kevinj308 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Thinking about an S16 Ltd. and wondering what the options are for parts. I realize it uses mostly 1911 parts, except for the extractor, but didn't know about the mags. Can you use other peoples tubes, like STI? Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted September 4, 2010 Share Posted September 4, 2010 Thinking about an S16 Ltd. and wondering what the options are for parts. I realize it uses mostly 1911 parts, except for the extractor, but didn't know about the mags. Can you use other peoples tubes, like STI? Kevin when I started in 06 I had a para and it would run fine using STI mags. Things might have changed since then so you would just have to try. Usually though the para mags would hold more due to being more squared at the top and less tapered. I would start with a 22 + 1 para mag and reload to the STI mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinj308 Posted September 4, 2010 Author Share Posted September 4, 2010 Thanks for the info. I might have to give one a try, just seemed like replacement springs and followers were hard to come by. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 The only advantage to using STI mags over Para mags is the slimmer top possibly making it easier to reload,but with practice you can be just as fast with Para mags reloading. I like Para mags because you can get 21-22 rounds of .40 in the mag with just a Dawson mag extension,no need to spend $$$ to have it tuned like STI mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorkarl Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I agree about using factory Para Mags. Factory tubes and springs, Arredondo followers. I get 20-21 rounds with no fiddling around. That being said, my friends SVI 140mm mags run great. I can't see spending the extra money though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elynch2007 Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 I have tried STI mags in my PARA, but if the mag gets pushed up into the reciever the gun may not cycle. Looking at a STI for PARA,a PARA and a STI mag side by side the top of the cut are at the same level, but on the STI the bottom of the cut is lower. Sometimes there can be a problem if the mag is installed with the slide locked back, it can hang up when the slide is released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinj308 Posted September 11, 2010 Author Share Posted September 11, 2010 Thanks for all the info Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul gilman Posted September 14, 2010 Share Posted September 14, 2010 I have worked with magazines for para for some time and when you use a sti mag for sti it will sit about .010 lower in para than sti and will not feed reliably. The new sv mags might work because the notch is higher and smaller. You would have to get one and see if it will work with some work on mag catch hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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