Chinese Norinco Type 54 AKA "Black Star" Full Custom

Published on June 24, 2025
Duration: 2:42

This video details extensive custom modifications performed on a Norinco Type 54, a clone of the Tokarev pistol. The customization includes aesthetic and functional enhancements such as a modified muzzle brake, skeletonized trigger and hammer, a custom-fitted rail for accessories, a single-stage trigger job, and a Cerakote finish designed to mimic factory nickel plating. The presenter highlights the engineering required for some modifications, like the hammer, and the overall goal of creating a unique and functional firearm.

Quick Summary

The Norinco Type 54, a Tokarev clone, was heavily customized with a modified muzzle brake, skeletonized trigger and hammer, a fitted accessory rail, and a single-stage trigger job. It features an FX Series Silver Cerakote finish that mimics factory nickel plating and reportedly shoots with very manageable recoil, like a .22 caliber firearm.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction: Norinco Type 54 Custom Build
  2. 00:09Norinco Type 54: Tokarev Clone Overview
  3. 00:21Ammunition Performance & Shooting Feel
  4. 00:42Custom Muzzle Brake/Compensator Modification
  5. 00:56Skeletonizing the Trigger
  6. 01:01Installing a Custom Accessory Rail
  7. 01:08Fitting the Lobos Mount
  8. 01:21Skeletonizing the Hammer
  9. 01:38Single Stage Trigger Job Details
  10. 01:49Cerakote Finish: FX Series Silver
  11. 02:09Tuning and Reliability
  12. 02:14Competition Potential & Factory Grips
  13. 02:28Sight Picture and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of modifications were performed on the Norinco Type 54?

The Norinco Type 54 underwent extensive customization, including a modified muzzle brake, skeletonized trigger and hammer, a fitted accessory rail for lights, a single-stage trigger job for a crisp break, and a Cerakote finish designed to resemble factory nickel plating.

What is the performance like for the Norinco Type 54 with custom modifications?

Despite its potential for high velocities (around 1,800 fps with 90-grain projectiles), the customized Norinco Type 54 reportedly shoots very softly, described as feeling like a .22 caliber firearm, indicating manageable recoil.

What is the FX Series Silver Cerakote finish designed to look like?

The FX Series Silver Cerakote finish is specifically applied to mimic the appearance of factory nickel plating on firearms. It provides a look that is close to nickel but with a warmer, more subtle glow.

What challenges are involved in skeletonizing the hammer of a Tokarev-style pistol?

Skeletonizing the hammer on a Tokarev-style pistol requires careful engineering because the hammer typically houses the mainspring. Modifications must ensure the spring is properly retained and the hammer can still reliably strike primers.

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