Norinco M-1911A1C
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 127 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.09 kg
- Introduced
- Not recorded
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Norinco M-1911A1C is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP, manufactured by Norinco. This Chinese-manufactured firearm reflects the engineering traditions and quality standards of its country of origin, designed to meet the demands of both civilian and professional users in a competitive global marketplace. The single-action trigger provides a crisp, clean break that rewards precise marksmanship, continuing a design tradition that dates back to the original 1911 platform and its many derivatives. The carbon steel frame provides a solid, premium feel with the durability to withstand decades of regular use and thousands of rounds. Notable features include accessory rail, ambidextrous slide stop, textured grip, reversible magazine release, contributing to an ergonomic and functional design suited to its intended applications. This firearm represents its manufacturer's commitment to delivering a well-engineered, reliable product that serves the needs of discerning shooters seeking quality, accuracy, and dependable performance from a proven platform. With over 45 years of firearms manufacturing experience, Norinco brings established expertise in metallurgy, machining, and quality control to every product in their lineup, ensuring each firearm meets the standards expected by today's demanding market of knowledgeable shooters and professionals.
Founded in 1980, Norinco has built a reputation in the firearms industry through consistent innovation and quality, earning the trust of shooters who demand reliability in their chosen defensive and sporting firearms.
Factory finish: stainless.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Norinco
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- China
- Status
- Discontinued
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 127 mm
- Overall length
- 216 mm
- Height
- 140 mm
- Width
- 34 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.09 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Short recoil
- Firing mechanism
- Single action
- Trigger
- Single action
- Trigger pull
- 20.0 N
- Capacity
- 8
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Carbon steel
- Slide
- Stainless steel
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- Stainless
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 260 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 477 J
- Effective range
- 50 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Accessory rail
Ambidextrous slide stop
Textured grip
Reversible magazine release
Stainless steel slide
Standing
How it compares
These figures match a set shared by 335 firearms from 56 makers, which is a default rather than a measurement. They are not compared here, and the record is waiting on a source.
Answers
Questions about the Norinco M-1911A1C
What caliber is the Norinco M-1911A1C?
The Norinco M-1911A1C is chambered in .45 ACP.
Who makes the Norinco M-1911A1C?
The Norinco M-1911A1C is made by Norinco (China).
How does the Norinco M-1911A1C operate?
The Norinco M-1911A1C uses a short recoil action, and its firing mechanism is single action.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
70%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/norinco-m-1911a1c' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "norinco-m-1911a1c", "name": "Norinco M-1911A1C", "manufacturer": { "id": "norinco", "name": "Norinco", "countryCode": "CN", "foundedYear": 1980, "website": "https://en.norincogroup.com.cn", "logoUrl": null, "description": "China North Industries Group Corporation Limited (Norinco), a state-owned enterprise founded in 1980 and headquartered in Beijing. Among the world's largest defense contractors, producing firearms and military equipment.", "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:40", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:45", "version": "5286c8a850a565bc4d9bd2e7a8e4b18084a491b62d93d828ac7de90983853065" }, "category": { "id": "pistol", "name": "Pistol", "description": "Handguns designed to be fired with one or two hands" }, "country_of_origin": "CN", "year_introduced": null, "barrel_length_mm": 127, "weight_empty_g": 1090, "action_type": "short_recoil"}