tbarker13 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Travis posted this yesterday on 1911forum.com: "We're probably less than a month out now." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberacp Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 where you will be able to buy these, when they are out???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anderson22 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 These look really nice for the money.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HI5-O Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Looks like the new Para has some endorsements from members here. In the past, I said I would never buy another Para again (have a P16-40) because of quality issues, but I am beginning to reconsider and may put the Para back on my list. I'll wait and see what others say when they get one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbarker13 Posted October 15, 2013 Share Posted October 15, 2013 Agreed. I've not heard good things in the past about the guns. But this one looks promising. And I do find myelf wanting a Single Stack in .40. But I've done too much accidental beta testing in my life to do it willingly. I'm going to wait to see what others have to say about this gun before I dive in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawgbeav Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Cannot use 1640 in single stack Missed that part of the posting... my bad Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstagn Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Doesn't the para pro custom 14-45 double stack hold 3 more 45acp than the edge or eagle STI ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Though a special connection, I got one of the first batch. This gun is WONDERFUL. Since I am normally a Limited shooter, and not used to skinny mags and narrow mag hole, I added a SVI mag Competition Magwell. Even with that addition, the gun is 1.5 oz under weight, with a Tripp Mag in it. I bought six Tripp "Corey 40" mags - these are 10mm, 10rd mags with a different follower in them, the gun fits in the USPSA box, and they run flawlessly. The ONLY thing I had to do to get the gun to run with my normal Limited gun loads with 1.19OAL, was to loosen up the extractor (it was so tight, it would not let the rim slide up under). The trigger is about 3lb, and very crisp, with a short reset. The VZ grip panels are very "Grippy", so much so, I had to take a file and knock the edge off a bit of it, because it was wearing out the knuckle of my weak hand thumb. This is a wonderful gun. My first competition gun was a Para Ord 18-9 LDA. While I still like that gun, there is NO COMPARISON in quality when it comes to this gun. Lots of times when you buy a "Stock" gun, right a way you want to change a thing here and there. Not with this gun (did not have a magwell, so this was an addition, not a parts change) The SS 40 is Fantastic out of the box. Fair disclosure - TT is a member of our club. I have the good fortune to call him friend, and lucky enough to run into him at the range occasionally. Sitting and talking with him, he is dedicated to creating the best guns out there, especially the competition focused guns. Many times you see a big name shooting his sponsor's gun, but it has really been worked over by someone so that under the covers, it is not a factory gun. Not so with Travis, short of a file to the trigger shoe, or the grip, the gun he shoots, is the one you can buy off the shelf. Para is making some great moves on the market. Give this gun a try. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah my boy Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Though a special connection, I got one of the first batch. This gun is WONDERFUL. Since I am normally a Limited shooter, and not used to skinny mags and narrow mag hole, I added a SVI mag Competition Magwell. Even with that addition, the gun is 1.5 oz under weight, with a Tripp Mag in it. I bought six Tripp "Corey 40" mags - these are 10mm, 10rd mags with a different follower in them, the gun fits in the USPSA box, and they run flawlessly. The ONLY thing I had to do to get the gun to run with my normal Limited gun loads with 1.19OAL, was to loosen up the extractor (it was so tight, it would not let the rim slide up under). The trigger is about 3lb, and very crisp, with a short reset. The VZ grip panels are very "Grippy", so much so, I had to take a file and knock the edge off a bit of it, because it was wearing out the knuckle of my weak hand thumb. This is a wonderful gun. My first competition gun was a Para Ord 18-9 LDA. While I still like that gun, there is NO COMPARISON in quality when it comes to this gun. Lots of times when you buy a "Stock" gun, right a way you want to change a thing here and there. Not with this gun (did not have a magwell, so this was an addition, not a parts change) The SS 40 is Fantastic out of the box. Fair disclosure - TT is a member of our club. I have the good fortune to call him friend, and lucky enough to run into him at the range occasionally. Sitting and talking with him, he is dedicated to creating the best guns out there, especially the competition focused guns. Many times you see a big name shooting his sponsor's gun, but it has really been worked over by someone so that under the covers, it is not a factory gun. Not so with Travis, short of a file to the trigger shoe, or the grip, the gun he shoots, is the one you can buy off the shelf. Para is making some great moves on the market. Give this gun a try. Mark Post some pics man:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWR Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 (edited) Mark is spot on. I was talking over a build sheet for a single stack .40 with Bobby at Freedom Gunworks. We realized my build sheet had the same quality parts as the Para-with the added bonus of no wait time. I don't know Travis as well as others-but I can say he seems very analytical and detail oriented. I know the time and advisement he put into making this a quality gun to buy right off the shelf and I didn't hesitate to pull the trigger on buying one. I've had no issues to date, even with the factory mags. The only thing I had done to mine was a tri-top, and that's a personal preference. All other parts are just the way it came. No trigger adjustments, no sight or grip replacements, and no parts swaps or polishing. I think Para is on track to do some great things and rebuild their brand. This single stack is a prime example of that. Edited October 20, 2013 by JWR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrconst Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Five Tripp 9 round mags purchased - check 7 Dawson mag bases purchased - check Dawson Ice magwell purchased - check Blade-Tech SS mag pouches purchased - check Now, all I need is my LGS to call and say, "Got one". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 After handling and shooting one of the "first run" guns, the Para USA Single Stack 40 is on my short list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm300 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I have an 18-9 on the way to use for 3 Gun. Supposed to be here in a week or two. Can't wait to see how for they have progressed. What I have hand in my hand has been way over the top for a stock gun. The fact that the factory is just a couple of hours down the road is a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Like Mark K I got one of the first batch too. Found out about them while talking to Travis at the Alabama sectional. I was at the FGW shop when I took possession so mine got a cosmetic makeover. We tri topped it and added a Dawson mag well. I got it home and gave it a light bead blast to get a nice matte stainless finish and added red white and blue VZ grips. I just like silver guns and the stainless was easy to work with. I did have to shorten my ammo at first to 1.135 to get it to run the Tripp 10 rd mags, but once it loosened up it runs anything. Solid gun, great price, and Travis had a lot of input. The gun is amazing. Will try to post a pic later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktm300 Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 I did have to shorten my ammo at first to 1.135 to get it to run the Tripp 10 rd mags, but once it loosened up it runs anything..40 or 10mm mags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 10 mm mags. Everything done to mine was just to make it mine. It was a winner out of the box and the trigger was nice too. Right at 3 lbs if I remember right, it's dropped a little since new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark K Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Sorry, my Para was out on loan until today to a teammate. Here is a bad picture of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gondo Posted October 20, 2013 Share Posted October 20, 2013 10 mm mags. Everything done to mine was just to make it mine. It was a winner out of the box and the trigger was nice too. Right at 3 lbs if I remember right, it's dropped a little since new. I'm new to this platform, why you run 10 mm mags? Also are the para mags good quality? Anybody offer extensions and spring kits for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberacp Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 where do you get buy the gun???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 They are not available yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gondo Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) 10 mm mags. Everything done to mine was just to make it mine. It was a winner out of the box and the trigger was nice too. Right at 3 lbs if I remember right, it's dropped a little since new. I'm new to this platform, why you run 10 mm mags? Also are the para mags good quality? Anybody offer extensions and spring kits for them? anybody? I am not interested in the single stack but i would like a 18rnd 9mm... so i guess i am asking are the para double stack mags good... do others work? Edited October 21, 2013 by gondo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co-exprs Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I will be in the market for a new single stack in the next 6 months. Competition pistols get run hard with lots and lots of rounds, making a couple of things a must. Does this pistol come with a forged frame and does this pistol use industry standard trigger parts? Most of the pistols in this price range use cast frames which don't hold up to 100k plus rounds. They simply loosen up too fast. I've been running a Les Baer for several years and I truly love to shoot it, but I will not buy another Les Baer due to the proprietary internals. Those wonderful custom 1911 triggers don't last forever and when a trigger job is needed I don't want to have to send the pistol back to South Carolina for work. There are several excellent 1911 gun smiths right here in Colorado who can do the work and have the pistol back in my hands quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noah my boy Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Sorry, my Para was out on loan until today to a teammate. Here is a bad picture of it. 20131020_192503.jpg even with the picture still looks wicked:) thanks for the pic.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric nielsen Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=415779 post #4 My last single-stack 1911 purchase was over twenty years ago. This one looks interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
co-exprs Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=415779 post #4 My last single-stack 1911 purchase was over twenty years ago. This one looks interesting. Thankyou. One question answered. One to go. "If" this pistol comes with a forged frame at that price it jumps to the head of the pack for value. I was looking at an STI Sentry for my next SS for the simple reason that it has been the least expensive pistol with forged frame, high quality and industry standard internals and is equip'd ready to race. A little love rub here and there and the Sentry is ready to go. If this pistol comes similarly equip'd and built for $300 less it will be a tough package to beat. especially in .40. I've never been a fan of Para or any of the pistol makers in this price range. I'm happy to see Para stepping up their game. Sounds like their time with Travis on the team has been well spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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