1911's Pics Thread
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- Richmond, BC
So, shortly after posting photos of my Para, I had an offer on the pistol, and I wasn’t even selling it, lol! He was an ex member who actually was on TF-1-08 and he’d been looking for one and when he googled the roto, he found pics of my pistol. Actually, google reveals very few photos of the CF edition single stack Para, so I guess mine is starting to populate online. I’d told him that despite the low round count, the pistol wasn’t a safe queen and there were plenty of blemishes as he could see from the photos.
He was also aware of Para’s track record for issues and I’d told him I had encountered magazine issues. He said he was fine with all of that, and he still wanted it, but with all of the original parts installed. Lol, he really hated the grips I have on there now. I reinstalled the full length guide rod, but I don’t have the factory grips and I still haven’t bothered swapping back the arched main spring housing, but that’s an easy fix.
The other day, my buddy Hermes came by and tinkered with the mag release for my Para. My other buddy Roy tried several mag catches from other manufacturers but none of them fit. He ended up taking a new one and grinding it down to fit the Para frame, but it still wouldn’t seat properly. Hermes experimented with it a bit and took the magazine catch lock and magazine catch spring from the Para, and threw it into the ground down magazine catch Roy did up, and somehow it managed to seat into the Para. It still doesn’t catch Dlask and Wilson Combat mags, but at least now, both Para magazines lock firmly in place, as do all of my Remington mags and the one Springfield Armory mag I have. Not perfect, but more functional than before.
I hadn’t heard from the potential buyer for a while, so I figured, well, now that the mag issue has been semi-resolved, might as well take her out again without that hanging over my head. I remember my last experience and almost flinched on the first shot because I was half expecting the magazine to drop out…..but it didn’t. I threw in another mag, and another, and another and the mag remained firmly locked in place and I was able to focus on shooting instead of worrying about the mag falling out.
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I brought it out only to test the function, so again I was sending Norc ammo down range, but not a single failure, and no mag issues. I was surprised to find that the pistol was able to group well if I did my part. I’m a terrible shot with a pistol, but if I take my time and focus, I occasionally pull off fairly decent groups. Like last time, the Para was able to demonstrate that it had the potential to produce some fairly decent groups, but I’d like to try again with some half decent ammo, and maybe ask my buddy Roy to shoot a group with it.
Photo shoot after the range:
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So, after this last range trip, I’m not so eager to sell it anymore, haha! When the thing runs on mags it likes, it runs rather well, and since it’s already beat up, I’m not afraid to abuse it, and I don’t need to walk on eggshells around it like some of my safe queens. On top of that, I think it photographs rather well, haha!
If the guy doesn't get back to me, I'd probably be happy to keep the Para after all
He was also aware of Para’s track record for issues and I’d told him I had encountered magazine issues. He said he was fine with all of that, and he still wanted it, but with all of the original parts installed. Lol, he really hated the grips I have on there now. I reinstalled the full length guide rod, but I don’t have the factory grips and I still haven’t bothered swapping back the arched main spring housing, but that’s an easy fix.
The other day, my buddy Hermes came by and tinkered with the mag release for my Para. My other buddy Roy tried several mag catches from other manufacturers but none of them fit. He ended up taking a new one and grinding it down to fit the Para frame, but it still wouldn’t seat properly. Hermes experimented with it a bit and took the magazine catch lock and magazine catch spring from the Para, and threw it into the ground down magazine catch Roy did up, and somehow it managed to seat into the Para. It still doesn’t catch Dlask and Wilson Combat mags, but at least now, both Para magazines lock firmly in place, as do all of my Remington mags and the one Springfield Armory mag I have. Not perfect, but more functional than before.
I hadn’t heard from the potential buyer for a while, so I figured, well, now that the mag issue has been semi-resolved, might as well take her out again without that hanging over my head. I remember my last experience and almost flinched on the first shot because I was half expecting the magazine to drop out…..but it didn’t. I threw in another mag, and another, and another and the mag remained firmly locked in place and I was able to focus on shooting instead of worrying about the mag falling out.
https://2.bp.########.com/-Y2RsI0jm3ZE/WIsOdIhlokI/AAAAAAAAl9o/BmAWruKjfRADzstcqL6Q0Wt0W5qtUx-ZgCPcB/s320/P1263941.JPG
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I brought it out only to test the function, so again I was sending Norc ammo down range, but not a single failure, and no mag issues. I was surprised to find that the pistol was able to group well if I did my part. I’m a terrible shot with a pistol, but if I take my time and focus, I occasionally pull off fairly decent groups. Like last time, the Para was able to demonstrate that it had the potential to produce some fairly decent groups, but I’d like to try again with some half decent ammo, and maybe ask my buddy Roy to shoot a group with it.
Photo shoot after the range:
https://3.bp.########.com/-c3SkFpV--c0/WIsOdIi-KEI/AAAAAAAAl9o/8L2Vmqkyfw8Lt2VCauPFCpJf3zPQF0_tQCPcB/s1600/P1273962.JPG
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So, after this last range trip, I’m not so eager to sell it anymore, haha! When the thing runs on mags it likes, it runs rather well, and since it’s already beat up, I’m not afraid to abuse it, and I don’t need to walk on eggshells around it like some of my safe queens. On top of that, I think it photographs rather well, haha!
If the guy doesn't get back to me, I'd probably be happy to keep the Para after all
turbo_bird
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Kamloops, BC
That is a beauty no doubt, congrats!
- Location
- On the beach
Nice. Makes me wish I had bought one on one of my tours.
Yes I did only a box (50rds) after it sat for 3 years in the safe, and I will do it again this year. Shoots accurate and less recoil due to the beefed-up rail in front of the frame.
I learned how to tune the extractors of my other colts 1911s. So before I fired this for the first time, I wouldn't want to shape its extractor claw but rather just added/put correct tension on it as it already had flared and lowered ejection port. The pistol was able to pass the 10-8 extractor performance test.
https://www.canadiangunnutz.com/for...1-Colt-USMC-O1070CQBP?p=12781407#post12781407
- Location
- Richmond, BC
I just got a WC 10-rd mag for my USMC pistol...
That's the gun I want to have but can't afford, nice 1911, I have gun envy.
I wish I'd been on a tour but I joined late in life and missed the boat.
These CF paras still pop up once in a while, I got lucky and didn't pay a huge premium, but definitely paid more than the CF-rate back when these were first made available.
- Location
- On the beach
I did 3 (wounded on the 3rd one). I'll have to keep my eyes open for one.
HighOutput
Regular
- Location
- Newfoundland
My Republic Forge 10mm Predator Longslide, from Wanstalls. Since the range is closed for the season, if I can't shoot it, might as well take shots of it!
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Love those 10mm 1911's! The fact that it's a long slide is just icing on the cake.
HighOutput
Regular
- Location
- Newfoundland
I love those 10's. Here is my 1911's in 10mm: Colt Delta Elite, Kimber Stainless Target II, Nighthawk Talon II and My Republic Forge Predator Long Slide. I also have the S&W 610 Revolver and just sold my Glock 20C (to wide for my hands).
