backroadman81

What would the going price be for a lightly used Para 1911 as described in title? Pros and cons or anything I should know about this.

Also any info on Sako 85 300 mag. good or bad never heard of it before tonight.

Thanks

HOTTJEEP

What brand? What condition? How old?

backroadman81

2-3 yrs old
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HOTTJEEP

Depending on what model it is and condition there base models are at like 550 plus new so I mean really just depends on condition and model but for a used base model I'd say 375.00 to 425.00 at least where I am at.

backroadman81

Is there anything I should look for? The gentleman I was talking to about it said he only sent about 30-40 rounds through it. this is one of over 300 guns he has That I seen. Kind of reminded me of the movie Tremors

HOTTJEEP

I would look down the barrel and see how the rifelings look and make sure the slide isn't loose also what kind of shape is the bluing is in.

bigbluejk

I wouldn't buy a para myself. I love 1911's but theres can go sideways.

thedrod

I've owned a Para Ordnance Big Hawg.

It was a great feeling and great shooting gun....

but it just didn't last..... the ejector came loose, the magazine would drop out of the gun while shooting.

Maybe newer models are different. I did read that the big hawg had some mfg problems...but should be fixed now.

I'd buy one again if they did indeed improve. It was a great feeling gun. Amazing.

Same situation with my Kimber. I had a 3" model Ultra, and it was a pile of dung. It felt great, but no amount of oil or lube would keep it reliable.

backroadman81

So to sum this up.

Jams and poor craftsmanship.

az-gunner

personal opinion here....
If you must have a double stack 1911 go Colt, or Springfield

I know thats know in everyone's budget.

In which case I would suggest go with a quality single stack 1911,
or go with a different platform ie; XD45, Glock 21/30