Para GI LTC review

funtime1911 · January 9, 2013, 01:33 PM

I have been looking for a 1911 and I found a used Para GI LTC for under 600. I have not heard many reviews on them and I do not know if that is a price for a one or would it be best to go with a new gun. I have like the commander size and this one it that. RIA has some for less but not sure which is the better deal. Any advise?

**Aguila Blanca** · January 9, 2013, 01:40 PM

I have not tried specifically the GI Expert LTC, but I have shot a full-size GI Expert extensively and I consider it a fine example of a 1911. Over the years I have owned several Para-Ordnance pistols, and I still own the first one I bought -- a P12.45, which has been discontinued for several years.

I also have immense respect for Rock Island pistols, but if you have found a GI Expert LTC in good condition that's within your price range, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

funtime1911 · January 9, 2013, 02:50 PM

Thanks. the one is in great shape and is at the top of my budget. I still have research to finish.

Iron Man · January 9, 2013, 02:57 PM

I have both the P12.45 and the P16.40 from Para Ordnance. I love both pistols and am constantly on the lookout for a compact LDA. You can't go wrong with Para.

Aquila, Cheaper than Dirt has twelve round magazines (and a 20 round magazine) for the P12.45 in stock. I just bought several.

January 9, 2013, 01:33 PM	#1
funtime1911 Junior Member Join Date: January 9, 2013 Posts: 14	Para GI LTC review I have been looking for a 1911 and I found a used Para GI LTC for under 600. I have not heard many reviews on them and I do not know if that is a price for a one or would it be best to go with a new gun. I have like the commander size and this one it that. RIA has some for less but not sure which is the better deal. Any advise?

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January 9, 2013, 01:40 PM	#2
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,457	I have not tried specifically the GI Expert LTC, but I have shot a full-size GI Expert extensively and I consider it a fine example of a 1911. Over the years I have owned several Para-Ordnance pistols, and I still own the first one I bought -- a P12.45, which has been discontinued for several years. I also have immense respect for Rock Island pistols, but if you have found a GI Expert LTC in good condition that's within your price range, I wouldn't hesitate to buy it.

January 9, 2013, 02:50 PM	#3
funtime1911 Junior Member Join Date: January 9, 2013 Posts: 14	Thanks. the one is in great shape and is at the top of my budget. I still have research to finish.

January 9, 2013, 02:57 PM	#4
Iron Man Senior Member Join Date: December 12, 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 346	I have both the P12.45 and the P16.40 from Para Ordnance. I love both pistols and am constantly on the lookout for a compact LDA. You can't go wrong with Para. Aquila, Cheaper than Dirt has twelve round magazines (and a 20 round magazine) for the P12.45 in stock. I just bought several.