A few questions

[Tical]

Good one and all, yesterday I handed in my application for my first firearm, so excited!
Any ways I have a couple of questions for anyone who is willing to give some advice. (1911 owners )
I am getting a norinco 1911 .45 and I wanted to find out what would be the best carry ammo that will provided the best performance.

I also wanted to find out if the length of the barrel plays a big part in deciding on the type of ammo, cause my barrel is a 4. 25" and I have read up a bit that having ammo that burn a little faster is the better option for performance .

If so could any body tell what ammo should I use?
Is hydro shock ammo legal and would it work well in my norinco?

Any tips (does and don'ts ) for owning a 1911, things like operating and maintaining!

Also where will be the best place to find mags at a good price both 7, 8 and 10 round mags
+A place where I would be able to call to find out about prices fro reloading equipment

[SSP]

If the Norinco is stock, load it with 230 gr ball.

Buy Chip Mcormick power mags. Don't buy 1911 mags on price.

Keep it very well lubricated, with actual firearm lubricant - Slip2000 for instance.

Replace all the springs as soon as you get it, even if it is new. You need to run an 18lbs recoil spring in a Commander.

As soon as you can take it to a pistolsmith to have the extractor fitted - Rescomp for this.

[Psychosis]

Reloading equipment, you can try a few places:

http://www.shootingstuff.co.za
http://www.safariandoutdoor.co.za/
http://www.davesheer.com/
http://www.huntonline.co.za
http://www.huntersboma.co.za
http://www.nicholasyale.co.za/


The list is actually quite endless... and would depend on what brand of reloading equipment you are looking for

[Tical]

@SSP I believe the gun has had some work done but not 100% sure of everything done to it,
where will I be able to get those chip Mcormick power mags and why that instead of lets says the mags for sale at Rescomp?
I planned to take the gun to Rescomp to have a look at it and replace the springs and bushes.could I also ask why an 18lbs recoil spring? and I thought the gun already has an extractor,

Thanks Psychosis the links are very helpful was not sure where to start with the whole reloading thing

[Proudprado]

Thanks Psychosis the links are very helpful was not sure where to start with the whole reloading thing

Buy the ABCs of Reloading