para ordnance p16 - The Firearms Forum

llama.45 · 12-16-2006, 08:44 PM

yesterday i traded my ruger 345 and 50 bucks for a gently used para ordnance p16 in 40 s&w.i have heard rumors that will a new barrel and stiffer recoil spring these can be easily converted to 10mm.is there any truth to this?i used to have a 10mm and i think that a 16 shot 1911 style 10mm would be a great thing if it is possible.can this be done?

southernshooter · 12-16-2006, 10:18 PM

I am not sure about the 10mm but I do know most 40's can be easily converted to .357 Sig

Ursus · 12-17-2006, 08:13 AM

I don't know about this conversion, but I'd be a little suspicious about reliable feeding, if you're thinking to use the same mag., aren't you?

llama.45 · 12-17-2006, 10:14 AM

yes i was wanting to use the same mag.that is another rumor that i have heard that is possible.i have heard good thing about the 357 sig too.might have to look into that if this 10mm thing doesnt work out.

Ursus · 12-17-2006, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by llama.45

yes i was wanting to use the same mag.that is another rumor that i have heard that is possible.i have heard good thing about the 357 sig too.might have to look into that if this 10mm thing doesnt work out.

That would be a lot easier.

Bruce FLinch · 12-17-2006, 07:47 PM

I love my Para P1640L. I use it for IPSC. What are you going to do with yours? Haven't met anyone who reloads 357 sig. Pricier ammo than .40 isn't it?

Nighthawk · 12-17-2006, 08:07 PM

question: isn't 40 & 10mm about the same. what's difference.

Bruce FLinch · 12-17-2006, 08:19 PM

The 10mm case is longer than the 40. It's too cold to go to the garage to check the Lyman book or I would tell you the exact difference!

Nighthawk · 12-17-2006, 09:53 PM

thanks- I've never been involved with either cal. been thinking about 40 because 45 bothers my arthiritus in hand

12-16-2006, 08:44 PM	#1
llama.45 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: sewanee,tennessee Posts: 406	para ordnance p16 yesterday i traded my ruger 345 and 50 bucks for a gently used para ordnance p16 in 40 s&w.i have heard rumors that will a new barrel and stiffer recoil spring these can be easily converted to 10mm.is there any truth to this?i used to have a 10mm and i think that a 16 shot 1911 style 10mm would be a great thing if it is possible.can this be done? __________________ chris -->

12-16-2006, 10:18 PM	#2
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: para ordnance p16 I am not sure about the 10mm but I do know most 40's can be easily converted to .357 Sig __________________ Only you can see this

12-17-2006, 08:13 AM	#3
Ursus Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: El Salvador, Central America. Posts: 1,030	Re: para ordnance p16 I don't know about this conversion, but I'd be a little suspicious about reliable feeding, if you're thinking to use the same mag., aren't you? __________________ SI VIS PACEM, PARABELLUM.

12-17-2006, 10:14 AM	#4
llama.45 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: sewanee,tennessee Posts: 406	Re: para ordnance p16 yes i was wanting to use the same mag.that is another rumor that i have heard that is possible.i have heard good thing about the 357 sig too.might have to look into that if this 10mm thing doesnt work out. __________________ chris

12-17-2006, 07:47 PM	#6
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: para ordnance p16 I love my Para P1640L. I use it for IPSC. What are you going to do with yours? Haven't met anyone who reloads 357 sig. Pricier ammo than .40 isn't it? __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work.

12-17-2006, 08:07 PM	#7
Nighthawk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Central Texas Posts: 3,330	Re: para ordnance p16 question: isn't 40 & 10mm about the same. what's difference. __________________ Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives." --John Adams, letter to Benjamin Rush, April 18, 1808 NRA Life TSRA Life GOA Member

12-17-2006, 08:19 PM	#8
Bruce FLinch Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bay Point, Kali..aka Gun Point Posts: 5,016	Re: para ordnance p16 The 10mm case is longer than the 40. It's too cold to go to the garage to check the Lyman book or I would tell you the exact difference! __________________ A bad day @ the Range, is better than a good day @ work.

12-17-2006, 09:53 PM	#9
Nighthawk Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: South Central Texas Posts: 3,330	Re: para ordnance p16 thanks- I've never been involved with either cal. been thinking about 40 because 45 bothers my arthiritus in hand __________________ Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives." --John Adams, letter to Benjamin Rush, April 18, 1808 NRA Life TSRA Life GOA Member