Para USA LTC Tactical

by
posted on September 30, 2013
PARA_Tactical_pistol_f.jpg

The M1911 has been, and always will be, one of the world’s most celebrated firearms–so it’s really no surprise that countless individuals have tinkered with the iconic design since it first rolled off of the production line over a century ago. That said, it was a little over 20 years ago that the young Canadian Para-Ordnance company dared to release a double-stack 1911, significantly increasing the historic design’s capacity. The revolutionary move helped put Para on the map, and became something of a signature for its 1911s.

A few years ago the company set up a U.S. subsidiary in North Carolina-Para USA-and in early 2012 it became part of the Freedom Group. The firearm chosen as Gun of the Week, however, strays from both Para’s past and present. It’s a single-stack 1911 produced prior to the company’s purchase: the Para LTC Tactical.

You can learn more about the Para LTC Tactical in the video below, hosted by Associate Online Editor Shawn Skipper.

Technical Specifications:
Caliber: .45 ACP Action Type: recoil-operated, single-action, semi-automatic, center-fire pistol
Frame: PK2 covert black stainless steel
Slide: PK2 covert black stainless steel Barrel: 4¼"
Rifling: six-groove, 1:16", left-hand twist
Magazine: single-column, detachable box with eight-round capacity
Sights: fixed-post front with fiber-optic insert, rear notch adjustable for windage and elevation.
Trigger: single-action; 4-lb. pull
Overall Length: 8"
Width: 15⁄8"
Height: 6"
Weight: 36 ozs.
MSRP: $1,599

Latest

firearm instruction
firearm instruction

Rifleman Report: Our Diverse Firearm Community

In this issue, we report on two of the latest firearm designs—and highlight one now long forgotten—and we present a heartwarming story involving family-centric defensive firearm training.

Product Preview: THAW Rechargeable Hand Warmers

THAW hand warmers power up in only seconds and can fit easily within most pants or jacket pockets to help make your outdoor winter treks considerably more comfortable while keeping your electronic devices charged.

Springfield Echelon: The Leading Edge Of Self-Defense

A new full-size pistol from a trusted brand brings the latest thinking to bear on the striker-fired, polymer-frame semi-automatic format—whether for duty or everyday carry.

The Armed Citizen® Oct. 2, 2023

Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

FBI Underreports Armed Citizen Actions, Study Says

A detailed study on lives saved by the actions of armed, law-abiding citizens, issued on Aug. 31 by the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC), found the number reported annually by the FBI reflects a mere fraction of the real figure.

Product Preview: Cold Steel Heavy Duty Sword Cane

A flat-black exterior finish on its heat-treated aluminum shaft and a black, molded-nylon handle give Cold Steel’s Heavy Duty Sword Cane a discreet appearance.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.