North Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 What would be better? Getting a new para p16 limited and working it up with a dawson mag-well, fiber front sight, tungsten rod, trigger job; or getting a used STI off of the USPSA classifieds? Money is tight so its a either or? A new STI and 40SW reloading equipment is not in the books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 A used STI with a good history. If it's on the USPSA classifieds, chances are you won't get burned, but be sure to talk to the buyer and get a feel for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinity Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Used STI for me.....the gorilla is right talk to the owner and learn the history of the gun from there on u can weigh ur options. hope this helps! thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeFoley Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Used STI, many folks buy new guns for new features, or cosmetic differences, and the ones they are selling are in good running condition. Seldom will you get burned by another USPSA shooter, or ever by a BEer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cking Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 I shoot a para and like it, but today I would look for used STI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpspeed Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Used STI or SV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooterj Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 There are plenty good built-up Paras out there too. Could be less expensive than S_I too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Used, I bought a new one, but will buy used next time! Either way, new or used, STI or SV is the way to go, it seems to be the platform of choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyin40 Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Used STI, no doubt Flyin40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 A friend has an used STI for sale. Contact him for details sandrodiaz@mindspring.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 used STI hands down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hangin' Chad Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 I'll say make sure you budget for the reloading equipment first, then see what you have left over. I would also recommend a used STI over a new Para but if it's not in your budget I wouldn't recommend a new Para. Between this site and the USPSA site you can find a nice used Para with all of the bells and whistles and mags you would want at a good price. When you and your budget are ready for that new or used STI, you can sell that Para and probably get all of your money out of it. My $.02. THC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.40AET Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 The magazine quality of the S*I's is reason enough to buy a used one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reneet Posted April 18, 2005 Share Posted April 18, 2005 Unquestionably ~ USED STI. Quality product and great customer service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddrod Posted April 20, 2005 Share Posted April 20, 2005 If you are on a budget, like I was, go with the Para. I picked up a relatively new P16-40 Limites SS with 4 hicap mags, belt, holster and 2000 rounds ammo for $900. The gun will not hold you back in USPSA, your skills will, so do not fall for "get STI/SVI because everyone else is shooting one. There are plenty of gunsmithes that do work on them and plenty of aftermarket parts to trick it out like you want it. For those that will tell you the parts are inferior in Para, well I have over 10,000 rounds through mine shooting major loads and not one broken part so far, and if I break something I am still coming out cheaper than STI/SVI. And to finish, just remember, Todd Jarret wins with Para and Rob Leatham wins with Springfield ( which is kind of a Para clone). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmon Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 the only part thats para in todd Jarretts limited gun is the frame and its been massaged well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek45 Posted May 27, 2005 Share Posted May 27, 2005 STI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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