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Courtesy Gun Tests. Our first pick in this test, the P1. It's also half the cost of the 9. Small semiautos that match the physical dimensions of pistols we tested recently - such as Para- Ordnance. Auto-Ordnance Corporation. H & G Marketing Coffman is Kahr Firearms Group Rep of the Year;. A number of manufacturers build GI-style M1911- and M1911A1. BREAKING: Remington Kills Para USA Brand. Battenfield was recently taken over by Smith and. Smith & Wesson Catalogs. ALL NEW 2017 PRODUCT CATALOG. Smith & Wesson 2100 Roosevelt Avenue Springfield, MA 01104 Phone: 1-800-331-0852. But when pistols of this size class are miniaturized 1. For one, the 1. 91. Traditionally the Officer. However, the Para Ordnance P1. Courtesy, Gun Tests. On the backstrap, the Ed Brown Memory Groove grip safety ensures that contact and compression deactivates the grip safety and enables the gun to fire. The P1. 2 has been around a while and is essentially bug free. It fits the hand surprisingly well and points easily. Function was 1. 00 percent despite warnings from some gunsmiths who seem weary of semiautos fitted with short slides. The P1. 2 action also includes a Series 8. This mechanism is not a favorite with 1. But the P1. 2 did not suffer any malfunctions because of it. Our only complaints were the trigger. It was smooth but heavy, and this, coupled with a front sight blade that was too tall (approximately 0. We felt that having to hold the muzzle up when firing offhand was also having a negative effect on trigger feel, but each of these complaints should be easily remedied. A coupon for one 1. The supplied magazine comes with a base pad that offers a small forward lip that does add control without getting in the way of concealment. The aforementioned sights are a three- dot design, highly visible with the rear unit in the configuration of the (Richard) Heinie Slant- Pro. This means the face of the unit is slanted forward to offer better concealment. To ward off glare, the surface that faces the shooter is lined, and its profile is rounded for snag- free handling. Another feature that only a short time ago was a custom part is the Ed Brown Memory Groove grip safety. This raises the area so that contact and compression is sure to deactivate the grip safety and enable the gun to fire. Unlike the Smith & Wesson 9. P1. 2 was the only gun in the test that did not require special attention to placement of the web of the hand to make the gun go bang. The plastic grip panels are extremely thin and give the receiver a solid look and feel, but from there on no attempt was made to make the P1. For example, Para Ordnance could easily charge more for the P1. Slide serrations are rearward only, which in our opinion is just as well given its small size. Using any other method other than the pinch technique to rack the slide or check the chamber would likely place the hand over the ejection port or in front of the muzzle. Checkering on the front strap might be a worthwhile addition. At the bench our P1. While it did turn in a very good 2. FMJ round, the combination of the P1. Winchester. This was very reassuring. Results when firing the 1. Silver. Tip rounds were low on everyone. The P1. 2 produced more velocity than its competitors, as much as 8. Winchester Silvertips. This results in the production of 3. Comparing our Officers models to the full- sized pistols we evaluated in our May issue, subtracting about 1 inch of barrel length did little to handicap velocity or power. Firing this same round, velocity ranged from 8. Officer. It would seem that after 3 inches of barrel length, each additional inch of barrel length produces roughly 3. Lockup on the P1. The guide rod is a full- length two- piece affair. Would trigger work have improved our results? But we would have to say that the biggest gain after action work would be seen from the standing position rather than from a sandbag rest. The standard trigger was more of a detriment to offhand shooting, where we found it more difficult hold the gun steady while controlling the trigger. Besides a weighty 8- pound pull, the standard trigger has a little up- and- down slop that just adds one more item to deal with. One item that should not be overlooked is how much a pistol weighs when loaded. Naturally, a standard alloy Officer. With ten rounds of 2. FMJ, the P1. 2 weighs 3. Contrast these numbers to an all- steel model we have in house. A Springfield V- 1. Wilson Combat (. The P1. Read More on These Topics.
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