My new Para LDA 3-1/2" .45acp Range Report

riverider · 02-28-2008, 02:17 PM

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This the sweetest 1911 I have owned it's got such a great trigger with the LDA (lite double action)

Brand new I just cleaned and oiled it and gave it a quick look and off to the local range. Being stainless both frame and slide I was somewhat worried about galling also I have had problems with my 3" Kimber Ultra Carry .45 with FTF and FTEs.
So I really wanted togive the new Para a test. I fired 200 rounds of 230gr ball FMJ Ammo. 100 was WWB and 100 Fioocchi. Also 20 Rem. Golden Saber 230gr JHP +Ps

The Para is snappy and very easy to keep on target. Not once did it fail to preform. I was just blown away at how good a 1911 this Sub Compact really was.

Todd Jarret does a lot of shooting with the Para LDA he is one of their experts and I give Todd a lot of respect.

Take down is simple no extra tool needed as it has no bushing. Recoil spring is a two spring Assy. fitted into a small retaining cup that installs in the slide.

It comes with a really good Manual and a DVD with Todd Jarret explaining how to take it apart and get used to the new type LDA trigger. Also a few extras about shooting it.

It's the Paras super double action trigger that make it so easy to shoot it's not like a standard 1911 trigger but after firing it you just know it's really good to go.

This one is a keeper.

Windwalker · 02-28-2008, 02:44 PM

Aren't these great pistols! I have a Carry 12LDA and it's a blast to shoot. It is my favorite carry gun. Enjoy the shooting and post some targets when you can.

riverider · 02-28-2008, 02:57 PM

My local indoor range is not the greatest they stuck me over at the side where the lighting was really poor they wanted to keep me away from a bunch of security guys shooting at the good side of range for some reason.
I had a hard time just seeing my sights. Also they make you keep your target at 15 yards out won't allow it any closer.

But I can tell you this my new LDA 3-1/2" .45 shot better groups then I could ever shoot with my 5" Kimber and a lot better then with my 3" Kimber.

It's the LDA trigger that makes it so great to shoot. It's just a really good shooter.

And it fits in my 4" Comp-Tac and Milt Sparks 1911 holsters so I don't need to buy any new holsters I am holster poor already.

02-28-2008, 02:17 PM	#1
riverider Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 55	My new Para LDA 3-1/2" .45acp Range Report ParaLDA45b.jpg - Image - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting ParaLDA45a.jpg - Image - Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting Para USA, High-Quality Handguns: Products This the sweetest 1911 I have owned it's got such a great trigger with the LDA (lite double action) Brand new I just cleaned and oiled it and gave it a quick look and off to the local range. Being stainless both frame and slide I was somewhat worried about galling also I have had problems with my 3" Kimber Ultra Carry .45 with FTF and FTEs. So I really wanted togive the new Para a test. I fired 200 rounds of 230gr ball FMJ Ammo. 100 was WWB and 100 Fioocchi. Also 20 Rem. Golden Saber 230gr JHP +Ps The Para is snappy and very easy to keep on target. Not once did it fail to preform. I was just blown away at how good a 1911 this Sub Compact really was. Todd Jarret does a lot of shooting with the Para LDA he is one of their experts and I give Todd a lot of respect. Take down is simple no extra tool needed as it has no bushing. Recoil spring is a two spring Assy. fitted into a small retaining cup that installs in the slide. It comes with a really good Manual and a DVD with Todd Jarret explaining how to take it apart and get used to the new type LDA trigger. Also a few extras about shooting it. It's the Paras super double action trigger that make it so easy to shoot it's not like a standard 1911 trigger but after firing it you just know it's really good to go. This one is a keeper. Last edited by riverider; 02-28-2008 at 02:25 PM.

02-28-2008, 02:44 PM	#2
Windwalker Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,596	Aren't these great pistols! I have a Carry 12LDA and it's a blast to shoot. It is my favorite carry gun. Enjoy the shooting and post some targets when you can. __________________ America: Love it and protect it or leave it

02-28-2008, 02:57 PM	#3
riverider Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 55	Range was dark where I was shooting My local indoor range is not the greatest they stuck me over at the side where the lighting was really poor they wanted to keep me away from a bunch of security guys shooting at the good side of range for some reason. I had a hard time just seeing my sights. Also they make you keep your target at 15 yards out won't allow it any closer. But I can tell you this my new LDA 3-1/2" .45 shot better groups then I could ever shoot with my 5" Kimber and a lot better then with my 3" Kimber. It's the LDA trigger that makes it so great to shoot. It's just a really good shooter. And it fits in my 4" Comp-Tac and Milt Sparks 1911 holsters so I don't need to buy any new holsters I am holster poor already.