BpS12 512 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 I just started a new part time job at a local chain store(the Rural Walmart so to speak) selling firearms. Well I haven't been particularly impressed by anything we have in stock. All very nice and pretty but not enough to "pull the trigger", lol. Then I found this in 14/45... http://para-usa.com/2013/firearms/tactical/blackOps1911.php I knew Para Ordinance sounded familiar. Turns out their 14rnd mags fit in my Taurus PT145 MilPro. So now I'm thinking this would be a great compliment to my Taurus(my CCW) as a primary sidearm for SHtF and our Scenario 3gun competitions. If by chance the Para goes down, the Taurus could back up and use the same mags. Then there's the lifetime warranty as well. I would hope so for the price tag. The nice thing is, we're under MSRP and have Layaway, 10% down and 90 days. Admittedly, it's 3 maybe 4 pay checks but it's"extra" money anyway. So I keep telling myself, lol. Thoughts, experiences? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Well, I did it. $1,100 later I got my Para. Unfortunately I wont get any range time till Wednesday. I'll post more pics as I get them, but here's one "new in the case". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 And my "Dynamic Duo" locked and loaded with 14/45 mags. Further review to come. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BpS12 512 Posted May 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 (edited) Here is a neat little feature the they don't even mention. There is a tiny slot in the back of the barrel/chamber so you can see if a round is chambered. I like the Taurus and Ruger versions better since they offer a tactile component. But I didn't even expect this so I'll take it. The first pic is empty, the second is of a chambered round. And my "Dynamic Duo" locked and loaded with 14/45 mags. Further review to come. Edited May 27, 2014 by BpS12 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
XdamagedX 248 Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 My Springfield also has the "loaded chamber" window... I'm more accustomed to use those front serrations to pull the slide back a lil' bit and get a 100% visual. Looks like a nice gun, awaiting the range report. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
magsite20 1,664 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I bought a para slide for a build and was real pleased with the fit and finish of it, you could tell it was a well made item. my brother in law is a big long time para fan and now I'm giving picking up one of their double stack 9s some thought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Run and Gun 25 Posted March 5, 2015 Report Share Posted March 5, 2015 I have several older Paras, all are great guns. Wish I could get a new one, especially since Remington bought out Para and the Para name will be no more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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