Mahead Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I had a layoff from uspsa for a few years and now back to shooting matches. I shoot a Glock 34 in production c class moving close to b. I want to start shooting limited. I like the 2011/1911 platform. Should I look for a para 16-40 or spend 2-2 1/2 times the money on a 2011 gun? Can't for the life of me decide. If I go the para route that's a lot of ammo I can load up with the savings. What to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 If the decision involves spending 2- 2 1/2 times the money, I suggest that you buy the Para. If you still want a 2011 after that, I suspect that you can easily sell the Para. I have shot both and I don't have a strong preference either way. If I was able to find a Para for a good price, I'd probably consider selling my STI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pivoproseem Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 (edited) WHile they aren't 2011/1911, the CZ Tactical Sports or the Tanfoglio Limited are both great guns that for about $1k. The CZ has an awesome trigger straight out of the box. Edited April 9, 2012 by pivoproseem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillD Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I bought a lightly used Cameron Custom on here with mags for over $1100 of list. I would go with the gun you are going to want to shoot, even if it costs more initially, if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z40acp Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Buy the 2011. But it shouldn't cost 2 1/2 times more. Watch for deals right here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaster113 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 vote goes for an STI Edge or Eagle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 vote goes for an STI Edge or Eagle What he said. I got a P16 before getting an STI (was cheaper), now I know why it was cheaper (it was new) and won't get another PO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nontactical Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 STI all the way. I have never met a Para I liked. I owned one, and had a gunsmith tighten the frame to slide fit. To do so, the frame rails had to be bent so far down that you could actually see the bend. I've never seen a gun that was half that sloppy before or since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjamin Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 i have never gone with the "cheaper" option just for the sake of money and then been happy afterwards... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjamin Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) double post Edited May 9, 2012 by benjamin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Why not a G35? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Why not a G35? I was coming here to say that...or a 24. I love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 I have had less than satisfactory experiences with the couple of Para's I've owned. I understand they've made strides in quality, but my money went to a custom 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 Spend it now or spend it later. Eighter way you will most likely end up w/ a 2011 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear23 Posted May 9, 2012 Share Posted May 9, 2012 If you shoot a Glock now and like it, I'd just shoot a 35 for Limited class. It won't be a budget buster and will suit you fine for many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Gene Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 yea, I think we have pretty much decided you have to get a G35, not a Para. Too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahead Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 Well I went with a para 16-40 todd jarrett model. Didn't want to go with a 35 because I love 1911's. I'm loving my para. One day I may (will) get a 2011 but right now the para fills the role Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anopsis Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 When it comes to out-of-the-box Para 1640s, the SX1640J is the absolute best you could get. Congrats, I hope it serves you as well as mine has for me all these years. I love it and will continue to run it for a long time, much to the chagrin of my S_I compatriots that swear I'm going to hell if I don't change my allegiances. Get some Dawson basepads on those mags and go tear up Limited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhett45acp Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Good for you on the Para. I have several of them and they all have worked well (one setup for USPSA). IMHO, don't do a lot, get the mags running and shoot the heck out of the gun. Keep a loose track of your rounds. If you are shoot well after 5K-10K rounds, then start thinking about fine tuning some points. All of mine have the PXT extractor and on my main gun the last month or so has started to show the "problems" and failed me in a match. I have just fitted a new EGW PXT replacement extractor and will test this weekend. Besides, that, I did a trigger/parts polish job, Dawson Front sight, a little loktite on the rear sights, played with spring rates, killed off the series 80 stuff and changed the MSH to a steel one. The gun has been super reliable. It possible your new one has a lot of this done already. Have Fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahead Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 Yep, I got it used from a fellow USPSA shooter. 80 series parts are gone, trigger job done and mags have Dawson bases on them. I've thought about just ordering the egw extractor to have on hand in case the power extractor craps out also may fit an oversize firing pin stop with less of a radius similar to my 45's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latech15 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I have only seen a few paras run reliably. I have seen many of them crap out in one way or another. They are cheaper because they are cheaper. There is an STI edge for 1500 on here now. Or at least it was last night. Keep your eye out here and on the Uspsa classifieds. I guess they don't get as much traffic over there because I have seen some real deals there in the past. I bought a brand new edge for 1400 with mags there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag316 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I have a .40 S&W 2011 I'm looking to unload, if you're interested . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahead Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 well it depends on how bad you're trying to unload it....if it was cheap enough I might be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbosik Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I have owned a p1640, well two, both have had issues, i worked in a gun store, and almost every para has had problems after the sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frag316 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Mahead, PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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