I recently purchased the Para Ord Warthog and all I can say is I LOVE THIS gun! I haven't had it long enough to comment on reliability, but so far I have shot 500 rounds through it. I have never owned a .45ACP and with the Warthogs diminutive size, I was fully expecting to experience a lot of recoil. Imagine to my surprise, it was about the same as my S&W 642 snub nose .38 special +P Airweight, and just a tad more (almost the same) as my Glock 23 .40 caliber. In a few weeks, I fully plan to use it in my IDPA practice rounds as this gun is unbelievably accurate (for its size). For speed shooting, I prefer using my S&W SW99 (essentially a Walther P99) in 9mm as I can control the recoil better. I do not plan on using the Warthog for concealed carry, since its "double-stack" magazine makes it a little thick for me, but this gun would be an awesome conceal carry for the confidence the firepower and accuracy brings. One problem I have had though. About every 50 rounds, I have had misfeads. It did not take long to diagnose. The magazine springs used by Para are VERY stiff. So, loading the mag with 8 rounds instead of 10 was an instant fix. Dealer recommends leaving the mags stored with all 10 rounds for a period of time and that in a month or two, the misfeeds will no longer occur. I shoot several hundred rounds a week, and will probably put at least 300-400 rounds a month through the Warthog, so I will keep you updated of any issues.
