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First gun I ever bought. It's been used hard and taken care of though. After I got it I put at least somewhere in the neighborhood of 500-800 rounds a week for about a year and a half through it. Now a days I can barely afford to shoot it. I bought it used from a member on here and have never had a single malfunction. |
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Originally Posted By WdpIan: http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs477.snc3/26164_521115324963_141201946_30910842_4298299_n.jpg just got it for $200 woot =P I really enjoy shooting this gun. now time to do some custom work to it in the shop. $200!?!?!? ....WHAT!?!?
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Originally Posted By ZuluTango:
http://www.team99.org/images/guns/z/1911/paralvmpd/para1.jpg http://www.team99.org/images/guns/z/1911/paralvmpd/para2.jpg You can thank 3 guys from SCAC that stayed awake after their grave shift to check out the Shot Show in '08. |
These are the members of my Para Ordnance Family... don't mind the Taurus 24/7 OSS (its more like a step-child, it accepts P-14 mags)
Taurus 24/7 OSS 45acp, pair of Para SF-45 P-14's in covert black, Para SSP NiteTac SS, and a Para LTC alloy frame in covert black. 
Close up of SSP NiteTac surrounded by Wilson 10rd mags. 
Size comparison of SSP and LTC. 
Taurus OSS with P-14 mag. |
My stock Warthog and re-finished .45 LTC. I bought the LTC used this past November. The factory coyote brown finish was badly worn so I sent it off to Robar for their NP3 Plus finish on the frame, slide, and internals with Roguard accents. I also had them stipple the front strap. The first pic shows what the LTC would have looked like when it was new.
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here is my Para GI Expert ESP, great shooter, havnt had any of the problem i see other folks complain about.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f331/boostedt/IMG_4108.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f331/boostedt/IMG_4085.jpg http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f331/boostedt/IMG_4076.jpg |
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my new baby, fresh from the FFL! 
anyway i can get those scratches out of the slide? i think it's a gorgeous pistol but it will look more gorgeous if it's all polished/buffed up 
also my first 1911; the guys on that forum said it's 'not a good pistol and not a REAL 1911' 
whatever, i got what i wanted. 14+1 > 7+1 IMO 
also sorry for bad cellphone pics 
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This winter's project; a new USPSA Limited Class gun for me.
Starting point; one of the Para display guns (P16-40) that a retailer ran on sale: 
A new rear sight: 
A new front sight: 
New FCG, grip safety, ambi safety, mag catch and mag well: 
A few hours later (well.... hours over the course of several days): 
Today I did a non-slip treatment to the factory grips (Decon plastic epoxy and Black Beauty blasting media) and anti-skid tape on the front strap: 
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Let your gun therefore be the constant companion of your walks
Thomas Jefferson - 1785
Thomas Jefferson - 1785
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My GI Expert, with some of my Chip McCormick Powermags. The Para mags have never jammed, but I like the CMC mags for carry. Personal preference.
And yes, I do carry this often. 
FWIW, there would be a lot more posters if the tier-1 fanboys didn't take their butthurt out on Para owners. "My gun won't run." "That's okay it's a (insert $$$ brand here). Change out this, this, and this and it'll be fine." "WTF, my Para never does that. It's never been modded and runs fine." "Para, OMG what a POS!"
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Originally Posted By TerryC:
My GI Expert, with some of my Chip McCormick Powermags. The Para mags have never jammed, but I like the CMC mags for carry. Personal preference.
And yes, I do carry this often. FWIW, there would be a lot more posters if the tier-1 fanboys didn't take their butthurt out on Para owners. "My gun won't run." "That's okay it's a (insert $$$ brand here). Change out this, this, and this and it'll be fine." "WTF, my Para never does that. It's never been modded and runs fine." "Para, OMG what a POS!" +1 to all of the above, and while I only have double stack Paras, that is a damn fine looking pistol. |
A few better pictures, added a Wilson extended slide stop and Hogue rubber monogrip, loving the sights too, and she runs smooth. Much joy.
Update: Added a Pachmayr arched "rubberized" mainspring housing as well. 
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Originally Posted By brotherzoo:
Originally Posted By Narc45ACP:
Originally Posted By brotherzoo:
Those Alumagrips? Yep.  I read a post on another board that said they didn't fit right. No problems with yours i guess? No problem at all. Good fit on mine. Actually Para is selling Alumagrips with the Para logo now. |
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Originally Posted By brotherzoo:
Originally Posted By Narc45ACP:
Originally Posted By brotherzoo:
Those Alumagrips? Yep. I read a post on another board that said they didn't fit right. No problems with yours i guess? Just FYI.... Alumagrips for Para Double Stacks Thanks... really... now I'm waiting for yet another accessory for my P14. My wife & credit card thank you for making me look this up. 
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R.I.P. Nathan Bruckenthal, DC3, USCG, K.I.A. April 24, 2004
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This was a handgun that was part of a special order to commemorate 3rd Brigade, 101st Airborne 2010-2011 deployment to Afghanistan. There have been a number of issues with these ranging from broken safety to the weapon not coming apart. These are the pictures of my weapon, which ended up with a broken safety.
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Originally Posted By BritEod:
Here's mine: http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/Para4.JPG http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/IMG_01245.JPG have you found a holster for it? i have the same light on mine |
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Originally Posted By KalashniChance:
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/180919_780246722517_7622293_n.jpg http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/168075_780593876817_4350292_n.jpg http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/168039_780246687587_3572641_n.jpg My Para P-14 limited, right after the O.D. Duracoat....My friend took the pictures, I have since these were taken installed some VZ operator grips, I like them so much better than the thin, cheap para grips. WOW! very nice! |
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Originally Posted By dirtyone04: http://i1008.photobucket.com/albums/af207/dirtyone04/photo-17.jpg My recent purchase. LDA CCO. Used for $600 at LGS. That's not bed price, she is beautiful |
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I picked this one up at a pawn shop. Looks to be from the 3rd Stryker Brigade here at JBLM. I probably overpaid, but any hi-cap 45's are hard to find locally unless you are military or LEO. Looks pretty clean inside, now I just need some more mags
The finish sure wears of the slide lock and safety pretty easily, may have to see about getting them re-coated with something more durable that won't wear off with holster use. I looked at several 1911's but I really liked the way this fit my hand and the trigger seems real smooth. I hope to test fire it later today! 
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