Para Ordnance

That's pretty sweet, what is the warranty like on these guns?

 

Looks like this one is similar in size to a Colt Defender but a double stack? What do you think about it verses your Colt?

 

That is what I was curious about. I also have a Colt Gold Cup, best shooting range gun I have ever shot. I use to have a Colt Defender but for it's size and only 6 rounds, it had to go. That is why I was asking about the double stack, loved the size but hated shooting the little thing, so I was hoping it was easier to hold on to.

Oh well, thanks for the info.

 

Hmm I will have to give Para a good look for when I purchase a 1911. Lifetime warranty is a must if I buy it new!

 

Btw, I shot one of the new Wart Hogs a guy had at the range (3" barrel single stack) and that sucker had some pop to it. Follow up shots past 15 feet would be very hard to do quickly.

 

I had a Para Ordinance LDA (Light Double Action, the sweetest trigger pull double action firearm I've ever used) made in 2003 that was an excellent gun. High quality, well made, reliable (not a single malfunction). My dad had the same model made in 2010 and it left a bit to be desired. The gun just didn't have the same quality feel and it malfunctioned many times while he owned it. Also the paint (yes, the aluminum frame was not annodized but painted OD green) started wearing off almost immediately. Subsequently, I sold him my LDA so I could by my Kahr and he sold his LDA so he could buy my LDA.

I haven't written Para off yet, as I would consider owning another in the future, but I would really look at what I'm buying and hopefully rent one to shoot before I make the purchase.

 

This is my old, 13-45 from Para.

 

Miss my Para LTC 1911, had to part ways to help pay for my divorce.

 

I like it. I put a two piece guide rod in it, and a Wilson ambi-safety.

The slide was rather soft, and the area where the slide stop engages caused a little deformation. However, it shoots very accurately.

 

The spring was soft or the metal is soft?

 

The slide metal is soft. You can see that it's a bit rounded off in the picture. Doesn't lock back 100% anymore.

 

Wow, thanks for the warning. That is not good in my opinion.

 

Yeah. I was going to swap out the slide, but figured why bother. I don't carry it, and it's just a range toy. If and when I wear it out, I'll consider doing an upgrade on it. Just too much stuff taking priority right now. (and has been for the last 15 years I was telling myself I'll get to it.)

 

Great guns. I had a P14. 14+1 was impressive.