Hey Group,

I've really enjoyed reading through all of these posts. My grandfather, then my father, had a Remington .45. My father told me stories about it, and I've wanted to have one since I was a child. I'm going for my gun license this weekend, then hopefully I'll be picking up a Norinco 1911a from Marstar in Canada. I've wondering about their customer service. Are they good folks to do business with? Should I consider buying from another outfit?

Does anyone know where I can buy reloaded .45 ammunition in the Vancouver area?

Cheers

Charles

Marstar is good and I have know they do their best on service though I have to tell you Norincos are built like tanks so I would not worry to much about after sale service.

Depends where you live. Armco - owned by Gunnar in Pr. George, B.C.: http://www.armco-guns.com sells them after he does a trigger job and does a few other things to them. They cost about $100 more but you will pay that much or more to have a trigger job done so his deal is pretty good.

Lever Arms in Vancouver http://www.leverarms.com also sells the guns and they come with two mags as opposed to one from Marstar.

I have heard Marstar gets to you on the shipping a bit but have had no personal experience.


Stay Safe

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" Back when we audited the FBI academy in 1947, I was told that I ought not to use my pistol in their training program because it was not fair. Maybe the first thing one should demand of his sidearm is that it be unfair."
- LtCol. Jeff Cooper as quoted in Guns & Ammo magazine, January 2002

Hi Robert,

Thanks for the reply. I'm thinking about going with Gunnar in Pr. George. Do you know what would be involved in having the gun shipped to the Vancouver area?

What exactly is involved in a trigger job.

all the best

Charles

Hi first thing tell Gunnar you were talking to Bob from Terrace. May help with the next order from that pirate. LOL

Once you buy the gun and the transfer goes through you let Gunnar know the transfer number and he will apply for a ATF and he will mail you the gun. Really not much to it.

As far as the trigger job is concerned he smooths out the hammer sear, gets the pull set for what you want 4 - 5 lbs is about right IMHO. Cleans up burrs on the trigger bow and just makes the gun's trigger pull much more smoother.

Once you get a couple of hundred rounds down range, you might want to have Dlask in Vancouver install Heinie sights for you. I prefer them over the NOvaks but to each his own. Dean did the work on my A1 and did a great job. I know Dlask prefers it if you get the sights and he will install them. He also makes sights so you might want to see if you like his. Dlask knows the 1911 and certainly not as well known as some American 'smiths his work is on par with any of them and better than some. He has quite a following in Europe I understand.

Trust this helps,

Stay Safe,

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" Back when we audited the FBI academy in 1947, I was told that I ought not to use my pistol in their training program because it was not fair. Maybe the first thing one should demand of his sidearm is that it be unfair."
- LtCol. Jeff Cooper as quoted in Guns & Ammo magazine, January 2002

I've had good fortune with Marstar/Norinco purchases. Their shipping prices have gone down since the regulations now allow restricted firearms to be shipped via Canada Post (w/signature) rather than Loomis/DHL. Also, if there is anything wrong at all, they will make it right. Having said that, I also hear very good things about Gunnar in Prince George and the trigger job he does is worth considering if you want to compete (I just plink).

As for reloaded ammo in .45ACP:

Custom Reloading Service, Maple Ridge, B.C. (604) 463-2484, fax 466-5635, email: jpar@shaw.ca

I have bought from Custom Reloading Service and his reloads are very good. Reload my own now.

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" Back when we audited the FBI academy in 1947, I was told that I ought not to use my pistol in their training program because it was not fair. Maybe the first thing one should demand of his sidearm is that it be unfair."
- LtCol. Jeff Cooper as quoted in Guns & Ammo magazine, January 2002

That's one thing that you guys up there are lucky for. I've wanted an Norinco M-14 for years, along with a 1911.

I'll trade you our ability to get Norincos for your 2nd Amendment. Heck I'll even throw in Bill C 68! LOL

The NP 29 1911 in 9MM is a great shooter as well. Does everything my Trojan will do for $1,000 Cdn. less.

I suspect the two Canucks above might do the same.

Stay Safe

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" Back when we audited the FBI academy in 1947, I was told that I ought not to use my pistol in their training program because it was not fair. Maybe the first thing one should demand of his sidearm is that it be unfair."
- LtCol. Jeff Cooper as quoted in Guns & Ammo magazine, January 2002

Thanks for all the replies. You folks are helping to take the mystery out of buying a .45. I'm wondering how to keep the gun in top notch shape, how to take it apart, clean it and oil it. Should I look for an instructional video?

Is there any gun oils that are recommended?

Charles

Easy to follow disassembly instructions can be found on Marstars site. Any good gun oil works, lightly on the rails, clean often, shoot more.

Stay Safe,

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" Back when we audited the FBI academy in 1947, I was told that I ought not to use my pistol in their training program because it was not fair. Maybe the first thing one should demand of his sidearm is that it be unfair."
- LtCol. Jeff Cooper as quoted in Guns & Ammo magazine, January 2002