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.