chanman Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Has anyone got thier hands on one yet? I bought one of the new production paras earlier in the year and was very impresses with the 14.45 expert model. Para looks like a whole new company compared to the canada days, but I finf myself wanting a new singlestack gun and this looks like a nice fit foe me? What kind of mags does it like? Ammo length? Tell me bout her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearguywb Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 There are a couple of threads here on the 40 Para. I picked one up a few weeks back and am very impressed with the value for the $$$. I always use 10mm mags with ammo loaded to 1.20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naka16 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Just got one, fired maybe 50 or so rounds. Had mag problems with the tripp 10mm Corey mags only on the first round when loaded to max capacity(9). For some reason with 8 rounds loaded, it fed fine. So far I like it(my first 1911). Trigger pull is heavy, I don't have a scale yet, but guessing its close to 10lbs. No regrets so far. Just need to educate myself on the 1911 platform now. By the way, I got mine from Oak Hill Guns. They got good prices on everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanman Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Just got one, fired maybe 50 or so rounds. Had mag problems with the tripp 10mm Corey mags only on the first round when loaded to max capacity(9). For some reason with 8 rounds loaded, it fed fine. So far I like it(my first 1911). Trigger pull is heavy, I don't have a scale yet, but guessing its close to 10lbs. No regrets so far. Just need to educate myself on the 1911 platform now. By the way, I got mine from Oak Hill Guns. They got good prices on everything 10lbs?! Something is seriously wrong man! If you think its even close to that I would contact para asap. Grip safety could not be engaging 100% among other things. Get a scale and let us know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naka16 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 What's a good scale to get? I heard that the rcbs one that I was going to buy is inconsistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanman Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Ive used a lyman for years now. A buddy of mine uses a rcbs and we cross check triggers that I do and his is always the same as my lyman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanman Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 Naka, what ammo length are you running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naka16 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I am running ammo loaded for my .40 xdm and .40 xd open project. It's at 1.135-1.140. I know it's probably short for the 10mm mags. The .40 factory mags worked fine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearguywb Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I am running ammo loaded for my .40 xdm and .40 xd open project. It's at 1.135-1.140. I know it's probably short for the 10mm mags. The .40 factory mags worked fine though. Yes, that is more "standard" 40 length. You get a lot more reloading options using the 10mm mags and loading to a longer OAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naka16 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Would it be bad to keep the same loads and just increase over all length? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_C Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 No. Just double check the "new" load on a chrono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcangel167 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Chanman, picked mine up a couple of weeks ago and so far I'm very impressed. This is my first 1911 so my experience my not provide you with any useful insite, but I posted a range report on the other Para thread. I'm using Wilson Combat mags along with the stock mags and have had no problems with either although I prefer the Wilson mags 9 round capacity. I agree about Naka getting his checked out, the trigger pull on mine although heavier than my 2 modified Glocks is nowhere near 10lbs. Looking forward to spending more time with this pistol and learning more about the 1911 platform. IMHO it's alot of gun for the money. Regards, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naka16 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I found the max length the barrel will take is 1.200. I'll be loading to 1.80 and see if I can get it to 100% it would be nice if I can load for both the xdm and the 1911 but I only bought a bunch of the tripp 10mm mags. Will play with it a little more, maybe just need to get used to the trigger. It's nice that it doesn't have the take up like the factory xdm does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcangel167 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Naka I agree on the take up, I've shot both my Pop's and brothers XD's and that was one of the few things I didn't like about those guns. I really do like the trigger on the Para, but again the only thing I have to compare it to is my Glocks, one with a Zev trigger and the other a Pyramid trigger. I would like the trigger on the Para to be a little lighter and some of the more experienced members made some good adjustment suggestions on the other thread. I'd be interested to hear about any mod's you make, keep us posted. Regards, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naka16 Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 After dry firing it about 200+ times from the last time I posted in this thread, it seems that the trigger does feel a little better now. Didn't get a scale yet, but it's more tolerable. Does the trigger need a break in too?how often do I need to take it apart and clean the trigger group? Hope to get down to the range on Sunday to try it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearguywb Posted January 4, 2014 Share Posted January 4, 2014 After dry firing it about 200+ times from the last time I posted in this thread, it seems that the trigger does feel a little better now. Didn't get a scale yet, but it's more tolerable. Does the trigger need a break in too?how often do I need to take it apart and clean the trigger group? Hope to get down to the range on Sunday to try it again. Triggers may work in a bit but not much. You do not need to clean the trigger parts very often at all. Go to your local GS and weigh the trigger. I would be very surprised if it is anywhere near the 10lb mark. Mine was around 5 out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcangel167 Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Here's a pic of my Pro Comp with the Wilson Combat grips I ordered. Magwell should be here next week, I'll post another pic when I get that installed. Very happy so far with this pistol and feel I made a good choice for my first 1911... Regards, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanman Posted January 6, 2014 Author Share Posted January 6, 2014 Nice arcangel, Have you guys run factory length thru it without any problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naka16 Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 Factory and factory length ammo is 100% so far with factory and .40 metal form mags. 99% with 10mm mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanman Posted January 9, 2014 Author Share Posted January 9, 2014 Cool, if I get one I have a bunch of .40 factory ammo I need to be able to shoot so I can reload the brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naka16 Posted January 9, 2014 Share Posted January 9, 2014 I loaded a dummy round to find max overall length measurements and I got just under 1.200. I will end up loading to 1.800 or less to be on the safe side. Just had a locked up slide on my xdm9 because I loaded some 124gr mg hp bullets a little too long and it was no fun . Not making the same mistake with this new pro comp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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