I have one; I started a thread on this back when I was contemplating the purchase. Since then I have put 800+ rounds through it, mostly Fed and Win FMJ but also Speer Gold Dot JHP with not one single malfunction. It is a basic .45 ACP, 1911 pistol, not a competition gun, but that is what I wanted. Here is what I did this afternoon, firing at 10yds rapid fire, 8rds Speer Gold Dot JHP:
(sorry it's sideways forgot to orient it on the camera)
and here is the thread on this forum prior to / since my purchase:
http://www.msgunowners.com/t7470-paraordnance-gi-expert-1911?highlight=Para+1911
In summary, I recommend this pistol for a utilitarian .45 ACP. If you want to compete, you need to get a competition pistol. But you won't go wrong with this one for a SD or recreational 1911 pistol, in my opinion-which is of course worth what you paid for it! Good Luck!
(sorry it's sideways forgot to orient it on the camera)
and here is the thread on this forum prior to / since my purchase:
http://www.msgunowners.com/t7470-paraordnance-gi-expert-1911?highlight=Para+1911
In summary, I recommend this pistol for a utilitarian .45 ACP. If you want to compete, you need to get a competition pistol. But you won't go wrong with this one for a SD or recreational 1911 pistol, in my opinion-which is of course worth what you paid for it! Good Luck!
