jedmyers Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Well I just picked up a para p-16 limited, great shooting gun. I didn't get a holster with it so I'm trying to find one. I've seen somewhere that a blade tech 1911 style DOH holster will work, but the gun just won't sit all the way down in it. Any suggestions for a DOH holster, as well as grips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 (edited) Any standard 1911 holster should work with your P-16,adjust the tension screws as needed until it snaps in the holster. Check the Para pro shop for VZ grips for your P16. Edited May 13, 2013 by ParaGunner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I have Hogue wrap around grips on mine and I use a Blackhawk Standard holster (non Serpa). I had to dremel out a little material as the Para is a tad fat around the rear of the trigger guard. I use the same holster for Single stack so no problems with the alteration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedmyers Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thanks guys I appreciate the help. I've got the holster on the way and the grip situation taken care of. I've come up with another problem. I like to have extra parts just in case, more in particular springs. I've looked and have had no luck in finding competition spring kits for the gun. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I run a 12lbs Sprinco recoil spring and a 19lbs ISMI mainspring in my P16. For mag springs I use ISMI springs and Dawson mag extentions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedmyers Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Awesome ill have to check them out. It came with 4 mags with Dawson basepads. But I'll check out the other springs. Thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernGunsLLC Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 The gun takes standard springs. You'll be hard pressed to find a competition spring kit as the only springs that have anything to do with trigger pull are the mainspring (try a 17#) and the sear spring which needs to be fitted to your gun. I like to use Colt sear springs as they are the highest quality ones around. The only other springs you will really have to replace are the recoil spring and firing pin spring. For the recoil spring, try a 12#, that's what I used to use in my P16.40 and it ran very flat with that setup. The firing pin spring won't need to be replaced for a really long time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedmyers Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 That sounds great I really appreciate the help guys, ill start locating parts and get them ordered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedmyers Posted May 22, 2013 Author Share Posted May 22, 2013 I have another question. Has anyone ever seen a Cameron's Custom magwell for a Para? Or are the basically just for STI's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 I really like the Smith and Alexander mag well on mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhett45acp Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Mr. bmiller, is this the S&A that requires the frame to be cut or something different? I am very curios. Thanks Also, curios to the DOH question. I have been using a CR speed, but the simplicity of second rig with DOH catches my eye. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Mr. Rhett45acp, yes the frame has to be cut. Luckily, I am friends with a great machinist that helped me out. It does not envolve a lot . ( well, he makes it look easy!). I think it could be done with a file in a pinch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedmyers Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Mine came with a Dawson magwell, but my brother bought an sti last weekend with a Cameron's Custom magwell on it, and I just like it a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Do you have the standard DP mag well or the Ice ? I've tried both and like the Ice better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedmyers Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 I believe it's just the standard Dawson magwell. The ice is bigger right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I believe it's just the standard Dawson magwell. The ice is bigger right? The Ice has the plastic insert in the bottom to speed reloads. I don't think it's bigger, but reloads are a lot faster and consistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I purchased an older P-16 that had a dawson mag well on it. I could not use mags with the stock base pads. Maybe they have updated, I don't know. I shoot IDPA, so I had my friend mill down the sides so it fits the box. With the S&A I can use stock mags with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Does that S&A work with Mec-gar mags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmiller Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 Yes, it works fine with Mecgar mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I purchased an older P-16 that had a dawson mag well on it. I could not use mags with the stock base pads. Maybe they have updated, I don't know. I shoot IDPA, so I had my friend mill down the sides so it fits the box. With the S&A I can use stock mags with no problems. You have to modify the stock base pads to work with the DP magwells, but if you have DP mag extentions they fit fine with DP magwells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedmyers Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Well I keep asking questions about my gun so thought I should show you guys a picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParaGunner Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Nice Para. I like stainless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedmyers Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 Thank you, I can't wait to shoot it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread1911 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Since you have access to a machine shop and a machinest one thing I did to my P16 was to install a trigger take up screw to eliminate the pretravel in my factory trigger. I will dig up a picture of where I put mine if you are interested. Got to shoot the gun yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedmyers Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 I believe it may already have one but I'll have to look. Not yet. I don't think I'll get it back until Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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