para or springfield??

trc313

I have found a seller looking to get rid of one s. armory micro compact 45 acp and one para ordinance pxt 1911 45 acp. Which, in your opinion, is the better gun? What is a fair price for either one of them?

sig232

I would go with the Para, just my opinion. I had an hard time getting my springfield to cycle properly. It was a compact, alum frame, made in Brazil. Went back to the factory. Still didn't operate very well. Watch out for the compact springfields. I do think the newer models are much better. Value I will let the experts post.

hughbetcha

I would go with the Springfield Armory cause mine always cycles.

Frogbert

This information comes directly from Springfield Armory:

Only the frames are made in Brazil, and only of top quality steel, never aluminum.

NickCWinter

Para if it works reliably for you. Cycling glitches with smaller frames are sometimes just a funciton of frame size/chosen ammo, sometimes just getting used to shooting that piece.

1911a1-fan

S.A. all the way

Nighthawk

I have to say the Springfield, I have the Loaded Model and the TRP Model and their both excellant handguns. I own one Para Hi-Cap .40 S&W I havent had any problems with but feel their over priced and I dont care for the trigger on it. Good Luck!!

sig232

"Frogbert" The frame of my Springfield was made in Brazil and I thought it was alum. In fact the feedramp actually had become dented from the rounds hitting it and not feeding properly. I worked on it with a very light emory cloth to smooth it up and it did help but would still jam with certain types of ammo. Liked ball the best.

frankcastle13

I have shot both before and I prefer the springfield.

Frogbert

I own both a SA MicroCompact GI .45 3-inch and a SA Champion GI .45 4-inch and they both are smooth-functioning and accurate. I limp-wristed the Micro once during the first clip shot through it, and got a hangup. That's the only one ever in a couple of hundred rounds, both FMJs and semi-jacketed HPs. They're solid and reliable.
Great little .45s:

Frogbert

Here's the one I wish I had:



http://www.springfield-armory.com/*-pstl-1911-ch.shtml

yearofspider

quote:Originally posted by Frogbert
Here's the one I wish I had:



http://www.springfield-armory.com/*-pstl-1911-ch.shtml
That is a nice one.

Here's mine:

I've never had a problem with mine cycling. I'd go with SA.

Locust Fork

I have carried the Springfield micro for about a year...it wouldn't feed some ammo...like the Taurus brass hp...and others would feed fine....I had our gunsmith "throat and polish" it for me and it will feed empty brass now. I paid $650 for mine (new with everything...night sites, extended slide rel. extended safety) I would put about $500 in a used gun like mine....but if it were a base line model about $300 to $350 is a fair price anything over that is getting into new gun price range.

A good 1911 that is on sale (from our wholesaler) is the Smith and Wesson Scandium....they are running about $650 new.

My husband has a hard time shooting my micro....because his hands are too big to get a good hold on the smaller grip. It jams on him after every third shot.

11BravoCrunchie

Springfield. Definatly. Even their "low-end" guns have the same barrel and firing mechanisms as their top-end match-grade pistols. Besides, they've been making 1911s since 1911. I think they'd have a lot of practice.

temblor

quote:Originally posted by Zulu7
Springfield. Definatly. Even their "low-end" guns have the same barrel and firing mechanisms as their top-end match-grade pistols. Besides, they've been making 1911s since 1911. I think they'd have a lot of practice.

It's not the same place (Company) as the original Springfield Armory. They are just licensed to use the name....................

Red223

Para Ordinance!!!

They have some of the best 1911's on the market. Try finding a compliant on Para Ordinance online. I ain't never seen one.