Strick Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Here is one on the Dawson site. http://www.dawsonprecision.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=26C0000-1094593471 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 I would assume by the looks of it that those are all drill and tap for the mounting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 Update, since the Para does have the firing pin safety I am told that it is being reviewed and "should" be added to the allowed list. I also spoke with George Wedge at Para and he got me some sweet info on a 14rd capacity .45 with a factory light rail. Thanks for all the help guys!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertdubya Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 If you go with a Para get a stainless steel. I have a 16-40 LDA, with rail, that I carry daily (for the last 4 years, you get used to the weight)I have shot some competition with it also, it was blued, a very crappy paint, that flaked off with each cleaning it has since been refinished (my dime $175.00). I probably have 6-8K rounds through it, problems besides the finish: less than a month old broken link, rear sight slid off, trigger reset will take a bit to get used to. I have since put fiber optic front sights on, because the night sights are rough to see in South Cali sun, I carry an X300 on my belt when UC or switch to Safariland and attach the light when on an operation. Would I recommend a Para? If you want a 1911 platform that is 16+ rounds and all steel I think its the only game in town, so I would have to say yes. Except for the problems I mentioned it has worked every time I have pulled the trigger. It works with all holsters and extra stuff fit for a 1911 platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 pardon my ignorance, but what's wrong with the kimber style firing pin safety? or is it just kimbers in general on this board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 pardon my ignorance, but what's wrong with the kimber style firing pin safety? or is it just kimbers in general on this board? It's a poor design for starters, and they are simply a bad idea on a gun you are staking your life on. They are an unnecessary point of failure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addicted Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Can you elaborate? Doesn't the series 80 colt have something similar? I know berettas do. I personally think that it's a half way decent idea, and the way kimber actuates it with the grip is better than the trigger. . . But I don't have any first hand knowledge of any failures. not trying to pick a fight, just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Can you elaborate? Doesn't the series 80 colt have something similar? I know berettas do. I personally think that it's a half way decent idea, and the way kimber actuates it with the grip is better than the trigger. . . But I don't have any first hand knowledge of any failures. not trying to pick a fight, just curious. It does. It works better, but it is still an unnecessary CYA lawyer part that can fail and keep the gun from firing. No high end 1911 has one and neither did the original design. It's not an improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caz41 Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 Update on the update. The powers that be contacted Para and were informed by them that they do NOT have a firing pin safety. I also contacted Para personally today and they informed me the same, that they do not have FP safety. Strick or BB, can you shoot me a link showing it??? This is getting way too frustrating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wide45 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 (edited) Para does use a firing pin safety, or "Firing Pin Lock". It's in the downloadable manual. Not that I'd recommend Para as a duty gun. The quality just is not there. Para is a step above a Highpoint, but not a big step. Firing Pin Lock: To minimize the risk of accidental discharge that may be the result of the pistol being dropped or the muzzle receiving a blow, this safety device prevents the movement of the firing pin until the trigger is intentionally pressed. Paras own specs claim a "Internal Firing Block" GI Expert Specifications:Model Name: GI Expert™ Caliber: .45 ACP Barrel: 5 inches, stainless steel Twist: 1 in 16 inches, left-hand Action: Single-action, Semi-automatic Sights: Dovetail Fixed, 3-White Dot Receiver: Carbon Steel Trigger: Medium length Hammer: Skeletonized Spur Magazine: 8-round with removable base pad Overall Length: 8.5 inches Height: 5.75 inches Weight: 39 ounces Finish: Covert Black Para Kote™ Stocks: Checkered Polymer Safeties: Slide Lock, Internal Firing Block, Grip Additional Features: Lowered and flared ejection port, beveled magazine well, flat mainspring housing, grip safety contoured for spur hammer Product Code: GI45 Edited April 9, 2010 by wide45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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