Para Pro Custom 14+1 45ACP

TheFineLine · July 11, 2013, 04:47 PM

I've been wanting to join an IDPA or IPSC group and figured I'd better get a good competition handgun. Well, at least that's the excuse I'm using today

Anybody have experience with the Para Pro Custom 45 14+1?

pmeisel · July 14, 2013, 08:08 AM

Just bought a limited 14.45, and haven't shot it yet due to health issues. Will be watching the replies!

**Aguila Blanca** · July 14, 2013, 10:06 AM

Don't know the Pro Custom, but I shoot a ten-year old P14.45 in competition on occasion and it has never hiccupped. For self-defense carry I prefer a Colt Commander or a Para P12 or P13, but the full-size P14.45 is a perfect platform for practical shooting competition.

GLI45 · July 14, 2013, 10:21 AM

While I can't speak specifically about your Para, I shoot double stack 1911s in competition and they are excellent platforms. Your Para looks a lot like my STI Eagle that I shoot in ESP division in IDPA. Jump right in the water's fine and you will enjoy it.

TheFineLine · July 14, 2013, 07:48 PM

I've got it coming from Buds. Pretty stoked.

The only 1911 I've had is a Kimber UC2 I've owned since 2007. It's been a great weapon. There were some issues with it at first but smoothed out after about 400 rounds.

I've wanted something with a larger mag capacity for a while now. Everything I have is 8 rounds or less. I shot some of the popular large caps out there; glock, springfields, and S&W and just haven't liked the feel of them as much as the 1911 platform.

Looking forward to destroying some targets with impunity! I'll post a range report once it comes in and I get to run it.

July 11, 2013, 04:47 PM	#1
TheFineLine Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2012 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 210	Para Pro Custom 14+1 45ACP I've been wanting to join an IDPA or IPSC group and figured I'd better get a good competition handgun. Well, at least that's the excuse I'm using today Anybody have experience with the Para Pro Custom 45 14+1?

July 14, 2013, 08:08 AM	#2
pmeisel Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2008 Location: WV Posts: 271	Just bought a limited 14.45, and haven't shot it yet due to health issues. Will be watching the replies! __________________ Paul

July 14, 2013, 10:21 AM	#4
GLI45 Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 143	While I can't speak specifically about your Para, I shoot double stack 1911s in competition and they are excellent platforms. Your Para looks a lot like my STI Eagle that I shoot in ESP division in IDPA. Jump right in the water's fine and you will enjoy it. __________________ STI-Eagle(2)/Trojan(2)/Edge/Guardian/VIP/Rogue/Ranger III/Sentinel/Tactical 4.0/Escort; Remington Rand-1911A1; Ruger Redhawk/Blackhawk; Sig P238

July 14, 2013, 10:06 AM	#3
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,460	Don't know the Pro Custom, but I shoot a ten-year old P14.45 in competition on occasion and it has never hiccupped. For self-defense carry I prefer a Colt Commander or a Para P12 or P13, but the full-size P14.45 is a perfect platform for practical shooting competition.

July 14, 2013, 07:48 PM	#5
TheFineLine Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2012 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 210	I've got it coming from Buds. Pretty stoked. The only 1911 I've had is a Kimber UC2 I've owned since 2007. It's been a great weapon. There were some issues with it at first but smoothed out after about 400 rounds. I've wanted something with a larger mag capacity for a while now. Everything I have is 8 rounds or less. I shot some of the popular large caps out there; glock, springfields, and S&W and just haven't liked the feel of them as much as the 1911 platform. Looking forward to destroying some targets with impunity! I'll post a range report once it comes in and I get to run it.