Para-Ordinance

m.p.driver · March 25, 2009, 07:01 PM

I've had two Para's since they first came on the scene.First purchase was the steel frame when it hit the market in the early 90's.Just bought one of their ramped barrels and contacted them on having the frame milled to accept it.Their response was that they dont provide service of this sort on their products?God love Colt,Smith and Wesson and Ruger.I've sent them their product back for repair,refinishing,or alterations with nary a hitch.I dont know what Para-Ordinances stance is but it looks like they dont want their products back.

CowTowner · March 27, 2009, 06:56 AM

I also own 2 of them. But I have never heard of them turning down work in the custom shop before.
Find a great 1911 smithy close to home for the work. Saves on shipping that way.

Hunter Customs · March 27, 2009, 09:14 AM

Milling the frame for a ramped barrel is no big deal, I don't know if Para offers this serivice though.
Whoever you have do the work be sure they fully understand the timing of the barrel or you will have major problems.
Keep in mind, if whoever does the work does not have you send the complete gun there's no way they can check the timing.
Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com

**Unclenick** · March 27, 2009, 11:09 AM

Unlike the other makers mentioned, Para doesn't have a custom shop. They just have a Repair shop and a Pro Shop for accessories. You'll have to ask a custom builder to do the work.

March 25, 2009, 07:01 PM	#1
m.p.driver Senior Member Join Date: January 25, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 552	Para-Ordinance I've had two Para's since they first came on the scene.First purchase was the steel frame when it hit the market in the early 90's.Just bought one of their ramped barrels and contacted them on having the frame milled to accept it.Their response was that they dont provide service of this sort on their products?God love Colt,Smith and Wesson and Ruger.I've sent them their product back for repair,refinishing,or alterations with nary a hitch.I dont know what Para-Ordinances stance is but it looks like they dont want their products back.

March 27, 2009, 06:56 AM	#2
CowTowner Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2007 Location: Cowtown of course! Posts: 1,747	I also own 2 of them. But I have never heard of them turning down work in the custom shop before. Find a great 1911 smithy close to home for the work. Saves on shipping that way. __________________ NRA Chief Range Safety Officer, Home Firearms Safety, Pistol and Rifle Instructor *“Today, we need a nation of Minutemen, citizens who are not only prepared to take arms, but citizens who regard the preservation of freedom as the basic purpose of their daily life......”* President John F. Kennedy

March 27, 2009, 11:09 AM	#4
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	Unlike the other makers mentioned, Para doesn't have a custom shop. They just have a Repair shop and a Pro Shop for accessories. You'll have to ask a custom builder to do the work. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle

March 27, 2009, 09:14 AM	#3
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 2,697	Milling the frame for a ramped barrel is no big deal, I don't know if Para offers this serivice though. Whoever you have do the work be sure they fully understand the timing of the barrel or you will have major problems. Keep in mind, if whoever does the work does not have you send the complete gun there's no way they can check the timing. Regards Bob Hunter www.huntercustoms.com