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Thread: Para P13-45?

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    It's well known that I love Commander-size pistols. And yes, the P13 suits my hands fine, despite the different frame contour!
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    I’m really happy this one escaped John, and that I have at least temporary custody of it.

    I finally detail stripped it, cleaned everything (lots of shooting grime), lubed it and put almost 300 rounds down range yesterday. I like this pistol.

    Here’s a new pic, with two of my Dads pocketknives and other stuff:

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    Forgot to post, this gave me one hole groups out to 25’ on this first range trip. About seven FTF, likely due to ammo and my grip; the other 290+ rounds were fine - that’s a lot of shooting at one time for my old hands. But it was fun - 1911/45! This is my first Commander style, and now I’m hearing whispers in my ear and my hand keeps reaching for my wallet...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Poohgyrr View Post


    I’m really happy this one escaped John, and that I have at least temporary custody of it.
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    What kind of recoil springs do you guys use in these?
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    I use Wolff 18-pound recoil springs for the Colt Commander. (.45 caliber)
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    Nice gun, sorry to be so late in commenting!

    Another potentially non-standard part is the magazine release. I can't tell if it's an original part that has been drilled and tapped for an oversize button (missing, probably because whoever did it discovered it's more trouble than it's really worth) or if it's aftermarket.

    For a while, Para's OEM mag release was a plastic part, and some people felt this was reason enough to replace it.

    And I like the Buck Scout, too! But don't store it in that sheath.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Spyros View Post

    For a while, Para's OEM mag release was a plastic part, and some people felt this was reason enough to replace it.
    Good point. And I'm going to guess that this P13 falls within that time frame. If the trigger was replaced (maybe because it was plastic), it's entirely possible that the slide stop was replaced, as well.

    Thanks for reminding me that I need to order a couple of double stack slide stops from Brownells.
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    Ahhhh.. looking at pictures, I now notice my mag release button is different. I don’t know about the slide stop, and I expect the aluminum trigger isn’t factory.

    Overall, the trigger and slide action are smooth and clean, especially after I detail stripped it, and cleaned all the nasty built up gunk from having been shot (but not cleaned), & lubed everything.

    I can attempt some close up pics when I have a few minutes.
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    As you already know, we love pictures!
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