PARA LDA in 9mm for IPSC Production,,

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Any thoughts on this one?,, I have heard that the trigger reset is long, but is it really that much of a problem in the IPSC game?

I'm considering using one in Production and retire the Sig226 for awhile.
 
I used one for a year and I found no problem adapting to the trigger reset. Very accurate and nice to shoot. The problem that I did run into was with the extra. I could get the firearm to run reliably. Ended up sending it back to the factory and they replace it with a 40SW model that runs great. Para has since resolved the problem with the extractor. If it is a new model, then there will not be an issue. If the unit is a couple of years old you may have to have the extractor swapped out.

DVC
 
DVC1911 said:
I used one for a year and I found no problem adapting to the trigger reset. Very accurate and nice to shoot. The problem that I did run into was with the extra. I could get the firearm to run reliably. Ended up sending it back to the factory and they replace it with a 40SW model that runs great. Para has since resolved the problem with the extractor. If it is a new model, then there will not be an issue. If the unit is a couple of years old you may have to have the extractor swapped out.

DVC
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Yes, the model I am looking at has the new power extractor.
 
I've never even seen one at an IPSC match in the last three years.

There were not enough at the 2007 US Nationals (The home of the 1911...) to even be statistically listed.
(Sig was 2.83% of the field; last listed)

Obviously it's popularity is a good indicator of it's ability to be a competitive pistol in IPSC production division shooting. ;)
 
WordsTwice (JB) ran one at the Nationals in Alberta this yr.

Beside the trigger reset it is a great pick. I as well ran a Sig in Prod for awhile and I had to get use to (IMO) the ugly ergonomics (spelling) reminds me of a Ruger P85..:puke: ..

So if all you have to get use to a longer trigger pull to gain the 1911 ergonomics go for it....

Besides you can get one via the Para Mil deal at a good $$ saving.

Cheers
BMW
 
Shelldrake said:
have heard that the trigger reset is long, but is it really that much of a problem in the IPSC game?
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Unless you are very comfortable and adept at slapping the trigger, I think having a short reset matters alot and moreso on the shorter courses.
 
Although I have not shot IPSC in a while, when I did shoot it back in 2006 I used the Para LDA in .40. Previously I had used a Glock, so the trigger reset "issue" was a non issue to me. I loved the gun and was surprised it did not catch on more than it did. Biggest complaint I had was with the plastic bases on the mags. Horrible design, dam things kept breaking when dropped over time. And trying to get replacements from North Silva was not always easy.

The 9mm will be fine in IPSC. A good shooter will adapt to any firearm and excel over time.
 
I have been playing around with a good selection of Production guns the last few years... and have went through all of them.

IMO, the Para's are simply not up to the game, in both Production and Standard (forget about Open).

Once all is said and done... the CZ's, Tanfoglio's and Glocks dominate for a reason. A lightly polished Glock is a thing of beauty. Simple, accurate and dependable.
 
I got my 9mm LDA shipped to me in Lethbridge two days before I shot it at the Nationals. It had some ammo issues (it didn't like my reloads) but has worked great since I sorted my ammo out. I shoot it in IPSC (Production) and in IDPA (Enhanced Service Pistol) and love it.

It only took me two mags of ammo to get used to the trigger reset and now I can easily switch from my Sig 220 (9mm)to my 1911 (.45) to my Para LDA with no dificulites.

The LDA is a great platform an I highly recommend it.


Words Twice
 
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Words Twice said:
The LDA is a great platform an I highly recommend it. Words Twice
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I concur with WT. The 1911 (Para) Platform is so versatile in any configuration that I as well highly recommend.

To back up my recommendation I will invite (as I sure WT will as well) anyone in my geographic area to come on out to the range and try my Para's. To be fair I will offer my Sig, Glock, HK to compare......(limit ammo, U bring the BEER!)

Cheers
BMW
 
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screw that,

my opinion, piece of junk. sorry George. never, ever met a Para that I liked, be it a typical 1911 or the LDA.
 
bmw said:
To back up my recommendation I will invite (as I sure WT will as well) anyone in my geographic area to come on out to the range and try my Para's. To be fair I will offer my Sig, Glock, HK to compare......(limit ammo, U bring the BEER!)

Cheers
BMW
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1. That is not an intelligent comparison unless you present something from the CZ family (which is the most popular and winningest production guns) like an CZ SP-01, CZ Shadow, Tang Stock, Tang Stock II, or MR Baby Eagle.

2. If the gun is so good, how come there was only one at the nationals - and notably - not even in the top ten?
 
Freedom Ventures said:
1. That is not an intelligent comparison unless you present something from the CZ family (which is the most popular and winningest production guns) like an CZ SP-01, CZ Shadow, Tang Stock, Tang Stock II, or MR Baby Eagle.

2. If the gun is so good, how come there was only one at the nationals - and notably - not even in the top ten?
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Not sure if it was an ammo thing,...but last Para LDA I saw being used was jamming very much so. In that respect,...any working gun would just win due to not jamming at all. (the HK will not jam:p)

that being said,...if it worked great,...how well it does would depend on the shooter.:shotgun:,..I am sure George would make it work and use it well.:welcome:
 
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