impressions. I'll vote for ya.
if you cant find a Norinco ( or dont want to because of the whole Chinese made issue) Rock Island Armory 1911s are fantastic, Remington makes an affordable one now, And the Taurus 1911 is a pretty good gun to. food for thought
@MrColoradowilderness the taurus is actually very very good quality against what others say..i have had only a few miss feeds mostly do to cold weather shooting in fairbanks -42...i would highly recommend the pt-1911
I have a norinco 45 acp that I bought several years before the ban. I have put a thousand or so rounds through it and it has never let me down. Sootch as always, another fine review.
i really hesitate at these fire arms..yes we can get all norinco products here where i live...including the A.R..if u say these r good products..then mybe i should get on..the A.R. i want i is about 800 bucks...compaired to other us made products..witch cost 1500-2500 bucks...yeah..but what am i getting..a pice of crap..or what..
i also owned a Norinco 1911 and it shoots accurately and highly reliable, after i've customized it, i used it in one of the IPSC practical shooting competition under the single stack category, i managed to get an award, 2nd runner-up... not bad for a inexpensive gun.
Huh? well people keep talking about some kind of gun ban in Canada, I guess they must be wrong, well that's cool, I am glad to see that your government isn't abusing you as I thought. Also I didn't know you were Canadian, COOL! a lot of good sci fi movies are produced in association with your film industry.
don't be too jealous, the Canadian people can't own semiautomatic firearms anymore, they're government has turned to the "dark side". and become tyrannical, much as the US government has with the 1994 brady bill and will try again.
don't be too jealous, the Canadian people can't own semiautomatic firearms anymore, they're government has turned to the "dark side". and become tyrannical, much as the US government has and will try again.
Hey I think your videos are great and was just wondering if you had any sort of holster system for the walther p22 again great videos and keep making them p.s. Could you tell what you do for a living.
they are a great firearm, alot of competive shooters here use them, out shoot a majority of way more expensive 1911, but they cost $660 here, mind u thou the rest of the 1911, (para-ord etc) sell for over $2100 here, aussie dollar is worth more than the US dollar too! great reveiw sootch best wishes and take care
Nice vid Sootch, AS ALWAYS!! I love your quick, bare bones, all pertinent facts present reviews, I DO LIKE long winded table-tops(heck, I know I get a little *COUGH* long-winded myself!), but your half shoot/half review techniques keeps it fresh! I was wondering if you remember the brand/style/type of beavertail safety, I really like it's look , especially with that ARCHED(I actually prefer this over the flat mainspring housing, keep up the vids! Armscor is the new hi-value, quality 1911!!!
Great review brother. I hate it when people get on here and start ranting about politics with China, When probably 99% of them are on a computer with Chinese parts lol. Thanks for all you do. Oh btw... When you get a minute, will you check out my garden vlog on my channel and tell me what you think. Your opinion means a lot.
I wish I could get a well made US product but most are waaay overpriced or just suk.
I had a light socket platform that just broke when I unscrewed a light bulb. I thought it was made in China but it says Made in USA!
Remember the 80s when everyone in Detroit hated Jap cars and killed some orientals to show how patriotic they were? Well 80s US cars were really crappy quality. Remember Robocop and how they made fun of US cars and products??? Do u know why? Cuz it's true.
Why are all the xenophobic, economic isolationists, anti-trade, economic illiterates overrepresented among gun owners? Don't they know that free trade is synonymous with capitalism?
Hey brother, you did a great job of reviewing the gun. Interesting info. There are people who may not like the gun, but you did a great job of showing the details of the weapon. Amazing that the 1911 design is 100 years old and still growing strong - good old American ingenuity.
I think I paid $300 for mine about 15 years ago. It now has only two original parts. But was/is a good platform to improve on. Much like the 1911's of old pretty reliable with ball ammo. But Match gun it isn't.
Apart from their dependency on human rights violations and illegal trade practices in order to make money, the fact they are one of if not the biggest suppliers of weapons to terrorist organizations such as Al-Qeida makes it worth it (in my opinion) to pay extra for an American made weapon.
Marstar.ca in Canada also has them for $300 - $350 I think. Marstar has the M4 also.but remember we are limited to 10 rounds for pistols Don, and 5 rounds for semi auto rifles.
Norincos are cheap but the finish and craftmanship on them is also cheap.good guns to build up as a custom gun. shot many of them but i dont like em.but the Norinco M14 on the otherhand are good!but i dont support china so im not going to buy a M14 :/
Love your videos but there is no way i would own a gun from a company that tried to help cause violence and crime in the streets of America. Norinco can kiss my you know what....no reflection on my respect for you thought sootch but i don't want one and will never own one.
A Chinese product increasing in value? Interesting concept. Sootch, I respect you, but I think it would lend to your credibility to focus on American products. I think China has enough of our money :{
At one time China did make good products because they use to buy their mental and wood from the United States before they became a Communist Country.
If you find any products that say " Made in National China " Its worth money because that was before it became Red China. I have a old knife that says made in National China.
Good review of this handgun. I do however hope that they never lift the ban on Norinco products. The Chinese are not our allies, our friends or even decent trading partners. I look foward to the day that more bans are slapped on their products.
@theomen10101 I'm a huge gun rights supporter and I have many many firearms. I don't consider a ban on Chinese firearms as gun control. It's a ban on a country or company that has tried to harm this nation. It would be different if they were putting out a product that couldn't be replaced with another domestic or imported firearm. There are no doubt dozens of M1911 manufactures here and abroad. The same can be said for AK's. We lose nothing by banning the Chinese weapons.
@theomen10101 As I said earlier. The Chinese are not our friends. Their trading practices, copyright violations and currency manipulations are hurting this nation and I see no need to support a country that harms the US. I know, I know. We do much of this to ourselves everytime we walk into Walmart.
I do what I can. I buy a couple of guns per year (every year) but I will never support the Chinese firearms industry. The Norinco M1911 may be a fine gun but it will never be in my safe.
@FatasMe I say support your own country and do your best not to put dollars in the pockets of your enemies. I know it's a quaint notion in today's America for someone to actually try to support American jobs.
@shurnee What you're doing is throwing sand on a beach. Seeing how they don't import them anymore, buying a Norinco 1911 on the used market in no way supports or harms the Chinese firearms industry.
@shurnee I agree, there are plenty of low cost 1911 options out there. I don't need to buy a chicom 1911. The The Rock Island 1911s are made in the Philippines and I don't have a problem with those at all and they run for less then 500. Para makes one for about 575 and they are located in Pineville NC.
I was going to get a Para until I read about their weak finishes--just start flaking off by itself.
I thought about a Springfield Armory but u know they are all made in Brazil.
The rest of US 1911 are waaaay expensive and out of reach for most ppl.
The Norinco is strong and affordable. Any gun lover would get it in 1 second. But our government says no. But or govt say yes to export our jobs and industries. So, who is to blame??? Hint: Demoplican/Republicrat.
buying a norinco gun has pretty much nothing to do with supporting the chinese economy. the import ban has been in place for quite a while now and anything that you buy is something that has already been imported into the US, and norinco has seen the money from that purchase long ago.
Just curious, what phone do you use? What computer are you using? What car do you drive? What paper do you write on? Do you ever go to McDonalds?
Why should you treat a Chinese firearm differently than any other thing made in China? You realize that "made in USA" could mean "assembled in USA?" The raw materials still come from China even if it says made in USA.
Also, if the Chinese can make a quality 1911 at a low price, you don't think that's a shame on OUR side?
@shurnee obviously 18 didn't see the movie 2012 yet for what ever reason they have above. And for what its worth, I'l get a lecture on economic sex and drinking to now. Sorry you can hurt me anymore than you already have.
@shurnee oh right and the U.S money sucking vamp does what to help the world? nothing at all. U.S of A just consume and consume and consume just like a leech. while the other countries try to cope with your loved nation damn hunger for oil, manufactured products. What does U.S export? i say what your loved nation do export. Ignorance, exceptionism and inflated ego
@shurnee I can say this much, if you think that buying a use Norinco is hurting your economy you should take a look at where parts are being outsourced from. I bet you most gun parts are made from foreign steel.
@shurnee I am fr 1 of d former "Asian Tiger Economies" until d dragon kicked us back in2 d cave. Copyright violations aside, d usual trading n currency manipulation accusation is an anti-Chinese propaganda. D US refused 2 sell anything d chinese wanted, except mostly recyclable rubbish n d US treasury investigation cleared d Chinese of currency speculation. All ths facts r from American media, u can't stop d world fr growing. We realised it n we moved 4ward. Will d US realised it n do the same?
@lexmark136 Sure, rub it in! I'd love to be able to buy an M14 clone that cheap. On the other hand, we in the USA can still get inexpensive Chinese-made pump shotguns.
I had a good deal for one of these not to long ago, but I waited just a few hours to long and it was gone. It was about $200. My take on Norinco quality is, fit and finish is not that great, but everything I have used of theirs seems to work fine, and the prices are low. So in general, if you want a good working weapon but do not care about the apperence, Norinco is just fine.
In Canada, you can get this brand new no problem!
ludicer 14 hours ago
hey brother, thanks for the great vid.............wanted a norinco for about ten or more years now..........finally found one that was "untouched", and it shoots very well.
check out my vids.......the gun may be rough on the outside, but shoots like a champ.
signman1937 1 week ago
Nice and unbiased. Great vid.
alajeff 4 weeks ago
Newt Gingrich states on his homepage that he will end the import ban!
See for yourselves, and then spread the word.
kampuskop 1 month ago
Lol @6:40
I guess the Feds did not want competition XD
8TheManWithNoName8 1 month ago
thank you for the presentation, been looking for one for sometime but unable to, im from northwest florida:) thanks a million! 101's
voz39zam 2 months ago
since it is chines is it made with slave labor?
kirbyfan600 2 months ago
I used to have one of these before they banned anything bigger than 9mm in Australia and it was a great little gun. I worked for the Aussie importer so I got it super cheap and replaced most of the internals with Ed Brown and other aftermarket components. I had to hand it in 10 years ago and I still miss her a lot.
BuckshotAustralia 2 months ago
we have a brazilian 1911 model too. The Imbel.
lapettyted 2 months ago
Whats your favorite 1911 that you own Sootch?
NovaScotiaNewfie 3 months ago
Ha FBI creates a false story about Norinco selling rocket launchers to kindergarten kids , and KAZAAM no more norinco in the US . I love the hypocricy .
peterm3964 3 months ago
@peterm3964 Meanwhile, the ATF sells American guns to Mexican drug cartels.
bf2lover42 2 months ago 3
its made with red chinese slave labor. i dont care how well its made i wont touch the damn thing
choopdewoot 5 months ago
@choopdewoot fuck you moron
tillaylomo 5 months ago 5
@choopdewoot really, slave labor, not companies that employ people? I get a kick out of the Chinese antis, its too bad, Not that I care. Good guns a great prices, half of what we own comes from china...and thats where all the north American manufacturing jobs went for products we use.1.7 billion people, all of em slaves building stuff for us....Very nice of em....
SteviePeeOutDoorLife 4 months ago
I think this is like the third time i have watched this video but can't you just get a Canadian possession and acquisition license and buy one in Canada and bring it back to America?
BALJIT147 6 months ago
@BALJIT147 in canada today, you will see less and less norinco firearms available in the market. Apparently they don't want good quality foreign products import into canada. just like cars. Thanks to canadian govn't
tillaylomo 5 months ago
@tillaylomo I just bought a brand new norinco 1911 as I live in Canada
BALJIT147 4 months ago 2
@BALJIT147 nope, it still has to be registered in Canada, which you cant do with out a Canadian license which you cant get,Then you need to register it at the border,with ATF i think, then they take it away, This import ban is silly but, there are no loopholes as far as I know.Pretty sure Canadian are not allowed to take em across for matches.Not positive on that. I just came up in a chat last week.
SteviePeeOutDoorLife 4 months ago
I saw one of these last time I was at the gun store next to some Para Ordinances, Kimbers and Sig GSRs, and I thought it was an airsoft gun seeing it's $500 price and slightly tarnished finish..
Crim15 6 months ago
all those people say made in china product are crap. shut the fuck up. you get what you pay for. you buy cheap stuff made in china you get cheap quality. you buy good quality made in china you get good stuff.
1911 norinco are solid.
myfunkychannel 6 months ago 21
@myfunkychannel agreed, my norinco sks has never choked on me.
nunvikingsofthesea 2 months ago
I have a norinco 1911A1 and a para ordinance 1911 limited both are 45acp but the para ordinance is having serious problem of double feeding and jamming.
tillaylomo 6 months ago
in canada, a person will take about 2 months to get a gun license from the day he/she starts the safety course followed by background check which takes more than a month. And every canadian will only purchase firearms thru the canadian dealers. The price will be 10 to 20% more expensive than US before taxes. All handguns magazines can only hold 10 rounds.
tillaylomo 6 months ago
This was the sweetest 45 I had ever owned. Wish I still had it. It actually out performed my Colt. I got mine in a straight across trade for a Taurus PT 24/7 Pro (junk). It had skeletonized trigger/hammer, match trigger job (about 2 pounds), match barrel, custom safety and the craziest guide rod/spring set up I've ever seen (Drove the gun straight back). I took steel plates at 50 yards all day long and never had so much as a hiccup. It was awesome.
bigdogbuc 6 months ago
It seems nice & all, but right now, with the way our economy is, I would buy a Springfield 1911 to put money back into the system. (No offense)
FaustTeufel 6 months ago
@FaustTeufel You mean putting money into Brazil? Springfield 1911's are made in Brazil.
esh325 6 months ago
Thanks for the review. As always very informative. Your CZ 75 review made my mind up on that pistol and this review has done the same for this one, I've been looking at one for a while so it's time to buy. By the way the Norinco M14 is awesome, @ $450 CDN beats the $2000+ springfield any day. Its a real shame that the ATF wont let them down there.
maximcan69 7 months ago
until today I thought your user name was Scotch00 haha
FuriousPixel 7 months ago
good reviews, I sold my old NP29(9mm) to my friend last year, now its hard to find another one in Canada as well, really good 1911 for that price, really like someone could do a good reviews for someone called "cheap crap gun"
7839199 7 months ago
@7839199 hey try marstar they have em, not sure if they are in stock though
BALJIT147 7 months ago
@BALJIT147 marstar sold out since last summer, ordering from SFRC ETA Aug
7839199 7 months ago
@7839199 since last summer? wow
BALJIT147 7 months ago
I live in Canada. I was looking at this pistol in a local gunshop and was not sure if I sure get it. After seeing your review I am convinced it is a good pistol. Thanks for the great video. Cheers!
lenovoR62 7 months ago
I hope you get your facts straight. Collet bushings were not only used in series '70 pistols (Gold Cup National Match), but were also used in Mark IV Series '80 pistols.
kbd26 8 months ago
I am a chinese and live in china now!
I climb over GFW to see you strut a chinese production which i can't touch all my life!
God D**M IT !
gascanbad 8 months ago
I remember when the ATF done a bust coming in thru New York and down to Ga. when they down the seize.If its the same one then all the guns were semi-auto and the US importer walked.Might not be the one you are refering to.
profsat5 8 months ago
17 guys don't know how amazing 1911 norc are!!!
mariorossiexcite 8 months ago
Nice review - I feel more fortunate to be Canadian (just ordered a 1911 sport for $350) but the only thing I'd disagree with is with them becoming a "collectors item" :)
alphavortex1 8 months ago
@alphavortex1 In the USA it is, because they are no longer imported.
esh325 8 months ago
people bitch your supporting china but everytime you go to walmart your doing the same shit.
0123master0123 8 months ago
man you look really cool with a beard
TacticoolOperator 8 months ago
Good gun , but when it comes to 1911's I can only buy and shoot American .
Again , good gun and good review,
Thanks
rcruz003 8 months ago
Good little review, subscribed.
redmudpei 9 months ago
I like the end of the video with the flyer. Stinkin' ghost flyers ooOOOOooooOOOOoo. HAHAHA.
dedzone 9 months ago
Hey Sootch. I am thinking about buying a Norinco 1911 .45 ACP.
I live in Sweden and have no problem buying a brand new one - no import issues here.
I want it for "recreational shooting" only, with no intention to actually do any competative shooting with it. (For that I use my .22 feinwerk bau and CZ75B 9 mm.)
I have read much info about the Norinco saying: "if you buy a Norinco, you'll need to spend lots of money modding it, to make it any good".
Would you agree on this?
MrSatanica 9 months ago
"Jealous of... Canuckistanis"
As an American living in Canada, I can tell you that the opportunity of having a super-well made M14s Clone (for $350!) is wholly overshadowed by the 5 Round Centre-fire Magazine cap, the 10 Round Handgun cap, essentially no CCW, a HUGE list of Prohibited Firearms (Including, but not limited to the AK family and numerous military arms) and a failing Long Gun Registry Program that's wasted +$150 Mil!
God Bess America! (Oh, at least the Health Care is "free"/amazing)
ALAPINO 10 months ago
There should be a global American appreciation day.
Your welcome for John Browning,
Your welcome for the Internet,
Your welcome for the Television,
Your welcome for the Airplane,
Your welcome for the Atom Bomb,
Your welcome for Bill and Mac Mcdonald.
Well, i could go on and on...
2142Unknown 10 months ago
I want a Chinese gun...I am Chinese and can't own them over here...sigh
edwardtang1977 10 months ago
Hey Sootch00, my 1911 wants to nosedive with a full mag. Who do you think makes the best mags for 1911 for use with JHP?
dadfotwo 10 months ago
Hey Sootch00, my 1911 wants to nosedive with a full mag. Who do you think makes the best mags for 1911 for use with JHP?
dadfotwo 10 months ago
..I'm sure these Norincos work Ok, but for $779.00 you can get a Springfield 1911 Range Officer with a match grade barrel, slide and bushing. It also has a milled slide and adjustable target sights. Seems like a much better value for a few bucks more.
vachief 10 months ago
@vachief Norincos go for cheaper then that I think.
esh325 10 months ago
@esh325 ...Yeah....I think there about $500..... a better deal would be the 1911s coming out of Rock Island Armory....less than $400. at Buds Guns. The nice thing about the more expensive guns is the ammo they will feed as well as accuracy. It all depends on how much money you want to spend. I bought a Springfield and I'm hitting an 8" paper plate @ 25 yards fairly consistantly. :)
vachief 10 months ago
@vachief I never really got into match grade 1911's because I always thought regular 1911's are accurate enough.
esh325 10 months ago
@esh325 ..My shooting buddy builds 1911 race guns, I was going by his recommendation for that kind of money. Why don't you try out a few, at one of those gun shops that also has a range...they charge about 15 bucks to rent the gun. I like the 5" Gov't Model, the easy recoil gets you back on target quick, the 3" 1911s make a good carry gun but are more difficult to shoot well. It all depends on what your looking for.
vachief 10 months ago
Good review! I own a norinco 1911, the two-tone silver and black model. comes standard with ambi safety, extended mag release, slide release, beaver tail grip, synchronized hammer and trigger. for only $400 CAD.
111dogon555 10 months ago
that is one ugly beaver tail
theinfedel 11 months ago
i got this norinco 1911 police model...actually its my first gun given to by my dad as a christmas gift..i dont want o brag about this but when im firing this at the range old men with colts, sig etc got envy with this 1911...i got some modifications in my gun to..so now it actually look better and shot much better..heheheh..
RN10MD15 11 months ago
i have an IAC m97 (winchest model 1897) trench gun replica i think IAC is who norinco imports through now but they just outlawed my shotgun for importing cause it serves no sporting purpose
frodo70444 11 months ago
itll be funny shooting this gun at the chinese when they invade lol
gunmum123 11 months ago
but its a COMMIE GUN
luis545x39 11 months ago
@luis545x39 commie or not if it works it works
frodo70444 11 months ago
Excellent review. I just bought one of these (I'm Canadian) at the local gun shop. I'm waiting for my firearms license to come in the mail so I can pick it up. You're review really reinforced my views on this pistol. Once again, great work.
FrankieC63 11 months ago
2:24 that's a great imitation of this blind guy who shoots at the range near me.
WesSeid 1 year ago
the new norcs that were getting up here in Canada are really GREAT quality compared to allot of the older models you guys have kicking around.
dudley2112 1 year ago
lol Sootch this is the firstime I've seen you add in those retakes that was funny man. Hey jpt2288 from Iraq HHHOOOAAAHHHH
jptt2288 1 year ago
Neat vid . Was that Pachmeyer arched mainspring housing hard to come by?? If you have any x-tras,Holler!!
oldmanr101 1 year ago
I thought this video was about the pistol, not politics. I come here to get away from politics, so PM each other to death, just not here.
IamaRifle 1 year ago
Don, where do you keep finding these little gems? Maybe I've just been living under a rock, considering my location. LOL Great review Brother!!! Keep 'em coming!!! GOD Bless.
SergeantZippo 1 year ago
just curious, do you have a ffl? Iam considering it for hobby/friends/family/word of mouth business perhaps, and am just trying to decide if it would be a worthwhile investment. I like guns lol! is probably why i enjoy you reviews so much. still lookin forward to the cetme review. keep em comin.
jwgbmp40 1 year ago
I see that the Norinco doesn't have the colt 1991 style Firing pin safety, this could cause the gun to fire if it is dropped barrel first from greater than shoulder height, this isn't very likely, but it could happen. I'm a 1911 fan too, but I like the Taurus. Thanks Sootch keep up the good work.
SrgGoofy 1 year ago
Thank GOD! If I ever go to Canada to visit, I won't feel guilty bringing a gun after filling out all the paperwork of course, as I unlike some Americans respect other country's laws and customs. I'm glad you still have your rights intact.
libertyeagle777 1 year ago
I see you mention Prawn parts in the gun 4:45. Those Prawn grips won't work with my DNA, sorry. Seriously, nice camera work, Your the man. Best 1911 field, minus the field, strip. Like your W impressions. I'll vote for ya.
hangemhigh2000 1 year ago
And you're from CANADA???
libertyeagle777 1 year ago
@libertyeagle777 Born and raised a canadian, hell we can even own fully automatic firearms if you can get the licence.
rempli 1 year ago
Don't waist your money on cheap hand guns. $400 will get you a good used Glock, XD, Sig, etc.
roughcutone2 1 year ago
if you cant find a Norinco ( or dont want to because of the whole Chinese made issue) Rock Island Armory 1911s are fantastic, Remington makes an affordable one now, And the Taurus 1911 is a pretty good gun to. food for thought
MrColoradowilderness 1 year ago
@MrColoradowilderness the taurus is actually very very good quality against what others say..i have had only a few miss feeds mostly do to cold weather shooting in fairbanks -42...i would highly recommend the pt-1911
18bravoak 1 year ago
I have a norinco 45 acp that I bought several years before the ban. I have put a thousand or so rounds through it and it has never let me down. Sootch as always, another fine review.
Rogerthat5x5 1 year ago
May be a great gun but still china. Buy USA guys !!!
edadmartin 1 year ago
i really hesitate at these fire arms..yes we can get all norinco products here where i live...including the A.R..if u say these r good products..then mybe i should get on..the A.R. i want i is about 800 bucks...compaired to other us made products..witch cost 1500-2500 bucks...yeah..but what am i getting..a pice of crap..or what..
blackquiver 1 year ago
I have owned a Norinco 45acp for 15 years. I added a compensator.
A few more little tricks. I have a value priced 45 that i would put up
against my Colt 45 any day.
jblcva 1 year ago
do u have a norinco A.R...if u do can u make a vid of it..
blackquiver 1 year ago
@blackquiver No, but i do have a MAK90 That is made in China.
jblcva 1 year ago
Sootch00, as always, I appreciate the excellent review, especially the break down sequence that you show.
That's a nice pistol and I would definitely consider purchasing one.
Thank you.
Keep the reviews coming.
MrSirPhase3 1 year ago
i also owned a Norinco 1911 and it shoots accurately and highly reliable, after i've customized it, i used it in one of the IPSC practical shooting competition under the single stack category, i managed to get an award, 2nd runner-up... not bad for a inexpensive gun.
1911max 1 year ago 10
What is that weird hair in your face?!
Tjita1 1 year ago
I have never heard of an Norinco before. They look pretty cool.
sailingmanuel 1 year ago
but can you own semi automatic PISTOLS?
libertyeagle777 1 year ago
@libertyeagle777 Yep I own 6 semis and 4 revolvers.
rempli 1 year ago
Huh? well people keep talking about some kind of gun ban in Canada, I guess they must be wrong, well that's cool, I am glad to see that your government isn't abusing you as I thought. Also I didn't know you were Canadian, COOL! a lot of good sci fi movies are produced in association with your film industry.
libertyeagle777 1 year ago
Cool!
numba1stunna4269 1 year ago
don't be too jealous, the Canadian people can't own semiautomatic firearms anymore, they're government has turned to the "dark side". and become tyrannical, much as the US government has with the 1994 brady bill and will try again.
libertyeagle777 1 year ago
@libertyeagle777 Ya we can own semi auto rifles, I own a m4 vz 58 and a m1 garand.
rempli 1 year ago
don't be too jealous, the Canadian people can't own semiautomatic firearms anymore, they're government has turned to the "dark side". and become tyrannical, much as the US government has and will try again.
libertyeagle777 1 year ago
Check out gunbroker lots of guns, GREAT deals!
libertyeagle777 1 year ago
Fired one of these in the 9 mil version resently
OLDCANNONBALL34 1 year ago
That Norinco 1911 is a beaut! With strong steel and reliability, what more could u ask for in a gun?
US gun manufacturers have lots of QC issues. Colt are not reliable, Remington is cheapening out, Springfield is getting their guns made overseas.
I sure wish we could get more Norincos. Real gun collectors, shooters know a good gun when they see one.
pccchurch 1 year ago
Norinco ROCKS!
U cannot deny it. A good product is a good product!
They make great AK-47 (Polytech, Norinco), M14, Remington 870 shotguns, Trench Shotguns.
They are strong steel. Stronger than US steel and Brazil Steel.
Just like the Japanese make great reliable cars.
Chinese miltary make great reliable small arms.
Sootch has great taste in great guns.
Before you lay hate on our Chinese Rulers (own USA Treasury) BLAME OUR POLITICIANS (Dems and Repubs) that EXPORTED OUR JOBS.
pccchurch 1 year ago
Hey I think your videos are great and was just wondering if you had any sort of holster system for the walther p22 again great videos and keep making them p.s. Could you tell what you do for a living.
TheExtremeJess 1 year ago
they are a great firearm, alot of competive shooters here use them, out shoot a majority of way more expensive 1911, but they cost $660 here, mind u thou the rest of the 1911, (para-ord etc) sell for over $2100 here, aussie dollar is worth more than the US dollar too! great reveiw sootch best wishes and take care
TheDishD 1 year ago
get a Springfield for the same price
machinegunmana 1 year ago
Would you do one on the Rock Island 1911 Tactical? I've read good things.
captmoa 1 year ago
Nice vid Sootch, AS ALWAYS!! I love your quick, bare bones, all pertinent facts present reviews, I DO LIKE long winded table-tops(heck, I know I get a little *COUGH* long-winded myself!), but your half shoot/half review techniques keeps it fresh! I was wondering if you remember the brand/style/type of beavertail safety, I really like it's look , especially with that ARCHED(I actually prefer this over the flat mainspring housing, keep up the vids! Armscor is the new hi-value, quality 1911!!!
reeseman67 1 year ago
Great review brother. I hate it when people get on here and start ranting about politics with China, When probably 99% of them are on a computer with Chinese parts lol. Thanks for all you do. Oh btw... When you get a minute, will you check out my garden vlog on my channel and tell me what you think. Your opinion means a lot.
Glockoma441FA 1 year ago
@Glockoma441FA
I wish I could get a well made US product but most are waaay overpriced or just suk.
I had a light socket platform that just broke when I unscrewed a light bulb. I thought it was made in China but it says Made in USA!
Remember the 80s when everyone in Detroit hated Jap cars and killed some orientals to show how patriotic they were? Well 80s US cars were really crappy quality. Remember Robocop and how they made fun of US cars and products??? Do u know why? Cuz it's true.
pccchurch 1 year ago
Why are all the xenophobic, economic isolationists, anti-trade, economic illiterates overrepresented among gun owners? Don't they know that free trade is synonymous with capitalism?
Antitheist98 1 year ago
Hey brother, you did a great job of reviewing the gun. Interesting info. There are people who may not like the gun, but you did a great job of showing the details of the weapon. Amazing that the 1911 design is 100 years old and still growing strong - good old American ingenuity.
PatriotPrepper 1 year ago
I think I paid $300 for mine about 15 years ago. It now has only two original parts. But was/is a good platform to improve on. Much like the 1911's of old pretty reliable with ball ammo. But Match gun it isn't.
rjander3 1 year ago
spend the extra money and go with a good quality American made gun, that´s good for the economy
Downhillsuicide95 1 year ago
I will never buy a Chinese made weapon.
Apart from their dependency on human rights violations and illegal trade practices in order to make money, the fact they are one of if not the biggest suppliers of weapons to terrorist organizations such as Al-Qeida makes it worth it (in my opinion) to pay extra for an American made weapon.
hierate 1 year ago
gun pr0n :D
psychoclown420 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing the history along with showing the gun off. Definitely appreciate the background stories!
I think I'd rather get a modern Polymer .45 though if I opted for a larger caliber gun.
AllfatherGuideUs 1 year ago
Nice review i enjoyed it the .45 1911 was always my favroite! I own a colt .45 1911.
mrcaymanislands1 1 year ago
love mine, saved my ass during a home invasion six on one....2 shot 6 in prison
bravo2pnx1 1 year ago
Speaking of cheap 1911s, any thoughts on Rock Island pistols? Nice goatee by the way.
blackbear102 1 year ago
Marstar.ca in Canada also has them for $300 - $350 I think. Marstar has the M4 also.but remember we are limited to 10 rounds for pistols Don, and 5 rounds for semi auto rifles.
NovaScotiaNewfie 1 year ago
Norincos are cheap but the finish and craftmanship on them is also cheap.good guns to build up as a custom gun. shot many of them but i dont like em.but the Norinco M14 on the otherhand are good!but i dont support china so im not going to buy a M14 :/
EURuger 1 year ago
sootch looks like a generic 'Bad Cop' with a goatee, like he'd rather shoot u than arrest u lol
minicrop 1 year ago
this 1911 is not good
johnnyrhodes1 1 year ago
great vid!
lisolangka 1 year ago
I had one. olive green with the small sights. Very good gun.
Had to go for a other gun..
robin6512 1 year ago
I didn't know the US was able to get Norincos in now.
smartbomb33 1 year ago
Love your videos but there is no way i would own a gun from a company that tried to help cause violence and crime in the streets of America. Norinco can kiss my you know what....no reflection on my respect for you thought sootch but i don't want one and will never own one.
bigdollars99 1 year ago
wow i just have a norinco and i was really hoping tht either scootch00 or hickock45 would do a review on Norinco 1911..
kimo90 1 year ago
I dig the BLOOPER part!! Funny stuff.
Great vid. Interesting. I always heard and thought Norinco was junk. Good to hear not alway so.
JWTraynham1 1 year ago
Interesting background on the company and their weapons.
AND it's banned in the U.S.
That means i have to have it now
unlitdarkness6 1 year ago
this gun actually looks pretty amazing!
unlitdarkness6 1 year ago
A Chinese product increasing in value? Interesting concept. Sootch, I respect you, but I think it would lend to your credibility to focus on American products. I think China has enough of our money :{
StarStryder1 1 year ago
Why does everyone freak out about hair?
orbitofdoom16 1 year ago
I love the 1911 and to see a slug in a tree like that was amazing! Good shooting!
ashepp7 1 year ago
freaking Clinton, what an asshole
BigSean1992 1 year ago
I love me some 1911, not my type of 1911 but some people seem to like Norinco
TNPviewer 1 year ago
so you canadian? lol nope. never mind, i love norinco i bought a .22 pisto for 175 bucks
MrCanadianGunner 1 year ago
so you canadian?
MrCanadianGunner 1 year ago
I think a good amount of those Norinco full-auto's and other weapon reached CA. The gangs way out gun the law enforcement here.
nelsonboy707 1 year ago
@nelsonboy707 please those are lies of fully auto califonia lied to us and now we trying to kick them out of pwer and get our gun rights back
theomen10101 1 year ago
@theomen10101 Yeah it's probably just anti gun propaganda. CA does have a serious gang and homicide problem though.
nelsonboy707 1 year ago
Don,,, you should make a bloopers and out takes video!!! HILARIOUS!!!! great review!!! :0D ...
SpeedyPalomino 1 year ago
I'm diggin the beard Sootch, what a stud.
Good vid as always.
GadgetsNGear 1 year ago
The norinco M14 is OK. Rough around the edges, but will build out to a very good gun.
BBQofDOOM 1 year ago
Sootch:
Have you tried the Chip McCormick Magizine ? They are good Mags and also good to use in low lost 1911's like Rock Island.
Captb55806 1 year ago
At one time China did make good products because they use to buy their mental and wood from the United States before they became a Communist Country.
If you find any products that say " Made in National China " Its worth money because that was before it became Red China. I have a old knife that says made in National China.
Captb55806 1 year ago
Good review of this handgun. I do however hope that they never lift the ban on Norinco products. The Chinese are not our allies, our friends or even decent trading partners. I look foward to the day that more bans are slapped on their products.
shurnee 1 year ago
@shurnee why you support that gun control
theomen10101 1 year ago
@theomen10101 I'm a huge gun rights supporter and I have many many firearms. I don't consider a ban on Chinese firearms as gun control. It's a ban on a country or company that has tried to harm this nation. It would be different if they were putting out a product that couldn't be replaced with another domestic or imported firearm. There are no doubt dozens of M1911 manufactures here and abroad. The same can be said for AK's. We lose nothing by banning the Chinese weapons.
shurnee 1 year ago
@theomen10101 As I said earlier. The Chinese are not our friends. Their trading practices, copyright violations and currency manipulations are hurting this nation and I see no need to support a country that harms the US. I know, I know. We do much of this to ourselves everytime we walk into Walmart.
I do what I can. I buy a couple of guns per year (every year) but I will never support the Chinese firearms industry. The Norinco M1911 may be a fine gun but it will never be in my safe.
shurnee 1 year ago 16
@shurnee you are supporting China more than you think, buddy. I say swallow your pride and carry on.
FatasMe 1 year ago
@FatasMe I say support your own country and do your best not to put dollars in the pockets of your enemies. I know it's a quaint notion in today's America for someone to actually try to support American jobs.
Tedkennedysswimcoach 1 year ago
@shurnee What you're doing is throwing sand on a beach. Seeing how they don't import them anymore, buying a Norinco 1911 on the used market in no way supports or harms the Chinese firearms industry.
esh325 1 year ago
@shurnee I agree, there are plenty of low cost 1911 options out there. I don't need to buy a chicom 1911. The The Rock Island 1911s are made in the Philippines and I don't have a problem with those at all and they run for less then 500. Para makes one for about 575 and they are located in Pineville NC.
dphitch 1 year ago
@dphitch
I was going to get a Para until I read about their weak finishes--just start flaking off by itself.
I thought about a Springfield Armory but u know they are all made in Brazil.
The rest of US 1911 are waaaay expensive and out of reach for most ppl.
The Norinco is strong and affordable. Any gun lover would get it in 1 second. But our government says no. But or govt say yes to export our jobs and industries. So, who is to blame??? Hint: Demoplican/Republicrat.
pccchurch 1 year ago
@shurnee
buying a norinco gun has pretty much nothing to do with supporting the chinese economy. the import ban has been in place for quite a while now and anything that you buy is something that has already been imported into the US, and norinco has seen the money from that purchase long ago.
zxcven 1 year ago 40
@zxcven
Still can get all Norinco products in Canada still.
josh1303 5 months ago
@shurnee
Just curious, what phone do you use? What computer are you using? What car do you drive? What paper do you write on? Do you ever go to McDonalds?
Why should you treat a Chinese firearm differently than any other thing made in China? You realize that "made in USA" could mean "assembled in USA?" The raw materials still come from China even if it says made in USA.
Also, if the Chinese can make a quality 1911 at a low price, you don't think that's a shame on OUR side?
sarsattacks 1 year ago
@shurnee Norincos are widely available here in Soviet Canuckistan, but I will never buy one for the same reasons you have stated.
MisterBorg9 1 year ago
@shurnee obviously 18 didn't see the movie 2012 yet for what ever reason they have above. And for what its worth, I'l get a lecture on economic sex and drinking to now. Sorry you can hurt me anymore than you already have.
hangemhigh2000 1 year ago
@shurnee oh right and the U.S money sucking vamp does what to help the world? nothing at all. U.S of A just consume and consume and consume just like a leech. while the other countries try to cope with your loved nation damn hunger for oil, manufactured products. What does U.S export? i say what your loved nation do export. Ignorance, exceptionism and inflated ego
3X0N 1 year ago
@shurnee LOL, that makes you stupid, listen to zxcven. You ignorant cunt.
nunvikingsofthesea 11 months ago
@shurnee I can say this much, if you think that buying a use Norinco is hurting your economy you should take a look at where parts are being outsourced from. I bet you most gun parts are made from foreign steel.
FrankieC63 11 months ago
@shurnee I am fr 1 of d former "Asian Tiger Economies" until d dragon kicked us back in2 d cave. Copyright violations aside, d usual trading n currency manipulation accusation is an anti-Chinese propaganda. D US refused 2 sell anything d chinese wanted, except mostly recyclable rubbish n d US treasury investigation cleared d Chinese of currency speculation. All ths facts r from American media, u can't stop d world fr growing. We realised it n we moved 4ward. Will d US realised it n do the same?
yclowa 10 months ago
something about that gun don't look right, cain't put my finger on it but its something
machinegun911 1 year ago
@machinegun911 the barrel looks pretty thin.
mcmelonmaster 1 year ago
@machinegun911 could be the drop in beavertail. it doesn't look right.
jrfailma 1 year ago
very informative and love the out takes lol
vanhalen5150jhs 1 year ago
Chinese clone... no thanks.
AndrewTannerCA 1 year ago
One thing us canadians have over you guys.. we can still import norinco's, $400 m14's and 1911's haha.
lexmark136 1 year ago
@lexmark136 Sure, rub it in! I'd love to be able to buy an M14 clone that cheap. On the other hand, we in the USA can still get inexpensive Chinese-made pump shotguns.
dumbbo1 1 year ago
I had a good deal for one of these not to long ago, but I waited just a few hours to long and it was gone. It was about $200. My take on Norinco quality is, fit and finish is not that great, but everything I have used of theirs seems to work fine, and the prices are low. So in general, if you want a good working weapon but do not care about the apperence, Norinco is just fine.
Jesses001 1 year ago
thats a cannon!
primetimebeatz 1 year ago