Posted: 11/21/2013 5:43:30 PM EDT
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Hey guys! 1911 noob here
I have an offer for my Daniel Defense 16" upper, omegx rail, midlength, mbus sights he is offering up his Para USA Black Ops Recon 14.45.. 200 rounds shot he said What are your thoughts? I think the only thing holding me back is the double stack. Pictures online make it seem like they are huge compared to single stacks? I know that holding it or any double stack will answer this for me but the shops are closed and i am curious now. thoughts? thanks! //Austin |
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My experience with PARA was about 20 years ago. I bought a new P14.45. It was junk and I have kept my vow to never have another. This was me, too. I didn't buy it, I got the G23, but my buddy bought that Para at the same time...off we went to the range. What a POS. It hung every shell in the ejection port, no matter what we tried. 6 months later, and 2 "repairs" he traded for a Delta, and that started my love for 1911s. The G23 is still in the safe, but now carry my Colts. I am sure they have improved over the last 2 decades, but man, it sure did sour me. |
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What is that DD upper worth, $900 or so?
I wouldn't give that much for a Para. They do feel big and square in the hand, and are heavy, especially fully loaded. The theory is sound and they can be worked into a decent gun (I currently own a couple), but despite Para's latest claims of increased quality, I think it pays to be skeptical. |
| I shot a few several times in the late 80's, never liked them well enough to buy one. The range we belonged to at the time was a new Para dealer, they would let you test drive almost anything you wanted. This was their selling tactic, (you'll like it so well you'll buy one) didn't get them many sales.............. |