December 8, 2002, 10:09 PM | #1 |
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para companion or carry??
I was wondering if anybody knows anything about the para companion or carry. I can't decide which one to buy. I really like the size of the carry, but I'm afraid that the recoil is going to be horrible! I'm going to use the gun for concealed carry, so thats why I like the smaller gun, but I don't know how much fun the carry would be to shoot. Would the companion be a better overall gun to go shooting and for carry? Thank-you, steve
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December 8, 2002, 10:55 PM | #2 |
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Welcome to TFL!
Can you rent them at a range and see which you like best? I would try that first. I have shot the compact and I couold see that it would take some getting used to. I've heard many times over (here at TFL) that bigger is better when going ccw, and to carry the largest, most accurate, most reliable pistol possible you can handle. Depending on your weather, style of dress, manner of carry, and comfort level (with the gun) will all bear some weight of your decision. So, to answer our question it will be difficult and perhaps impossible until you try them out yourself. One other option is to buy both used from a private dealer, try them out, and sell whatever. But that is risky Personally I was (live on ohio, CCW just shot down, again) going to go with a 1911 system myself. Carry the full size when applicable, then the commander, carry, compact, micro.....as the situation dictates. As "James Bondesque" that may be, I though of it as a means to get around the 15 degree winters and 90 degree summers. Yet I have not really investigated how safe that may be. So, why not get them both? Hope this little tid-bit helps. Once again, welcome! ehenz |
December 9, 2002, 12:00 AM | #3 |
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Yes, your comment helps. Is the recoil on the carry bad? I also own a sig 220, and the recoil doesn't bother me at all. I guess I'm really just worried its really going to "bite".
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December 9, 2002, 12:07 AM | #4 |
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It won't bite, but you should shoot them both before you buy. If that's not possible then just flip a coin and don't look back.
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December 9, 2002, 02:54 PM | #5 |
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Stepper:
If you are comfortable with the P220, then you shouldn't have any worries with either of your Para Odrnance choices. Both the Companion and the Carry are heavy for CCW purposes, though. I've fired both P-O guns and they are great shooters. The LDA triggers take you away from the normal 1911 concepts, so if you like the 1911 as a type, you might prefer a small Kimber. If you're not married to the 1911 but still want a .45, you should look at the SIG P245, the S&W CS45, the Glock 36, or even the Taurus PT-145. The bottom line is that you've got to choose what feels good to you... and then you have to carry what you choose. Rent as many as you can, borrow as many as you can, do whatever it takes to shoot before you buy. If all else fails, follw the advice in Blades67's last sentence. Mac
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December 9, 2002, 09:32 PM | #6 |
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I carry a C7.45 everyday and I love it. This is a heavy gun but I have no complaints about the weight and all that additional mass damps out any recoil that a .45 might have.
I think it's the perfect size. I wouldn't want to go to the shorter barrel of the C6.45 as I feel that's where velocity starts to suffer and the short slide models are more finicky about cycling and feeding. The C6.45 has a slightly shorter butt, however, I don't think that's an advantage. My C7.45 holds 7 rounds plus one up the spout and offers enough grip to get all my fingers around it. The C6.45 has one less round in the mag and leaves fingers hanging out in the breeze. I don't think the shorter butt makes it any more concealable but it does make it less ergonomic. My Companion is a great gun and I put my self on the line every day when I strap it on. I trust it.
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