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I have a brand new Para Expert, slap the mag home and then press the release to release the mag. Nothing to press when loading, except the slide release once the mag is inserted. Sounds like that rep was just trying to cover up an issue.

Imported, what about leather? Not sure how heavy a pallet of leather stacked to the listed dimensions would be though... I would also guess some type of wood (knife handles, etc) but I believe the weight is way off for that.

Did you at least catch the fan? Surprised (and lucky for you) that you only caught the one finger.

Good luck!

Ha, I did that once. It was a mess... My thought was if the bullets were slightly warm the powder would stick better (orange powder, takes multiple coats to look decent, thought warm bullet may equal more powder and a single coating). If the bullets are slightly warm the powder does stick better, but trying to find that sweet spot on the temperature is a PITA and not worth the hassle.

Thanks, I will watch that video. Para says to allow a 500 round break in period, and since these were reloads may be an issue with those few rounds. Regardless I am loving this pistol! Shoots to POA at 25 yards - 5 rounds, 2 were touching, group was 4 inches which I don't consider bad at all since wasn't off a good rest, just sandbag.

Tractor Supply has some good looking leather belts. No idea how they will hold up though. I am currently considering a Beltman belt myself. Not sure why I didn't think about the Amish - I may swing over towards Lawrenceburg this week and see what I can find.

Another 200 rounds through the pistol. 5 feed failures, 3 of the 5 fed fine on the 2nd attempt from the mag. The other two would not feed from the mag- the bullet was jamming on the ramp and was being deformed. These were reloads, no issues with the 50 factory rounds.

Thanks for meeting me today Bersaguy. Enjoy that rifle. And Wiljo05 is a pretty good guy to deal with if you get the chance too.

I should have taken a pic of the target before I dumped the additional 3 mags on paper. At 10 yards the first 2 mags were all X and 9 ring. But then I started shooting a bit faster and pushed back to 20 yards and they spread out.  I plan to shoot it off the bench at my normal range (with sand bags, no ransom rest or anything) at 25 yards and see what it will do.

I have shot several different 1911s and have wanted to own one for quite a while. Now I own one! Para Ordnance Expert Stainless "Para's Expert Stainless is a 45 ACP with a 5" stainless match grade barrel and steel frame & slide. It has a 2-dot combat rear sight with a green fiber optic front sight. Comes with a beavertail grip safety and an adjustable skeletonized trigger. Stainless finish with polymer grips. Comes with two 8-rd magazines." My first choice going in was going to be the Springfield Loaded or RO model based on research. The store did not have the Loaded model, and I did not care for the RO when I held it and really did not care for the adjustable rear sight. I looked at a couple of other 1911s but this Para felt the best in hand and the trigger is very light. The pistol in general and the trigger feel better than my neighbor's $1300 Kimber.... I put 40 rounds through it at the store range before leaving, this thing is accurate! Well at least when I do my part, I rushed some shots and pulled them to the left. It shoots great, I cannot wait to put some more rounds downrange. I bought some bullets/primers today so will get ammo loaded up over the holiday weekend. I need to buy a couple additional mags now. I have a Blackhawk level 2 kydex holster on the way, I do plan to carry this on the times I OC.

No good pictures available right now, these are 3 years old and she has grown since then - 75# now. I adopted her from the Franklin Shelter when she was about 6 months old, back in December 2010. American Staffordshire Pit Terrier - there are times I think she is mixed with something else but both vets she has seen said they do not think there is any mix in her. She is a great dog, protective of my daughter and wife when I am not around, but also very gentle and loves to play.

I am picking up my first 1911 this Thursday. Para Ordnance Expert in stainless, with the fiber optic sight. Went shopping last Saturday, was intending to go the Springfield route after researching online but did not like the RO adjustable sight, and they did not have the Loaded model available. I held several others, and the Para felt the best. It has a great feeling trigger as well as a proclaimed match barrel.

I pulled a dozen with the kinetic puller and decided that was enough. Started thinking about how I could pull them easier, and grabbed my channel lock, wrapped them in tape, and pulled the bullets in no time. Round in the shell holder, raise the ram, grab the bullet tightly and slowly lower the ram. Same concept as a collet puller. Even with the tape, I damaged/scratched some of the jackets, but these are inexpensive FMJ for plinking only so not worried. If they were a higher end bullet I would have stuck with the kinetic puller.

Pistol brass like 9mm or 45acp, IMO doesn't matter how many times it has been fired. 20++ loadings is not uncommon. There is certainly a market for once fired brass of pretty much any caliber. Post it here (preferred!) or another forum, or there are reloading groups on Facebook if you are there.

Holy hell...I have hated doing the 25 I had to do once before. Can't even imagine... Guess I will get to it with the impact puller and save that money for some powder.

Anyone in the Columbia area have a collet puller? I have 100 .223 rounds to pull, my die moved and I didn't catch it in time. Crimped too early and bulged the case. Die is fixed now but need to pull these and all I have is an impact puller. Figured would ask here and borrow one if possible, otherwise I will set these aside and go ahead and order one. Thanks!

I read earlier about the AAC and DPMS changes. Think was on The Truth About Guns page. Maybe will get an official statement tomorrow.

Look at Tractor Supply. They have a Cannon and Winchester safe that would be in your budget. The Winchester comes with a door storage organizer built-in which will hold a couple handguns.

That could have ended better, but could have been a lot worse as well. At least they are alright, blow to the head aside.

Good story. My best friend growing up was my dog, if I was outside he was right next to me the entire time.

I wouldn't shoot in the back. Unless he was standing over a bed with a sleeping friendly, holding a weapon or unidentifiable object that could be taken as a weapon. At that point shooting would be warranted. Otherwise shooting in the back, while possibly justifiable, could open up some legal issues with your defense IMO. Also consider mistaken identity - likely only applies if you have older kids but what if they are going through the drawer looking for something you took from them, and you shoot mistaking for an intruder. In your scenario if no friendly was upstairs I would secure the downstairs, call 911, and wait at the bottom of the steps quietly behind cover.

Lowered their prices but now charge shipping. And it looks to be a few dollars more expensive this way depending on how many boxes you buy. 2 boxes of 500, shipping shows as $15. I usually don't buy until they are running a special anyways. ETA - Xtreme Bullets, I don't buy their ammo.

  Contests are really the only reason I have a FB account. My only friend is my wife, only stuff I share is contests for her to enter as well.

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