New Para

imp · October 15, 2012, 09:41 PM

Walked out of a pawn shop with this today, came with one magazine, and I bought two more, because I felt like I got a fair deal and wanted to support my local businessman. Total was $480 and some change for everything. Anyway, its a Para-Ordnance GI LTC.

ripnbst · October 15, 2012, 10:33 PM

Dang that's a good price. I had a Para though mine had the LDA trigger so not a through and through 1911 but it was the nicest factory DA trigger I've ever shot. I was always wanting a standard trigger 1911.

**Aguila Blanca** · October 16, 2012, 05:30 PM

That's a great price for a great pistol. I've shot a full-size GI Expert -- it was sweet, right out of the box.

Is yours a steel frame, or alloy?

imp · October 16, 2012, 11:13 PM

Its an alloy frame. I got the chance to put 50 rounds through it today. Trigger is pretty decent, and it groups well, but just a little lower than point of aim. Might try a different (shorter) rear sight (I like the fiber optic front sight). Overall, very happy with my purchase.

LockedBreech · October 17, 2012, 12:59 AM

Nice-looking 1911.

Bamashooter · October 17, 2012, 03:10 AM

I recently bought a para g.i. expert from my LGS for $499+tax. I dont have a ton of rounds downrange yet but so far its been flawless. Its a very accurate shooter. My brother just got a Ruger 1911 and my para is as accurate as the ruger if not moreso. The ruger does look a little better though.

**Aguila Blanca** · October 17, 2012, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imp

Its an alloy frame. I got the chance to put 50 rounds through it today. Trigger is pretty decent, and it groups well, but just a little lower than point of aim. Might try a different (shorter) rear sight

A lower rear sight will bring the point of impact even lower. To raise the point of impact, file a bit off the top of the front sight.

imp · October 18, 2012, 08:51 AM

Yup. I was thinking backwards.

October 15, 2012, 09:41 PM	#1
imp Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 626	New Para Walked out of a pawn shop with this today, came with one magazine, and I bought two more, because I felt like I got a fair deal and wanted to support my local businessman. Total was $480 and some change for everything. Anyway, its a Para-Ordnance GI LTC.

October 17, 2012, 12:59 AM	#5
LockedBreech Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Rocky Mountain West Posts: 3,395	Nice-looking 1911. __________________ 16 Pistols, 5 Rifles, 1 Shotgun, no time to shoot them

October 15, 2012, 10:33 PM	#2
ripnbst Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 2010 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 1,552	Dang that's a good price. I had a Para though mine had the LDA trigger so not a through and through 1911 but it was the nicest factory DA trigger I've ever shot. I was always wanting a standard trigger 1911.

October 16, 2012, 05:30 PM	#3
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,468	That's a great price for a great pistol. I've shot a full-size GI Expert -- it was sweet, right out of the box. Is yours a steel frame, or alloy?

October 16, 2012, 11:13 PM	#4
imp Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 626	Its an alloy frame. I got the chance to put 50 rounds through it today. Trigger is pretty decent, and it groups well, but just a little lower than point of aim. Might try a different (shorter) rear sight (I like the fiber optic front sight). Overall, very happy with my purchase.

October 17, 2012, 03:10 AM	#6
Bamashooter Senior Member Join Date: March 12, 2010 Posts: 1,860	I recently bought a para g.i. expert from my LGS for $499+tax. I dont have a ton of rounds downrange yet but so far its been flawless. Its a very accurate shooter. My brother just got a Ruger 1911 and my para is as accurate as the ruger if not moreso. The ruger does look a little better though.

October 18, 2012, 08:51 AM	#8
imp Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 626	Yup. I was thinking backwards.