Just traded for a Para - The Firearms Forum

Pabooger · 09-11-2004, 06:47 PM

The neighbor bought a new Para Ordinance SS subcompact 45 with the night sites and the rosewood grips. He can't shoot it with out limp wristing it so he had cycle problems. He didn't feel comfortable with it so I traded him my Marlin 1894 Cowboy 44 Mag carbine for the pistol, a holster and 4 Para Mags and 1 Wilson combat mag.

How did I do???

djohns6 · 09-11-2004, 07:12 PM

I own a 7/45 LDA myself . Ya done good in my book .

tideman · 09-11-2004, 07:48 PM

Pa...don't you know THEFT is ILLEGAL?

Tideman [Jealous in TEXAS]

stash247 · 09-11-2004, 10:22 PM

Hey, Pa- I'll trade ya an 1894 in 357,44, or 45 Colt for the pistol and mags, and you can pick the caliber!
Ya did GOOD!!!
Yer neighbor's got a gun he can shoot, you got a gun you wanted, and no shots were fired. That sounds like paradise, to me.
P-10, or P-12?? Both are good pistols, but the P-10 is a little short in the handle, for me.
Both will handle the largest of the Para mags, since the mag catch/slide dimension is a constant.
Let us know how it shoots! Terry

jjmitchell60 · 09-11-2004, 11:22 PM

Good deal Pa. I got me another Springfield 45/70 trapdoor that looks exactly like my 1873 except different sights and it is dated 1884. Best part is between $200 and $300 for her! If you need any mags for the Para, let me look and see what I have. I just found today 5 full 50 cal ammo cans of reloaded 45s! Next time I head your way I might have o drive the Dodge 3500 diesel dually to haul the ammo! Not joking by the way!!!! Like Charlie stated, only problem is finding diesel fuel in smaller towns or rural areas.

punchie · 09-12-2004, 11:05 AM

OK Pa, ya done good. (ah, er, ahm how long did you have to kiss him for that deal...lol). CAUTION...CAUTION be warned that 1911 style pistols almost demand to be surrounded by their close relatives.

JJ, 5 cans of 45 huh. Plenty of diesel in this area..lol.

45Smashemflat · 09-12-2004, 11:10 AM

You did real good - I like the Marlin too, but the Para sounds like a winner, esp with all the extra goodies. Only item to check on, I had one Para that kept blowing out the Spring Plug, musta been a bad batch. This one was a std Gov't model. Might want to check that out on yours.

Pabooger · 09-12-2004, 11:41 AM

Im gonna miss my Cowboy but Ive always wanted a 45, and now I have a good one to boot!!!

Para Model C7.45 LDA Stainless 3,5 BBL Nite sites, bought new in February! I received 4 para mags and 1 Wilson Combat mag, case, video and holster! Im happy and Billy is happy, he wanted a Cowboy and now he has a nice one!

punchie · 09-12-2004, 12:29 PM

Dang Pa, you didn't say it was a 7.45 LDA. You better go give him another kiss!!!

AlleninAlaska · 09-12-2004, 12:46 PM

Todd Jarrett would be proud of ya.

glocknut · 09-12-2004, 08:43 PM

I'm not a tremendiously big 1911 fan, but I sure do love the finish on that one !!!! I just looove stainless....

Nice looking piece !!!!!!

mike
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Remington597 · 09-13-2004, 05:45 AM

Nice photo taking . I like the way you arranged the mags all around it.

SouthernMoss · 09-13-2004, 07:12 AM

Nice, Pa!!

Shooter45 · 09-13-2004, 11:23 AM

Pa, ya done good.

Now, when are you buying your next 1911.

No one owns just one 1911.

09-11-2004, 06:47 PM	#1
Pabooger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northwestern, Penna. Posts: 1,940	Just traded for a Para The neighbor bought a new Para Ordinance SS subcompact 45 with the night sites and the rosewood grips. He can't shoot it with out limp wristing it so he had cycle problems. He didn't feel comfortable with it so I traded him my Marlin 1894 Cowboy 44 Mag carbine for the pistol, a holster and 4 Para Mags and 1 Wilson combat mag. How did I do??? __________________ Springer Spaniels leave footprints in your heart! Forum Admin at www.homeattherange.com --> Last edited by Pabooger; 09-12-2004 at 11:43 AM..

09-11-2004, 07:12 PM	#2
djohns6 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 194	Re: Just traded for a Para I own a 7/45 LDA myself . Ya done good in my book .

09-11-2004, 07:48 PM	#3
tideman V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: TEXAS, of course! Posts: 269	Re: Just traded for a Para Pa...don't you know THEFT is ILLEGAL? Tideman [Jealous in TEXAS] __________________ God Bless TEXAS!

09-11-2004, 10:22 PM	#4
stash247 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 2,815	Re: Just traded for a Para Hey, Pa- I'll trade ya an 1894 in 357,44, or 45 Colt for the pistol and mags, and you can pick the caliber! Ya did GOOD!!! Yer neighbor's got a gun he can shoot, you got a gun you wanted, and no shots were fired. That sounds like paradise, to me. P-10, or P-12?? Both are good pistols, but the P-10 is a little short in the handle, for me. Both will handle the largest of the Para mags, since the mag catch/slide dimension is a constant. Let us know how it shoots! Terry __________________ Don't start no s**t and there won't be none, Terry

09-11-2004, 11:22 PM	#5
jjmitchell60 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Raised in Buzzard Roost near Frog Town in hillls of Kentucky Contributor Posts: 1,474	Re: Just traded for a Para Good deal Pa. I got me another Springfield 45/70 trapdoor that looks exactly like my 1873 except different sights and it is dated 1884. Best part is between $200 and $300 for her! If you need any mags for the Para, let me look and see what I have. I just found today 5 full 50 cal ammo cans of reloaded 45s! Next time I head your way I might have o drive the Dodge 3500 diesel dually to haul the ammo! Not joking by the way!!!! Like Charlie stated, only problem is finding diesel fuel in smaller towns or rural areas. __________________ Oath Keepers NOT ON OUR WATCH www.oathkeepers.org 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed. "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." -- Benjamin Franklin When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes Duty... Thomas Jefferson

09-12-2004, 11:05 AM	#6
punchie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 784	Re: Just traded for a Para OK Pa, ya done good. (ah, er, ahm how long did you have to kiss him for that deal...lol). CAUTION...CAUTION be warned that 1911 style pistols almost demand to be surrounded by their close relatives. JJ, 5 cans of 45 huh. Plenty of diesel in this area..lol. __________________ AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY

09-12-2004, 11:10 AM	#7
45Smashemflat Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,494	Re: Just traded for a Para You did real good - I like the Marlin too, but the Para sounds like a winner, esp with all the extra goodies. Only item to check on, I had one Para that kept blowing out the Spring Plug, musta been a bad batch. This one was a std Gov't model. Might want to check that out on yours.

09-12-2004, 11:41 AM	#8
Pabooger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northwestern, Penna. Posts: 1,940	Re: Just traded for a Para Im gonna miss my Cowboy but Ive always wanted a 45, and now I have a good one to boot!!! Para Model C7.45 LDA Stainless 3,5 BBL Nite sites, bought new in February! I received 4 para mags and 1 Wilson Combat mag, case, video and holster! Im happy and Billy is happy, he wanted a Cowboy and now he has a nice one! Attached Images __________________ Springer Spaniels leave footprints in your heart! Forum Admin at www.homeattherange.com

09-12-2004, 12:29 PM	#9
punchie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 784	Re: Just traded for a Para Dang Pa, you didn't say it was a 7.45 LDA. You better go give him another kiss!!! __________________ AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY

09-12-2004, 12:46 PM	#10
AlleninAlaska V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bethel, Alaska Posts: 252	Re: Just traded for a Para Todd Jarrett would be proud of ya. __________________ Allen Glore Delta Firearms & Supply P.O. Box 1228 Bethel, Alaska 99559 (907)543-2080 aglore@gci.net

09-12-2004, 08:43 PM	#11
glocknut Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: THE FORUM MASCOTT... Posts: 12,482	Re: Just traded for a Para I'm not a tremendiously big 1911 fan, but I sure do love the finish on that one !!!! I just looove stainless.... Nice looking piece !!!!!! mike gn __________________ Where O where are you tonight? Why have you gone and left me alone? I searched to world over and a thought i found true love... You met another and PTThhh you were gone....

09-13-2004, 05:45 AM	#12
Remington597 Former Guest Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,201	Re: Just traded for a Para Nice photo taking . I like the way you arranged the mags all around it.

09-13-2004, 07:12 AM	#13
SouthernMoss Admin Tech Staff Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SW MS Contributor Posts: 10,651	Re: Just traded for a Para Nice, Pa!! __________________ My Second protects your First "I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand." - Susan B Anthony

09-13-2004, 11:23 AM	#14
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	Re: Just traded for a Para Pa, ya done good. Now, when are you buying your next 1911. No one owns just one 1911.