Need some help setuping a Para 16-40 for STD

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I bought a used Para 16-40 Limited, which is fitted with a magwell, FO sights, FLGR, ajustable trigger, extended w/button mag release.

Now the gun use EGW Shock Buff, There is a blue one in the gun, 2 spare, 5 white spare, 6 black spare. Any reason not to use them if I change them regulary?

Now the FPS is the standard. Should I use an EGW square and beveled FPS?

Spring.. I don't know what lbs are the springs in the guns, I got a 18 lbs used/labelled in a bag and a 13lbs with matching mainspring housing wolff spring in a bag. I'm gonna shoot Standard, Major load with it. The spring in the gun look like the 13lbs but 2 coil shorter.

I'm gonna polish the feedramp, and internals, the trigger bow seems to grit on the frame.

Any help would be appreciated.
 
Icefire said:
I bought a used Para 16-40 Limited, which is fitted with a magwell, FO sights, FLGR, ajustable trigger, extended w/button mag release.

Now the gun use EGW Shock Buff, There is a blue one in the gun, 2 spare, 5 white spare, 6 black spare. Any reason not to use them if I change them regulary?

Now the FPS is the standard. Should I use an EGW square and beveled FPS?

Spring.. I don't know what lbs are the springs in the guns, I got a 18 lbs used/labelled in a bag and a 13lbs with matching mainspring housing wolff spring in a bag. I'm gonna shoot Standard, Major load with it. The spring in the gun look like the 13lbs but 2 coil shorter.

I'm gonna polish the feedramp, and internals, the trigger bow seems to grit on the frame.

Any help would be appreciated.
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I got a 18 lbs used/labelled in a bag and a 13lbs with matching mainspring housing wolff spring in a bag. I'm gonna shoot Standard, Major load with it.



The second spring in that bag is NOT a main spring. It is a firing pin spring.
 
If I recall correctly, you had some MAJOR issues after tinkering with your CZ85 (or perhaps it was a 75) at one of your first matches.

It sounds like this gun was setup by someone who knows a thing or two about guns and IPSC.

Want some advice? Based on your gunsmithing experience... if the gun shoots, and shoots well... leave it alone! Changing the shock buffs every few thousand rounds is recommended.. or whenever they show visual signs of needing to be replaced.

Don't take this the wrong way bud, but concentrate on your shooting. If you can't tell the difference between a mainspring and a firing pin spring... and you don't know how to properly tune a 1911, you're setting yourself up for a repeat of past experience.
 
My CZ75 had some problem with the ammo (not crimped), exept some sights, it's a stock gun.

I didn't even shoot the Para yet, but I don't know what spring is in it. I PMed the seller but he seems away since a week+.

All the spare part I have for the Para are from the deal, they came with the gun.

I guess I'll try the Para saturday and see how it goes.
 
Steyr101 said:
Don't take this the wrong way bud, but concentrate on your shooting. If you can't tell the difference between a mainspring and a firing pin spring... and you don't know how to properly tune a 1911, you're setting yourself up for a repeat of past experience.
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Well not knowing Wolff spring, getting my 1st 1911 and from not removing the mainspring yet, I thought Wolff would give both spring as the recoil and the hammer/mainspring resistance are connected. I might be wrong.

I can detail strip either the Para or my CZ, I understand how many thing work.

I just don't want to mess the gun running major load and by not knowing what is normal as spring weight in a Para, I could have the wrong spring, I don't know.
 
Trust me, im not trying to discourage you.

The problem is that I've seen so many people think that "customizing" and tuning a perfectly functional gun is going to make them a better shooter. If you shoot a stock gun for many MANY thousand rounds for a few years, you will know exactly what needs to be replaced based on how you shoot.

If your Para was setup by a competent gunsmith, it's probably pretty close to being at it's mechanical best. However, if it was done by some basement gunsmith... well... good luck.

Oh, and I would be careful with polishing a Para frame. The cast metal frame has different properties than a true steel frame, so go slow.
 
Factory Para 40s come with really heavy recoil springs (18+). It's their insurance against premature frame pounding should you shoot a lot of hot stuff.
Normally people recommend 13-15 lb recoil springs for 40 cals 1911s depending on the load they shoot and their personal abilities.
I concur with Steyr101, though. - Go shoot the gun. It's already had a heap of cash dumped into it. Don't dump any more into it unless it doesn't meet your needs and you'll only find that out if you shoot it - alot.
 
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Will do and report, Girlfriend is gone for 5 weeks in Regina for an english stage so I'll have a bit of time.
 
I just put 150 rounds of Major load 200gr in it.

That thing shoot like a dream, really fast recovery, I didn't make any grouping but 90% were on target with fast shooting (IPSC style, 2 shoot per target).

I will need to get an extended slide lock. One handed I can't get to the lever unless I modify my grip.

I need more mags and Versa Pouch :)

I think I'm make some poppers, I got a plasma cutter and a mig welder at work I can use anytime. Just need to some plans and steel
 
Icefire said:
I will need to get an extended slide lock. One handed I can't get to the lever unless I modify my grip.
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Before you spend money on an extended slide lock, have a look around and see how may top shooters are using them. The answer will probably be zero. You don't have to worry about shifting your grip to activate your slide stop if you never shoot the gun dry. Always count your rounds and make sure there's at least one in the pipe and you will never have a problem. Extended slide locks or extended anything usually end up activating when you least want them to....like in a match.
 
+1 to Rob! The other thing about an extended slide lock is that it is insinuating you're going to use your right hand to release the slide lock. That's WRONG!

The proper method is to insert magazine and release the slide with your left hand on the way to regaining the proper grip. That thumb is there anyway, so use it.
 
Freedom Ventures said:
+1 to Rob! The other thing about an extended slide lock is that it is insinuating you're going to use your right hand to release the slide lock. That's WRONG!

The proper method is to insert magazine and release the slide with your left hand on the way to regaining the proper grip. That thumb is there anyway, so use it.
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Exactly. I was actually going to mention this as well, but realized I might be making the assumption that he's right handed. But if left handed, you trip the slide lock with the index finger, so extending it still doesn't add anything for you.

By the way, most top shooters deactivate their slide stops anyway, so they CAN'T lock open....ever.
 
relliott said:
By the way, most top shooters deactivate their slide stops anyway, so they CAN'T lock open....ever.
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Exactly, I usually pin and short stroke my guns, open and standard so that there is no possiblility of the slide stop operating. When I had my P9 I replaced the slide stop with a straight pin.
 
Maybe you right handers have this problem too, but if you are left handed make sure you don't have an extended mag release either...

There is more reason than one to NOT put your hands/gun all the way into a port... ohhh if I could only re-shoot the strip club stage at the 2006 Quebec Provincials...
 
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