1911 Guys, Can we talk about these new Para USA guns?

[2001SportTJ]

I agree. Dan Wessons are top notch and very much worth it, but I could then just spend a couple hundred more and get a Baer Custom, so where does "save a couple hundred and get...." end?

I could also get a TRP for around $1,200, sure, but the $800-1000 price range is a sweet spot for a solid 1911 without getting too crazy. It might not seem significant to you, but for people in the entry level price range, it is a good step up and more than sufficient for their needs.

I haven't figured that out yet. I'll let you know when I do though.

True. If it's just going to be a range gun then I guess that you don't really need all the craftsmanship or reliability of a Dan Wesson, or a semi-custom or custom 1911. I don't buy range toys though so I tend to take those factors into consideration when I'm purchasing any gun.

 

[2001SportTJ]

I can tell you that my favorite(and most reliable) 1911 that I have is a Kimber TLE II that I have about $850(including CT laser grips) in. I have over 10,000 rounds through that gun and zero malfunctions. The only thing that I have ever done to it was changed the recoil spring, firing pin spring and mainspring. I have pretty much retired it now though. I gave it to my dad because he loved it(and just to insure I didn't get bored and trade it off like I have been known to do ). It rides in his briefcase now and only gets shot when he comes to the range with me every couple months.

 

[sparked1]

I had a chance recently to buy a TLE ll for $750 but passed. Kind of regretted it, but oh well. Just bored and looking to venture out From the usual suspects I guess. Hey, I may have to take one for the team and try these Paras out. Unless I run into a better deal on a TRP or maybe a hard chromed Trojan, that is.

 

[2001SportTJ]

I had a chance recently to buy a TLE ll for $750 but passed.

 

[Lazarus]

I agree. Dan Wessons are top notch and very much worth it, but I could then just spend a couple hundred more and get a Baer Custom, so where does "save a couple hundred and get...." end?

I could also get a TRP for around $1,200, sure, but the $800-1000 price range is a sweet spot for a solid 1911 without getting too crazy. It might not seem significant to you, but for people in the entry level price range, it is a good step up and more than sufficient for their needs.

What Baer can you get for "a couple hundred more" than a DW?

 

[bearpugh]

had a stainless expert. nice gun with a lot of features.

 

[Lazarus]

I can tell you that my favorite(and most reliable) 1911 that I have is a Kimber TLE II that I have about $850(including CT laser grips) in. I have over 10,000 rounds through that gun and zero malfunctions. The only thing that I have ever done to it was changed the recoil spring, firing pin spring and mainspring. I have pretty much retired it now though. I gave it to my dad because he loved it(and just to insure I didn't get bored and trade it off like I have been known to do ). It rides in his briefcase now and only gets shot when he comes to the range with me every couple months.

The kimber Custom II and TLE are excellent guns for the lower mid level 1911s. Not sure I would get one of their $1000+ offerings though.

 

[2001SportTJ]

What Baer can you get for "a couple hundred more" than a DW?

The TRS goes for right around $1,800. That's a couple hundred more than a DW.

 

[2001SportTJ]

The kimber Custom II and TLE are excellent guns for the lower mid level 1911s. Not sure I would get one of their $1000+ offerings though.

I had a Super Carry Custom that I would still own if it weren't for the fact that I had to sell it to buy my Guncrafter. It was an awesome 1911 and worth every penny. The only thing I hate about most Kimbers is that ****ty KimPro finish.

 

[Bulljacket]