In 1997, I bought a Norinco 1911 from a friend who needed money for rent, he had given it to Clarks Custom for their accuracy job, had Bomar Low Mount target sights installed, it was super accurate and reliable. I put over 15,000 rounds through it with "Zero" malfunctions. I hear they are made from a harder steel than other manufacturers.

Believe it or not my friend I bought it from called me up a few months ago and asked me to sell it back to him, so I did.

Now, I am a 100% revovler guy, the only semi-auto pistol I own is a Ruger .22/45....

I do own two other Norinco products, their .22 Military Training Rifle, looks like a German Mauser. The action is a copy of the CZ 452, it is also extremely accurate and reliable.

A friend gave me a Norinco ADT-22, another copy, this one of a Browning take down .22 auto rifle. Again, another great shooter.

I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Norinco product, for one thing, there are no "Liability" extras included, the triggers on their products are good, not stupidly heavy like the new rifles and pistols you buy today.