RJT> VH> The Para Ordnance company made the first "wide
body" M1911-types.
RJT> VH> This is the basic .45 automatic with a double-stack magazine.  The
RJT> VH> name says it all -- a genuine Browning M1911 design (but with a
RJT> VH> ramped barrel) and a magazine capacity of 14 rounds of .45 ACP.

RJT> VH> A little clever slimming of the grip panels makes it about the same
RJT> VH> thickness as a standard, "Single-stack" M1911.

RJT> VH> Para Ordnance guns have a good reputation, too -- in terms of
RJT> VH> workmanship, materials, accuracy and reliability.

RJT>Hm.  I'm going to have to take a look at that one.  I don't mind a large gr
RJT>and in fact one of the reasons I bought the Taurus 9mm I did was because of
RJT>large grip (I have pretty large hands).  Never thought about a .45
RJT>double-stacker...

I've shot them -- they feel pretty good to me.

Right now, I usually carry one Chip McCormic 8-rounder in the gun, and
sometimes two 10-rounders on my pouch.  With one up the spout, that's 29
rounds.

With a Para Ord 14.45, I'd have 29 rounds with just one extra mag.


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