Para SSP 1911... Info Anyone???

[Schmitty19]

I have an opportunity to pickup a Para SSP, but I'm struggling to find what it retailed for or its value(*its mint) as it is discontinued. The seller said he paid $1400 for it. Just looking to see if anyone has any in sight on this 1911 as it is a beauty! Thanks for looking!

 

[plinker 777]

Para has a dubious reputation. {I'm being polite}

 

[heavenIsAlie]

Para is crap

 

[Slavex]

HeavenIsAllie is still being polite.

Para is vile garbage with no customer support to speak of up here.

 

[Schmitty19]

Wow really lol, is it more of a customer service thing or what makes them crap?

 

[Vincent1213]

I had to get mine refinished because the factory finish was chipping off.

 

[Schmitty19]

So Remington R1 Enhanced it is lol. Figured its a nice looking pistol but I've been drawn to the Remmy from the start. Local gun shop has a special edition 1of5 I may jump on..

 

[tazik]

don't hesitate for the R1, I have it (R1 enhanced) , I love this gun, very smooth action, dead acurate !! works flawless !!

p.s. : the business store should not keep their guns hammer up in the display .....

 

[TACTICAL111]

Sorry man, but Para is questionable at best, with no customer service. Been there done that. That's about as polite as I can be on the subject

 

[Schmitty19]

Thanks for the input guys! Want to make sure my first pistol isn't a dud!

 

[NAA]

Personally, I'd pass on the Para, but I'd buy a Remington R1....


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NAA.

 

[heavenIsAlie]

HeavenIsAllie is still being polite.

Para is vile garbage with no customer support to speak of up here.

i was on my phone lol, to lazy to write a longer post about how bad they are

I'd buy a kimber before a para and if you have seen my posts about kimber...

 

[Bolivar]

I actually have an SSP and so does a buddy of mine. We both love them. Work really well despite the reputation of Para. Finish is weak and wears easily but I have to to shoot with not to look at.

That being said, I bought mine used in 2005 and paid about $600 for it if I recall correctly. $1,400 is way steep in my opinion.

Hope the OP is real happy with his Remington R1 purchase. Good shooting.

 

[enefgee]

Wow, Para got killed and Dilligaf didn't even get a shot in - cool. OP - you made the right move, life is too short for guns that don't work, and take longer to fix than they did to make. I firmly believe that Norinco makes a better, more consistent and more durable 1911 than Para. At least you can fix a Norc.

 

[snoopycda]

He wont be getting customer support on a used pistol any way.
If it is your first and you want a 1911 get a Norinco and spend the other 1000.00 on dress up or ammo.
You wont look back.
My only b!tch is that they are heavy, but that is good right?

 

[NAA]

I firmly believe that Norinco makes a better, more consistent and more durable 1911 than Para. At least you can fix a Norc.

+1

Personally, I'd take a bone stock Norc 1911A1 over any model of Para all day long.


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NAA.

 

[waynewjw]

So before you buy anything, go to 1911Forum.com and you can search for pretty much every type of pistol made and get the good and the bad. I've got a Para 18/9 LDA Ltd, Canadian made, and it's a gem. Excellent finish, stainless, no wear and shots dead on. If you can find a Canadian made Para then you've probably got no issues with finish, etc.

http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=331114&highlight=para+PXT

Gets you the date of mfg.
My 2 cents.