Tolly Posted November 1, 2006 Share Posted November 1, 2006 Okay guys, here's the deal. I just bought a new Kimber and all the goodies to shoot Single Stack with. I also bought and tricked out a Remington 1100 and RRA AR-15 for three gun if I decide to play that game so funds are a little LOW right now. I really want to get something to shoot in Limited and just plain want a hi-cap 40 anyway so here is where my delima is. I can buy an Armscor Medallion 1911-A2 Hi-Cap 40 which is a Para clone or I can buy a Para P16 for $230.00 more than the Armscor. I believe they have the same features except the Armscor comes with a fiber optic front site. I have read a bunch of good reviews about the Armscor but haven't done much research on Paras. Is the Para P16 worth the extra $230.00 or should I go with the Armscor? What should I consider Pros and Cons wise either way. I could really use some help working this out guys...Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam38 Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Hi Tolly, Go with the Armscorp. I have several Paras, one Enterprise and two Armscorp widebody guns (I also have one STI but I'm just not a plastic type of guy). The Armscorp guns (and the Enterprise for that matter -except they are not be sold anymore) are every bit as good as the Para ones, if not better. One of the things I most like about them is that they don't have the hokey Series 70 safety trash. HTH Sam Spiteri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe D Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Perhaps you mean Series 80? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R/T Performance Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 It all depends what you want In my line of thinking Armscore will need a little tinkering from what I have read like a Caviler Para should be better quality more like a Monte Carlo Or you could add another 200 and get what you really want STI the Corvette That's kinda how I feel yet I have no experience with any off them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam B Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 R/T hit the nail on the head! Save your cash and get an STI! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R/T Performance Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 R/T hit the nail on the head! Save your cash and get an STI! Hey Boynty you shoot at Dorr? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolly Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 Okay R/T, you are going to have to tell me where you buy your STI guns. I can get the Armscor Medallion decked out with fiber optic front site for $650. Now you say I should add $200 and get an STI??????????????????? Where in the heck are you buying new Hi-cap .40cal STIs for $850.00? I will borrow the money and buy several STIs for that price and sell them. The best deal I have found so far on an Edge is from Brazos Custom Gunworks for $1687.00 . Even if you meant $200 more than the Para (which is $837) that would still be getting an Edge for $1037. I am now VERY excited, I REALLY want a new STI Edge so please tell me where I can get one for the price you alluded to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R/T Performance Posted November 2, 2006 Share Posted November 2, 2006 Okay R/T, you are going to have to tell me where you buy your STI guns. I can get the Armscor Medallion decked out with fiber optic front site for $650. Now you say I should add $200 and get an STI??????????????????? Where in the heck are you buying new Hi-cap .40cal STIs for $850.00? I will borrow the money and buy several STIs for that price and sell them. The best deal I have found so far on an Edge is from Brazos Custom Gunworks for $1687.00 . Even if you meant $200 more than the Para (which is $837) that would still be getting an Edge for $1037. I am now VERY excited, I REALLY want a new STI Edge so please tell me where I can get one for the price you alluded to. I knew you really wanted a STi Edge HA HA I was taking 200 or so more than the Para Here one for 1600 with all the gear and mags http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=38405 Other than that I pulled those numbers out of my who ha http://shootersconnection.com/store/produc...products_id=499 But theres the one I want. 1680 But you get an awsome shooting bag free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolly Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 R/T Performance said...Other than that I pulled those numbers out of my who ha Dude, you're killing me! I love honesty when called out! LOL! Yes, I would really like to have an Edge, actually I would like to have an Edge Plus from Brazos Custom Gunworks or better yet on of their BCG ProSC Limiteds. I will buy one if I decide to stick with the gun game stuff, I am just tapped out right now after spending about $3200 over the last three weeks. Heck I have never even shot a single match yet and I have only been out to watch it one time. (I live about 6 miles from The Double Tap Ranch). I may just hold off on buying something to shoot in Limited for a while and pick up an XD tactical 9mm to shoot in production for extra practice. After a while of shooting Single Stack and Limited 10 with the new Kimber and mayber shooting some production with an XD tactical(w/Canyon Creek trigger job and sites) I should know whether or not I want to stick with it or not. Then maybe I will have saved up enough money to get a Limited gun from Brazos Custom! What do ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam38 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Perhaps you mean Series 80? Yep, what he said. Sam Spiteri R/T Performance said...Other than that I pulled those numbers out of my who ha Dude, you're killing me! I love honesty when called out! LOL! Yes, I would really like to have an Edge, actually I would like to have an Edge Plus from Brazos Custom Gunworks or better yet on of their BCG ProSC Limiteds. I will buy one if I decide to stick with the gun game stuff, I am just tapped out right now after spending about $3200 over the last three weeks. Heck I have never even shot a single match yet and I have only been out to watch it one time. (I live about 6 miles from The Double Tap Ranch). I may just hold off on buying something to shoot in Limited for a while and pick up an XD tactical 9mm to shoot in production for extra practice. After a while of shooting Single Stack and Limited 10 with the new Kimber and mayber shooting some production with an XD tactical(w/Canyon Creek trigger job and sites) I should know whether or not I want to stick with it or not. Then maybe I will have saved up enough money to get a Limited gun from Brazos Custom! What do ya think? If you are going to get another gun, go for the Armcorp gun. For what it's worth (<0.02) I think getting a production gun will throw your SS and L-10 game off. Sam Spiteri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird_Dog0347 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Since you say you are just starting out, if you do not reload, get a 9mm and shoot production until you can afford what you really want. If you do reload, then go ahead and get a .40 and shoot in limited, but don't spend a ton of money on it, and make sure whatever you go with has a really good resale value like a Glock 35 or something so you can make that money back and put it towards mags and holsters, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R/T Performance Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 (edited) R/T Performance said...Other than that I pulled those numbers out of my who ha Dude, you're killing me! I love honesty when called out! LOL! Yes, I would really like to have an Edge, actually I would like to have an Edge Plus from Brazos Custom Gunworks or better yet on of their BCG ProSC Limiteds. I will buy one if I decide to stick with the gun game stuff, I am just tapped out right now after spending about $3200 over the last three weeks. Heck I have never even shot a single match yet and I have only been out to watch it one time. (I live about 6 miles from The Double Tap Ranch). I may just hold off on buying something to shoot in Limited for a while and pick up an XD tactical 9mm to shoot in production for extra practice. After a while of shooting Single Stack and Limited 10 with the new Kimber and mayber shooting some production with an XD tactical(w/Canyon Creek trigger job and sites) I should know whether or not I want to stick with it or not. Then maybe I will have saved up enough money to get a Limited gun from Brazos Custom! What do ya think? That sounds like a great plan. I been shooting Xd tac cc trigger and tru-glow fibers in production most of the year. It's alot of fun and the mag changes add a whole extra level to the playing field. I am planning to shoot l10 next year because major scoring really benifits me.Unless Single stack become a permant division then I may take that on (Since I won a club match with my S.A. Loaded) I hear you it's hard my Wife only allows me to shoot one match a month . I just got started last year. I went to the Pistol-gear group shoot and got hooked.(At the time I had an XD service completly stock) Shortly after I need Trigger job,Fiber sights,Tactical,Better holster,Mag pouches,Cr speed belt,Dillon Square deal be loader,Range bag and lets not forget the 1911 Yup I spent a few $$$$ and Just picked up a Shotgun and still looking for a great buy on an AR Almost forgot did you see this http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...f=3&t=26887 His armscor looks sweet Edited November 3, 2006 by R/T Performance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Instead of buying more guns...get some ammo together and go shoot for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted November 3, 2006 Share Posted November 3, 2006 Instead of buying more guns...get some ammo together and go shoot for a while. what he said. I know its tuff with everbody going look at my new limited/open gun. I got my XD tuned up so I can run in production to get the needed skill before I get my mojo stomped by the big dogs in limited. On a side note the XD isn't far off the 1911 as far as grip and pointing and what not. I do it just fine and I know several others that shoot xd in production then go 1911 for single stack/limited 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxyyy Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Okay guys, here's the deal. I just bought a new Kimber and all the goodies to shoot Single Stack with. I also bought and tricked out a Remington 1100 and RRA AR-15 for three gun if I decide to play that game so funds are a little LOW right now. I really want to get something to shoot in Limited and just plain want a hi-cap 40 anyway so here is where my delima is. I can buy an Armscor Medallion 1911-A2 Hi-Cap 40 which is a Para clone or I can buy a Para P16 for $230.00 more than the Armscor. I believe they have the same features except the Armscor comes with a fiber optic front site. I have read a bunch of good reviews about the Armscor but haven't done much research on Paras. Is the Para P16 worth the extra $230.00 or should I go with the Armscor? What should I consider Pros and Cons wise either way. I could really use some help working this out guys...Thanks! If you are not "brand conscious", got get the Armscor Medallion and use the extra cash to buy some hi-quality trigger parts. If only I wasn't in a hurry, I would probably bought an Armscor Medallion last June or just assembled a gun from scratch. Anyway, am happy with my P16-40 Limited (not pxt), just had to dish out extra cash to upgrade some parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyin hawaiian Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 bro buy the armscor get a doug keing hammer egw sear clark four leaf spring then give it to a good smith to get the triger working good oh and a mag well and there you have it a good starter pistola at a rock bottom price. get to the range and put some rounds down range !!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now