Para LTC vs S&W 1911 SC
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1. Smith & Wesson USA Company with excellent service
2. 1911Sc will be lighter than the LTC with steel frame (although there is a LTC with alloy frame).
3. 1911Sc finish holds up better according to owners (search the web for Para LTC finish problems).
4. Did I mention S&W has the best customer service and it has a LIFETIME warranty not attached to original owner? ( I Don't believe Para offers that).
James
2. 1911Sc will be lighter than the LTC with steel frame (although there is a LTC with alloy frame).
3. 1911Sc finish holds up better according to owners (search the web for Para LTC finish problems).
4. Did I mention S&W has the best customer service and it has a LIFETIME warranty not attached to original owner? ( I Don't believe Para offers that).
James
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Get the S&W a better gun over all and they will honor the warrenty no matter who bought.
longeyes
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I haven't shot the Para but the Smith 1911PD I own is a heck of a pistol.
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I like my Para. Nice tight fit, very accurate, feeds hp's reliably. The finish is now a rugged duracoat, er Para-kote.
When I went looking for a commander-sized 1911 to replace my colt 1991a1, I settled on the Para after my local gun shop had a Para field day. Mine's an alloy framed version, and I don't have to worry about mags eating the frame due to the ramped barrel.
The service representative for Para is George Wedge [email protected] and the service center for the United States is in Sevierville, Tn. Para will stand behind their product 100%.
This is coming from a die-hard smith and wesson fan. Just ask me about my M&P 9c.
When I went looking for a commander-sized 1911 to replace my colt 1991a1, I settled on the Para after my local gun shop had a Para field day. Mine's an alloy framed version, and I don't have to worry about mags eating the frame due to the ramped barrel.
The service representative for Para is George Wedge [email protected] and the service center for the United States is in Sevierville, Tn. Para will stand behind their product 100%.
This is coming from a die-hard smith and wesson fan. Just ask me about my M&P 9c.
Ala Dan
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With both being quality firearms, I would say that the choice would be up
to the individual prespective owner. With that said, recently when faced
with the same type choices I opted for a 5" (all stainless steel) Smith &
Wesson; and I am a happy camper. This gun is awesome, and would rival
my new Les Baer TRS 1911 in terms of accuracy any day of the week. I
am particulary impressed with the Novak (low mount) three dot sights; as
these old eyes can acquire a precise sight picture very quickly; where
the same eyes have a difficult time with the Baer's factory Trijicon night
sights in bright sun shine~! 
to the individual prespective owner. With that said, recently when faced
with the same type choices I opted for a 5" (all stainless steel) Smith &
Wesson; and I am a happy camper. This gun is awesome, and would rival
my new Les Baer TRS 1911 in terms of accuracy any day of the week. I
am particulary impressed with the Novak (low mount) three dot sights; as
these old eyes can acquire a precise sight picture very quickly; where
the same eyes have a difficult time with the Baer's factory Trijicon night
sights in bright sun shine~!
Slvr Surfr
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Havent shot the Para but.....
I love my Scandium. Its my CCW.
I love my Scandium. Its my CCW.
I've shot both, and it's a coin toss. My Para's and my S&W's have been the only 1911's I've owned that ran out of the box with no tweaking or break in period.
If you're looking for a good carry gun, the Scandium is quite a bit lighter.
If you're looking for a good carry gun, the Scandium is quite a bit lighter.
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