KrymSIX Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Hey guys, so I'm looking to get into Uspsa Limited (and L10). My options are somewhat limited as I live in MA and we have a lot of really stupid restrictions. I can only get a new gun that is on the state "approved firearms" list. Para Pro Custom is on there so I'm thinking that could be an option. I know Para is owned by Remington now and there are some magazine issues that need to get worked out via some tinkering to make mags work. My big question is it worth looking at a Para pro custom as an option? Since they're no longer an active company (though they should be under warranty with remington) what prices should i be looking for? If i find a used one what should I keep an eye out for in terms of maintenance or work done on the internals? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyBob Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Yes, $850 for a bare stock gun, the same red flags for buying a used 1911 (search for those, lots of good info that isn't Para specific). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishpinoy27 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I have a pro custom for Limited and No regrets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishpinoy27 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Its runs 100% everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFoley001 Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) I'll second the motion: been running flawless for me so far and zero regrets. Lost of good magazine info here in this section. Edited January 18, 2017 by JFoley001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradleygt Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I have a pro custom in 9mm. I did replace the trigger and I did replace the mag release for one from canyon creek so I can use STI mags. It has become my favorite gun to shoot. Runs 100%. STI mags work great. I should have got one in 40. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anopsis Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 What about the Para SX1640J? I have a heavily-modified one that I ran in Limited, and I don't think I'm going to be competing in that division any more. Gun, belt, holster, mags... interested? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFoley001 Posted January 27, 2017 Share Posted January 27, 2017 On Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 2:57 AM, JimmyBob said: Yes, $850 for a bare stock gun, the same red flags for buying a used 1911 (search for those, lots of good info that isn't Para specific). Where are you seeing that price and in stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titaniumbadger22 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Mine has not been 100%, I've suffered feed issues that I think I finally have licked. I do like the gun though, even though it took some time to sort out. I put a lighter recoil spring in and shoot .40 lite loads for steel challenge, crazy fun. To solve the feed issues I ended up replacing and tuning the extractor, adjusting the barrel link and modifying the feed ramp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFoley001 Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Titaniumbadger22 said: Mine has not been 100%, I've suffered feed issues that I think I finally have licked. I do like the gun though, even though it took some time to sort out. I put a lighter recoil spring in and shoot .40 lite loads for steel challenge, crazy fun. To solve the feed issues I ended up replacing and tuning the extractor, adjusting the barrel link and modifying the feed ramp. What length OAL ammo are you shooting? Ive had great success with 1.180". ETA: Ive also been made aware that toward the end of Para, QC was hit and miss. Guess I should consider myself lucky. Edited January 29, 2017 by JFoley001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al23 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 I have 3 different 40 Para, pro custom 16-40, older Para Canadian 16-40, Tomasie custom 16-40 and all of them run great. Just have a good running bullet profile and OAL. Parts wise there are a few specific to Para but can be easily sourced. Rest of the parts are standard 1911. You can still find few new ones in Gunbroker although it has been lately increased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFoley001 Posted February 2, 2017 Share Posted February 2, 2017 My bone stock 16 40 PC took 2nd AND 3rd place in limited division Tuesday night at a local match with myself and a friend behind the trigger, respectively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrymSIX Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Now that the Tomasie was announced for remington I'm eying that if it's available soonish. Juat seems like the price isnt that far apart from what the pro customs are liating on gun broker these days. Thanks for all the insight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrymSIX Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 What would you guys say the differences are between a Para 14.45 Limited and a Pro Custom 14.45? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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