Para 9mm...PDA

[Joshua M.]

Well, I finally got to shoot quite a few rounds through my PDA, and let me tell you, I am this thing. I had bout 50 rounds through it, and took it completely down, cleaned it and oiled it really good. Out of the first 50, I had about 15-20 FTF's, and FTE's. Soo, today I am shooting it, and put about 150 more through it, at least 3-5 out of each mag would either FTF, or FTE :banghead:. I brought it home took it all apart again, and oiled it really well again. I loaded 2 mags up, and went 3 for 3 on the FTF/FTE, and then the extractor broke, so off to the dealer now and let him hash it out with PARA, they better get it fixed right, or my local dealer is gonna have a Para jammed down his throat, cause I was pretty set on a Springer EMP when he talked me into this Para...(note FTF= failed to feed, and FTE= failed to extract)

 

[Joshua M.]

Anybody else have one of these?

 

[wgp]

I've had a Para Carry 9 for a couple of years. From what I see they're about the same pistol. Bought mine used, it has been a very good pistol. The only trouble I've had was a certain brand of ammo (UMC) was allowing the firing pin to pierce the primers, causing bits of metal to accumulate around the pin and finally prevent firing. Para recommended a change of ammo, and that did the trick. No other issues at all with any other brand/type of ammo. The gun has been reliable and accurate. I also have a Carry 12 (.45) and have had good results with it, so my Para experiences have been good.

I also have a 9mm EMP, and really like it too.

 

[GuysModel94]

Before you can the pistol, to be fair, you need to try different ammo. Some semi-auto's can be finicky.

 

[19leven]

Para 9mm LTC single stack

I own a Para LTC. I fired 700-800 rounds and I had a number of feeding problems. The gun used to jam on every fourth and fifth fire. Since Para offers lifetime warranty I sent my gun to them and got it back after 4 weeks.
A never had a jam after I got my gun back from Para period. And I am happy.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Para's magazines suck. Either send it back to Para so they can fix it or fix it yourself by getting a couple Wilson 47OX mags.

 

[Joshua M.]

It is on its way back to PARA...everything, mags and all. Also, I went out to my local dealer, and tried his carry 9, come to find out PARA changed mags from the carry 9 to the pda...I am really starting to get a bad taste in my mouth about Para, and am really getting more bummed by the day that I didn't go with the Springer EMP:banghead:

 

[Joshua M.]

Oh, and I have tried winchester white box ammo, cci blazer, and cci brass, and umc, all the same results...

 

[CZ-Guy]

I had issues with my Para PDA 9mm as well. Seemed fine at the LGS, but once I got it home, I realized it would dry fire without pressing the grip safety. In fact, the grip safety wouldn't budge. Period. I took it back and the LGS replaced immediately with the last one they had in stock. I was actually quite surprised that they didn't blow me off and tell me to call Para Ordnance. Kudos to them.

Anyway, I had a few issues with the second PDA at the range. Maybe 1 in 50 rounds FTF. Re-racking the slide worked every time. My biggest complaint was that it just didn't feel right for me when shooting. But man oh man - she was sure a beauty. The fit and finish were awesome. And I liked the cool video they sent with it.

 

[MICHAEL T]

Sounds like they haven improved any. Mine was a 1 shot pistol with spare ammo stored in grip. Factory worked on it Was may be at best a 2 or 3 shot pistol with storage still in grip.
WOW you could have has a good Springer EMP and be shooting it. Tell dealer you want to trade for the springer . NOW He can sell other when it get back from trip. Iam sure it will make more than one.

 

[Joshua M.]

Boy the more I stew on it, I am ready to end my relationship with Para, and just go get an EMP, but I think I am gonna give it 1 more chance.

 

[earlthegoat2]

Get decent magazines first. You can always use them for another compact 9mm 1911 such as the EMP.

I have had nothing but good results with Para. Even with factory magazines. Still though, I hear many sad tales about them recently. They must still be at least OK otherwise they would not be in business.

 

[Rex B]

I swapped for a LNIB PDA 9mm a few months ago. I was a bit suspect of the gun because the deal was too good. But it looked great and I wanted a DA alternative to my EMP.
first time at the range was requal for my CHL. I took a Duke's mixture of ammo, mostly WWB. It ran like a train, almost a perfect score. got a lot of compliments on it too.
Mine works

 

[Joshua M.]

Well it FINALLY came back today...The work order said "Replaced Extractor, both magazine springs, and both followers, polished throat and ramp, cycled 2 magazines 100%"...I have no doubt as they did that stuff, but I call Bull **** on the 100%, the 3rd round FTE, and every other one seemed to do the same, WWB, CCI Blazer, and CCI Brass. Although the CCI Brass seemed alittle better, just when I thought I might have the "bugs" worked out...then the thing wouldn't shut:banghead:... After some more checking the slide would go forward just past the slide catch and hang up. I found that if I take a small screwdriver and push the extractor over, it will close...***...I realize that every mass produced gun has a lemon, but why are these a $1000 gun? I am not happy with Para, and they better just refund my $$$ and we will part ways, or I will be very bad for their business