Recent content by mic_poo

Some of the para models have the PXT 2 piece extractor. They can be problematic... their are fixes to either sleeve the hole and use a standard extractor or upgrade to the EGW 1 piece extractor that fits in the big hole. I upgraded my Carry 9 to the EGW unit which fixed all my issues... I...

If you're used to shooting a 1911 with thumbs forward, make sure to really check your grip on the PPQ. I liked my PPQ but I couldn't get my thumbs off the long slide release lever. I couldn't get reliable slide lock without working really hard to change my grip... I didn't want to change my...

I had to replace my PXT extractor... Got one of the EGW ones from Para. After that my para runs great!

I agree. Anytime I've had a question or needed a part, a short phone call to Doug in the CS dept got me quickly taken care of. I've always appreciated his personal attention and help. My LDA Carry model was discontinued, but he's kept me running.

I have a para carry.. Would like to change sights on too, but I haven't actually called any of the sight suppliers, I was planning to call EGW... They seem to have a good relationship with para and have some para specific sights

My mkI has stock wood on it... But I love the look and feel of all black VZ in the golfball pattern

I have an M2... I absolutely love the grip shape, angle and trigger. When I bring it up, the sights are always right on for me.. Very natural pointability for me. I am struggling with my thumbs though. Using it for idpa, upon a draw, I don't have time to arrange my thumbs perfectly, and I...

My BM has been fine for thousands of rounds ... range, single day carbine classes, one multiple day class.

Checkmate has them. You can order direct from them. They have a flush mount 7 rounder model and an eight rounder that will fit but protrude about a quarter of an inch. Mine function okay, but don't seat quite as securely as my factory mags. Also if I eject a partial mag, the top round will...

I had one in 9mm in very nice condition with factory night sights that i eventually traded. I had a hard time getting interest in mine when i tried to sell or trade. I probably got 450 in trade value out of it. I would offer 500. I really liked the 239, except that my thumb would almost...

I think most of the current private sale activity is a bunch of 'entrepreneurs' still trying to ride the panic wave pricing. BCM, PSA, AIM .... within minutes of putting out new inventory of uppers, lowers, BCG, bolts, etc on their website, they are all gone. Interestingly every day some guy...

A guy in my IDPA squad one night had an issue. I don't remember the exact details on the stage, but it was a fast stage, and with the position he was attempting to fire from, he didn't get his XDm safety fully depressed. probably cost him 0.5s or so. I have an xdm 4.5 and have never had an...

Independence ammo has run 100% for me in all of my 9's. The lot that i bought were all headstamped blazer.

Another satisfied owner here. The only issue i've had was the front sight dot being drilled slightly off-center in the sight post. Caused me aiming issues. I sent it back and they replaced the slide. Hogue grips make it feel nice in the hand.

I was looking at the Gen2 lower for a while, but handling a standard lower and the Gen2 at the same time, i decided i didn't want the extra weight and didn't think the flared magwell was worth the extra mass... but i was going for a light build.