Para LDA

The LDA trigger is very light and crisp but the problem is the trigger reset.

Also, gunsmiths have told me the trigger will not hold up with high round count (10k a year), smth about the plastic in them will get weak.

For a carry gun it would be nice...a snubby 3.5" with a LDA !! SWEET!
 
however if you are coming from a revolver or a relatively short time of semi-auto use the trigger reset is not much of an issue. can't speak for new manufacture, but as of 3 years ago there was no plastic in the trgger assembly.
I was very impressed with the trigger and the accuracy of the LDA. My issues at the time were occassionly short stroking the trigger when engaging mutiple close targets, and issues regarding (IPSC) production rules for magazines and the crappy 10 round mags that Para makes. and of course that I prefer the feel of a CZ. If you want a DA gun, with the same trigger pull every time and a steel frame to absorb recoil, the LDA is the way to go.
 
I have had a 9MM LTD LDA for several years, and apart from the crappy mags, it has made an awesome Production division shooter.
If you believe guys like Todd Jarret, it is actually recommended technique to
touch the front of the trigger guard,with your trigger finger, between (longer) shots... gives a little more time for the gun to settle, and results in better accuracy (and higher scores) on any course of fire longer (in distance) than contact range.
I have just aquired another LTD in stainless in 45ACP with the LDA trigger and it looks like I have another 'keeper''!:D
 
I've got one in 40, but have a hard time getting used to the trigger reset; if you don't get ALL the way forward to pick up the sear again, it plays hell with your splits :)
 
I have two Para's. The first, a Carry 12, was bought NIB. I bought the second, a used C6.45, because the thick grip of the Carry 12 made it harder to conceal. Both guns have fired everything I've tried in them.

The most accurate rounds are my lead SWC 200 gr reloads. Both guns are nearly as accurate as my Sig 220. The LDA is similar to a DA revolver. The trigger pull is always the same. The long trigger reset is no problem for me but that could be because I'm used to shooting the Sig. I don't compete in any of the shooting sports so the long reset doesn't bother me.

John
 
Have a Para Ord 7.45 LDA stainless and I love it! Reliable and accurate. Replaced the rosewood grips with rubber (Pachmyr). Never any trigger reset problem, in fact never thought of it. Now that I've heard of it, will I experience the problem? Hope not. Highly recommend LDA; a terrific trigger in my opinion.
 
I'm partial to the traditional 1911 single action trigger, but after trying Bluebell's I was quite impressed. The trigger is much lighter than I was expecting—I had been thinking it'd be about 10 lb (like a double action S&W) but it was a lot lighter (maybe 5lb?) and still very smooth. I actually shot it better than my single action Colt Combat Target.
 
I have a P18-9 LDA Limited in 9mm that I was using for IPSC Prodcution class (I went over to the evil Beretta). I have over 10 000 rounds through mine now and I have not seen the problems associated with undue wear of parts that was described above. The crappy mags that PARA makes though have been a real issue. I had to buy more of those plastic base plates because they were breaking after being dropped on concrete range floors during practise and matches.

The biggest issue with the gun is the trigger reset. While the pull is very crisp and light, the reset is very long and slows you (I mean me) down ALOT! My fingers just aren't as fast as Jerry Miculek.

The weight of the gun is nice though, with the all steel frame, the 9 mm recoils like a .32.
 
KDX, this is my Para 12 LDA. I like it and the trigger a lot but find this pistol with 13 rounds too heavy for CCW. Two of my friends find the recoil snappy but i have never noticed it. I rank mine as a good solid performer. Regards, Richard :D
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I really like the feel of the LDA . It's different than a SA but not as much as you would think and the trigger is suprisingly light . I found the gun very accurite and the function flawless .
If anyone is looking to buy one I have my 7-45 for sale ( tough decision ) along with other 1911's as I am reducing what has become a gun collection . :redface:
 
Nine,

You had me choking as I read that. I did say "almost feel bad........".

I am sorry that Canada's gun laws have gotten so bad. I remember the good old days when things were different.

John
 
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