Need an Evaluation of a Para SX1345S

[yelloweyenw]

Hi All,



I've been thinking about purchasing a pistol for carrying while bowhunting and a bit of personal protection.  I've heard and read some very nice comments about the Colt M1911A1 .45 ACP's and thought that might do the trick if I could find one, or a maybe a newer model of some brand. 



In the mean time, my girlfriend is trying to unload her Para SX1345S on me.  I've read a few reviews on Para and they seem ok. I thought I'd ask for an evaluation of this gun if anyone has experience with it or any of the Para .45's.  How much of a handicap to accuracy is the shorter 4.25" barrel versus the 5" (I usually can't hit the broadside of a barn with a gun - see the part about me being bowhunter!)?  Also, how much should I expect to pay for this gun?



Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

[ing]

Hi All,



I've been thinking about purchasing a pistol for carrying while bowhunting and a bit of personal protection.  I've heard and read some very nice comments about the Colt M1911A1 .45 ACP's and thought that might do the trick if I could find one, or a maybe a newer model of some brand. 



In the mean time, my girlfriend is trying to unload her Para SX1345S on me.  I've read a few reviews on Para and they seem ok. I thought I'd ask for an evaluation of this gun if anyone has experience with it or any of the Para .45's.  How much of a handicap to accuracy is the shorter 4.25" barrel versus the 5" (I usually can't hit the broadside of a barn with a gun - see the part about me being bowhunter!)?  Also, how much should I expect to pay for this gun?



Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!

Check out Kimber's 1911's.  I've got a Custom II, its a great gun.

[superdown]

[quoteCheck out Kimber's 1911's.  I've got a Custom II, its a great gun.][/quote]                                                            I have the Eclipse Custom II and i agree it's a great gun.

[Bofire]

Paraordnance is a good gun, the grip is too fat, I do not like double stack magazines. The barrel length wont hurt you.
I also carry a Kimber.
Carl