would you buy a gun made in China?

[ih8ca]

I own several Mak90s and a m-14. They are some of the better guns on the market. The Mak90s receiver is thicker and the m14 has a steel receiver. Another norinico gun that is awesome is the ak hunter. It comes with a milled receiver.

[NIB]

Those Norinco 1911 pistols were pretty well built and highly sought after for customizing.

[WWDHD?]

Maybe I should narrow this down a bit. Those examples are mostly a bit obscure and not that common or more surplus military stuff like the SKS.
I mean how about a Glock 17 clone that is found in any gunshop. Or how about a S&W L-frame revolver. How bout a Remington 870 made in China? The kind of guns that we talk about here all the time, either cloned or from a well know gunmaker that suddenly shipped off their factory to China.

[smle-man]

I own several Mak90s and a m-14. They are some of the better guns on the market. The Mak90s receiver is thicker and the m14 has a steel receiver. Another norinico gun that is awesome is the ak hunter. It comes with a milled receiver.

The M1A has a steel receiver also. I think you meant to say the M14/S has a forged steel receiver. I own one also and it is a good rifle.

[Rekrab]

Maybe I should narrow this down a bit. Those examples are mostly a bit obscure and not that common or more surplus military stuff like the SKS.
I mean how about a Glock 17 clone that is found in any gunshop. Or how about a S&W L-frame revolver. How bout a Remington 870 made in China? The kind of guns that we talk about here all the time, either cloned or from a well know gunmaker that suddenly shipped off their factory to China.

If the quality was the same and the pricing was competitive, yes, of course.

[ghost]

yeah especially if its an ak.

[AJAX22]

China makes everything you could possibly want...

However as a proscribed country we cannot import any guns or ammo (or gunparts) from them.

They make copies of everything... Some of it is actually better than the domestic product.

[NIB]

Maybe I should narrow this down a bit. Those examples are mostly a bit obscure and not that common or more surplus military stuff like the SKS.
I mean how about a Glock 17 clone that is found in any gunshop. Or how about a S&W L-frame revolver. How bout a Remington 870 made in China? The kind of guns that we talk about here all the time, either cloned or from a well know gunmaker that suddenly shipped off their factory to China.

They have made in China 870 clones. As far as a Glock 17 clone, it won't happen simply because Glock has an office in China and is well established with the Chinese law enforcement market and the Government.

Also while there is a market for 1911 clones, there is no market for Glock 17, SIG 226, HK P7 clones. Such clones would be looked down upon by the gun buyers and considered inferior.

Some time ago in one of the HK forums one of the members brought up the idea of making spare parts in China for the P7. The idea was pretty much shot out of the sky by everybody.

Besides, could you imagine dying from lead poisoning by just holding a made in China pistol.

[cudakidd]

OK, responding to what I perceive to be the OT attempted by the poster (I think). The answer is a qualified yes.

For "working" firearms yes, I already have some Chinese stuff.

But for higher quality stuff, I'm a gun snob. I admit it. I collect pre-lock Smiths, Perazzis, etc. So for high end quality stuff, No.

But having said that I have Grade V Browning Shotguns made in Japan. So IF the quality came up to the same high standards as current production firearms I collect, I MIGHT consider it in the future.

[wilit]

I would buy a Norinco M-77B in a heartbeat if we could get them here. Very neat design based on the Lignose Einhand. Only takes one hand to rack the slide.

[CSACANNONEER]

Maybe I should narrow this down a bit. Those examples are mostly a bit obscure and not that common or more surplus military stuff like the SKS.
I mean how about a Glock 17 clone that is found in any gunshop. Or how about a S&W L-frame revolver. How bout a Remington 870 made in China? The kind of guns that we talk about here all the time, either cloned or from a well know gunmaker that suddenly shipped off their factory to China.

The Norico SKS was manufactured for commercial sales. It is not mil surplus! Also, how can you call all the Norico 1911s, 870 clones, etc. "obscure"? Yes, there are already Chinese made 870 clones! A Chinese G17 clone would be hard pressed to compete with the price of S&W's G19 clone that is already on the market. There really isn't a demand for cloned revolvers that Taurus hasn't covered. So, why do you keep asking the same question in a slightly different form even after you've found out that all these "obscure" guns (1911, 870, etc.) are already being cloned or there just isn't a demand for them?

[WWDHD?]

It would take a lot to sell me a Beretta made in China instead of Italy or USA. Not impossible, but very unlikely. I think most of us equate a lot of the quality and craftsmanship of our firearms to where its made, mostly Germany(Austria), USA and Italy. That not to say some good guns haven't been made in other places like spain for example.
Recently in the news Harley-Davidson is threatening to close the Milwaukee factory if the workers don't cut their pay. I doubt H-D is moving to China any time soon, but would the typical H-D Customer still buy one if they did? The shooting community hasn't really had to face this possibility with a major manufacturer.
Who knows, a donation to the right person in office could change any current restrictions on firearm imports from China or anywhere else.

[mrkubota]

I'd take a type 54 (DShK) 12.7mm if they'd make it semi-auto and chambered for .50BMG (or DTC) rather than 12.7x108...

[mastadonn]

If I could get some of these at these prices I would !

http://www.marstar.ca/gf-norinco/index.shtm

Already have a Win 93/97 shotgun, a 1911A1, and a TT33/40 trainer with side mount scope.

[POLICESTATE]

I would buy a Norinco M-77B in a heartbeat if we could get them here. Very neat design based on the Lignose Einhand. Only takes one hand to rack the slide.

That's cool, and it crushes your index finger when it cycles. NEAT!

I can rack the slide on my 1911 one-handed too, GI Plug FTW!