I could be wrong ,but this seems like the ultimate concealed carry 45 , Ive read about it and I like what Ive read, does anybody have one of these? and can you tell me how it shoots and carries?
I totally agree.I've carried a P-12 45 for 8 years. Great weapon. Accurate, a little on the heavy side, but when you have a short barreled handgun with 12 rounds of .45 ACP, you are batting clean up! I carry in a Mitch Rosen Express Lite holster. Never had a malfunction with military ball or my anti-personnel rounds (Tactical HST, 230gr) by Federal. I have fed this pistol just about everything I can find in .45ACP and it just runs! As far as customer service/support; about 4 yrs after I got the pistol one of my mags wouldn't load more than 9 rounds. Called the folks in Pineville, NC, they said send in the mag, and I received a new one in about 5 days! In addition, I want to upgrade the sights and the Para folks said send them the slide and they would take care of the rest for the cost of the sights alone! I think that speaks pretty well of their customer service.
Nice upgrades, GunHugger!"And I have no idea what the one guy that reviewed the guide rod above is talking about when he says it sticks out of the front of the pistol, mine doesn't."
I totally agree.
I've owned a P12 since they were first made in the early 1990's, can't remember the exact year. I was working in a gun shop at the time and it was the first one I ever had my hands on.
It's has been my carry gun since that time. Never once did it ever fail, the finish is just fine and I have shot it a good bit. I can't really speak of their Customer Service since I haven't had a reason to find out. Besides I work on my own guns and wouldn't send it to them anyway.
Someone mentioned parts are scarce...I haven't found that to be true since most of it's parts are standard 1911 parts with a few exceptions such as the trigger, mags and grips. Wilson Combat still offers a lot of stuff for them. And speaking of Wilson, I highly recommend the Wilson Combat Full Length Guide Rod for the P12. HIGHLY recommend it. It makes a big difference.
http://shopwilsoncombat.com/Full-Length-Guide-Rod-Officers/productinfo/25CO/
And I have no idea what the one guy that reviewed the guide rod above is talking about when he says it sticks out of the front of the pistol, mine doesn't.
Here's a pic of mine, almost 20 years of carry and use.
It also has Wilson Combat ambi safety, extended slide release, stainless barrel bushing, extended mag release, rear sight, trigger, stainless hex head grip screws and a Hogue wrap around finger groove grip. And a few things I'm forgetting.
Wilson Combat stuff;
http://shopwilsoncombat.com/1911-Accessories/departments/13/
Hogue grip;
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/86353
"The Para out performs the competitors in accuracy and reliability" this is a large blanket type of statement that has little basis. Unless you have done some sort of documented study verses several of Paras competitors, I dont see how you came to this conclusion.P.S. Para P12 handles all ammo and out performs the competitors in accuracy and reliability. But it is not perfect.
Use factory mags.I have one that I bought in the 90's and I have never had it working correctly. It has been back to Para 3 times and it is now there and has been for 2 months. Seems they have replaced every part but it still will not go through a full mag with any rounds (reloads or factory) without a FTF, FTE or stovepipe. I know othere have them an they run great but not this one Yet. Maybe 3rd time is a charm
GunHugger;1187848 Use factory mags. said:Why would you suggest that ?
Why?GunHugger;1187848 Use factory mags. said:Why would you suggest that ?
Because I have 3 off brands in a drawer that don't work worth a darn. All five factory mags work just fine, that's why.
Why did you ask?