why para

PARA is a company of shooters making handguns for you the way we make them for ourselves.
From carry to competition, it is our commitment to provide you with the most innovative pistols of
the highest quality at a great value.

To give you the ultimate experience in firearms ownership we have assembled a hand-selected
team of experts to take PARA to the next level of excellence in 2012. Our commitment to quality
and innovation continues with:

Improved Function: Improved Finish:

A NEW one-piece extractor Ionbond, Nitride, Anodizing
provides enhanced reliability. and Brushed Stainless Steel
Select models feature the HD provide the ultimate in
Extractor by EGW. appearance and protection.
PUT A WARTHOG ON YOUR SIDE
The Warthog is the original super-compact .45 ACP with truly awesome firepower. There is no smaller, more
Improved Feeding: Improved Gripping: powerful micro-1911 in the world with a 10-round magazine. It is unbelievably powerful for its compact size…
New PARA Expert magazines Machined G10 grips on select only 6.75 inches in length and 4.5 inches high including the standard magazine.
have been designed for smoother models for maximum shooting
function. control. Only PARA gives you:
• The reliability you need in a 3-inch .45, from the telescopic recoil system to the bull barrel lockup.
• Incredible accuracy in micro-compact pistols with match grade integral ramp barrels.
• The ability to hit your target with a three-dot fixed sight system that has a fiber optic front sight.
Improved Sighting: Improved Service: • Two magazines, and on high cap models, one magazine comes with a grip extension.
New fixed sights give you We are gun owners and we work
faster target acquisition and very hard to respond to your [Learn More Online]
accuracy. needs in a fast and friendly way.
www.para-usa.com/warthog

WARTHOG WARTHOG SLIM HAWG HAWG 7

Lightweight Stainless Lightweight Checkered
10+1 Rounds 10+1 Rounds 6+1 Rounds 7+1 Rounds
The Best Value: Features and performance normally found in guns at much higher prices.

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 PREMIUM 1911 PISTOLS
CARRY SAFE with Para ®
Every maker of 1911 pistols claims that theirs is the
best, but only PARA’s state-of-the-art technology delivers
exceptional, competition proven, pistols out-of-the-box.
Our never ending search to find the best components and
processes regardless of cost took us to Ionbond to provide
you with the hardest, best wearing finish in the firearms
industry.

The chart below illustrates hardness and lubricity

(Coefficient of Friction) of Ionbond compared to other
finishes.

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the G10 grips enhance shooting control. PARA’s innovative light double-action (LDA) trigger system features a e
sweet, smooth pull that allows you to keep your sights on target as you press the trigger.
Get the Most with PARA’s Carry Safe:
• The patented, best light double-action in the world allows you to safely carry a 1911-style pistol.
• With the thumb safety on, the trigger is safely disengaged yet…
• …one swift motion allows you to push off the thumb safety and fire the pistol. 1911 LTC 1911 SSP
• The LDA trigger’s smooth, natural stroke makes you the best marksman you can be. Ionbond Ionbond
8+1 Rounds 8+1 Rounds

[Learn More Online]

www.para-usa.com/carrysafe

1911 Wild Bunch

Stainless
8 + 1 Rounds

STEALTH CARRY COMPANION

Lightweight G10, Checkered Ionbond [Learn More Online]
6+1 Rounds 6+1 Rounds 7+1 Rounds www.para-usa.com/premium

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 Para limited pistols

HIGH PERFORMANCE PISTOLS…

FOR WORLD CHAMPIONS
The PARA Performance Class represents the ultimate in 1911
handguns. Our legendary competitive shooting performance
chronicles multiple national and world championships that ensure
these pistols have what it takes to succeed in any arena.

World Champion Travis Tomasie is the latest addition to the PARA

Our Limited series pistols are precisely constructed on our incomparable high-capacity receiver. The one-piece,
Design Team. One of his first projects in 2012 will be a Performance
all-steel frame provides the PARA Inherent Advantage, by reducing felt recoil, improving weight distribution and
Class pistol to give USPSA/IPSC shooters the PARA Advantage.
reducing muzzle-flip to make you the best marksman you can be on the range or in the field.
The Performance Class Advantage:
Get the Winning Edge:
• Performance class pistols are built from the bottom up by a
• PARA pistols have won more than 12 USPSA National Championships and the IPSC World Championship.
select team of our finest gunsmiths.
• The Limiteds are race-ready right out of the box with the equipment you need to win.
• HD Extractor, Adjustable Sights, 25 LPI Checkered Front Strap,
• 25 LPI Checkered Front Strap. New for this year: EGW HD Extractor and G10 grips. G10 Grips

[Learn More Online]

www.para-usa.com/limited Premium Components From:
• Cylinder & Slide
• Ed Brown Captain of United States IPSC Standard Team, former
• Evolution Gun Works (EGW) U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Travis Tomasie, shoots PARA
14•45 TACTICAL pistols because they give him the inherent advantage
Ionbond • VZ Grips he needs to win against the toughest competition in
14+1 Rounds
• Dawson Precision the world.
14•45 LIMITED 16•40 LIMITED 18•9 LIMITED
Sterling Sterling Sterling
14+1 Rounds 16+1 Rounds 18+1 Rounds [Learn More Online] www.para-usa.com/tactical
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Black ops
14•45 BLACK OPS
Ionbond, 14+1 Rounds
You can always use more ammo in your
hand. PARA doubled the capacity of the
world’s finest combat handgun, the 1911.
The 14•45 has a solid steel frame that
gives you 14-rounds of .45 ACP firepower.
It comes with night sights, integral light rail
and 25 lpi checkering on the front strap.
1911 BLACKS OPS
Ionbond, 8+1 Rounds
This classic single stack 1911 is designed
with PARA’s solid light rail as part of its frame.
Trijicon tritium inserts provide the optimum
in a 3-dot night sight system. The integral
ramp match grade barrel fully supports the
cartridge case and it delivers tack-driving
accuracy.
The prestige of the Ionbond finish is the starting point for these
great pistols. The ultra-hard black finish is non-reflective and
increases smoothness of operation. G10 grips with aggressive
texture give you the best grip for optimum shooting control under
the most demanding conditions.
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1911 BLACK OPS Limited • Ionbond, 8+1 Rounds
For the operator who needs mission-specific ammunition, the adjustable sights allow him to
change point impact for the ballistics of the specific load. The ambidextrous safety makes it easy
for the shooter to operate the pistol with either hand. The integral light rail provides the option of
having a variety of lights mounted to the pistol.
[Learn More Online] www.para-usa.com/1911ops
 Hi-Cap Classic pistols

THE 1911 THAT

MAKES YOU AN EXPERT
The PARA Experts are the best value in a production
1911. With their clean, crisp triggers they make you the
best shot you can be.
The GI Experts Deliver:
• Expert Firepower with two 8-round .45 ACP
magazines.
• Expert Accuracy with premium stainless steel barrels.
• Expert Sight Picture with 3-dot sights that you In 1988, PARA took the traditional 1911 to its next level of excellence with its revolutionary .45 ACP frame and
can see. magazine that doubled the pistol’s capacity to 14 rounds. In our tradition of innovation, these P14•45s feature
fiber optic front sights and match grade, stainless steel barrels. For 2012, there is a new light rail model.
• Expert Reliability backed by PARA’s Gold Medallion
Lifetime Service Policy. Get the Most with PARA’s Hi-Cap Classic Models:
• New PARA Expert 14-round magazines for smoother feeding of all types of .45 ACP ammo.
• The frame’s large, beveled magazine well provides faster and more instinctive reloading.
• Match grade integral ramp, stainless steel barrel for superb accuracy and cartridge support.
GI LTC GI EXPERT • Superior 3-dot sight system with a bright fiber optic front sight that draws light and your eye to it.
Lightweight Nitride
8+1 Rounds 8+1 Rounds [Learn More Online]
www.para-usa.com/classic

GI EXPERT
Stainless
8+1 Rounds
P14•45 P14•45 P14•45
Nitride Stainless Light Rail
[Learn More Online] www.para-usa.com/expert 14+1 Rounds 14+1 Rounds 14+1 Rounds

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 Specifications: 2012 PARA Pistols Specifications: Magazines
WARTHOG, SINGLE-ACTION MODELS The PARA Pro Shop offers a full selection of factory magazines for PARA pistols. Use the chart below to determine
MODEL PRODUCT CODE CALIBER ROUNDS BARREL WEIGHT LENGTH HEIGHT SIGHTS RECEIVER FINISH the correct magazine for your pistol. The chart includes magazines for previous models.
WARTHOG WHX1045R .45 ACP 10+1 3” 24 OZ. 6.75” 4.5” FO, 2-Dot RS ALLOY Ionbond/
Anodized
Warthog STAINLESS whx1045s .45 ACP 10+1 3” 31 oz. 6.75” 4.5” FO, 2-Dot RS Stainless Stainless SINGLE STACK MAGAZINES

Ionbond/ PISTOL MODEL CALIBER CAPACITY FINISH PRODUCT CODE

Slim hawg PSHX645RK .45 ACP 6+1 3” 24 OZ. 6.75” 4.75” FO, 2-Dot RS ALLOY Anodized CWX645B / CWX645R / CWX645RB / CWX645RS / CWX645S / CWX645SK / .45 ACP 6 Nickel Plated PNM645P
Hawg 7 PCW745EK .45 ACP 7+1 3.5” 32 oz. 7.1” 5” FO, 2-Dot RS STEEL Ionbond PSHX645R / PSHX645RK / PSHX645S
CCWX745S / CWX745S / CX745S / CX745SK / PCW745EK / PCWX745S .45 ACP 7 Nickel Plated PCN745P
CARRY SAFE®, Light Double-Action MODELS CSX89R / CSX89RS 9MM 8 Nickel Plated MNG89P
MODEL PRODUCT CODE CALIBER ROUNDS BARREL WEIGHT LENGTH HEIGHT SIGHTS RECEIVER FINISH CWX79R / CWX79RK 9MM 8 Nickel Plated PCN79P
NEW STEALTH CWX645RB .45 ACP 6+1 3” 24 OZ. 6.5” 4.75” NIGHT ALLOY Ionbond/ DCX745E CB / DCX745EK / DX745S / GI45 / GI45S / GI45SWB / GI45ESP /
Anodized GI45EK / GI45EKA / GIC45RK / PCW745EK / PCX745E / PCX745EK / PCX745R /
PCX745S / PLX745S / PRX745B / PRX745S / PRX845SO / PX745E / PX745E B / .45 ACP 8 Black PEM845
CARRY CWX645B .45 ACP 6+1 3” 30 OZ. 6.5” 4.75” FO, 2-Dot RS STAINLESS Ionbond PX745EK / PX745S GR / PX745SWB / SRX845SO / SX745S
COMPANION CX745SK .45 ACP 7+1 3.5” 32 OZ. 7.1” 5” FO, 2-Dot RS STAINLESS Ionbond PX745J / PRCX745SKJ .45 ACP 8 Nickel Plated PEMJ845
PCX99R 9MM 9 Nickel Plated PNM99P
PARA PREMIUM, SINGLE-ACTION MODELS
PX938P / PX938S .38 SUPER 9 Nickel Plated PNM938
MODEL PRODUCT CODE CALIBER ROUNDS BARREL WEIGHT LENGTH HEIGHT SIGHTS RECEIVER FINISH
1911 LTC PCX745E .45 ACP 8+1 4.25” 35 OZ. 7.75” 5.75” FO, 2-Dot RS STEEL Ionbond
NEW 1911 WILD
PX745SWB .45 ACP 7+1 and 5” 39 OZ. 8.5” 5.75” 3-White Stainless Stainless high capacity MAGAZINES
BUNCH STAINLESS 8+1 Dot
PISTOL MODEL CALIBER CAPACITY FINISH PRODUCT CODE
1911 SSP PX745E .45 ACP 8+1 5” 39 OZ. 8.5” 5.75” FO, 2-Dot RS STEEL Ionbond
NHX1045N / RHX1045E / WHX1045R / WHX1045RK / WHX1045S .45 ACP 10 Nickel Plated PNMC45R/
PNMC45RP
Para SINGLE-ACTION, LIMITED MODELS
CTX1245N / PX1245 / SX1245 .45 ACP 12 Nickel Plated POMS45P
MODEL PRODUCT CODE CALIBER ROUNDS BARREL WEIGHT LENGTH HEIGHT SIGHTS RECEIVER FINISH
RHX129E / WHX129R 9MM 12 Nickel Plated PNMC9 /
NEW 1911 BLACKS OPS PRX845SO .45 ACP 8+1 5” 40 OZ. 8.5” 5.75” NIGHT STAINLESS Ionbond PNMC9P
NEW 1911 BLACK OPS LTD SRX845SO .45 ACP 8+1 5” 40 OZ. 8.5” 5.75” FO, Adj. RS STAINLESS Ionbond CTX1345S / PX1345 / SX1345 .45 ACP 13 Nickel Plated PNMM45
NEW 14•45 BLACK OPS PRX1445SO .45 ACP 14*+1 5” 41 OZ. 8.5” 5.75” NIGHT STAINLESS Ionbond ANS100 / PRX1445SKA / DX1445S / P1445EK / P1445S / PLX1445S / PR1445E /
PRX1445SO / PX1445E B / PX1445R BH / PX1445S GR / RX1445B / RX1445E CB / .45 ACP 14 BLACK PEM45
14•45 LIMITED SX1445S .45 ACP 14*+1 5” 40 OZ. 8.5” 5.75” FO, Adj. RS STAINLESS STERLING ** RX1445S / SLX1445S / SX1445S / TX1445S
16•40 LIMITED SX1640S .40 S&W 16*+1 5” 40 OZ. 8.5” 5.75” FO, Adj. RS STAINLESS STERLING ** SX1640S .40 S&W 16 Nickel Plated POM40P
18•9 LIMITED SX189S 9MM 18*+1 5” 40 OZ. 8.5” 5.75” FO, Adj. RS STAINLESS STERLING ** PRX1445SKJ .45 ACP 14 Nickel Plated PEMJ45
CTX189 / DX189 / PX189S / RX189 / SX189S / TX189 9MM 18 Nickel Plated PNM9
PERFORMANCE CLASS, SINGLE-ACTION MODELS
MODEL PRODUCT CODE CALIBER ROUNDS BARREL WEIGHT LENGTH HEIGHT SIGHTS RECEIVER FINISH
14•45 tACTICAL PRX1445SKJ .45 ACP 14*+1 5” 42 OZ. 8.5” 6.2” FO, ADJ. RS STAINLESS IONBOND Restricted capacity 10-round MAGAZINES
NEW 16•40 TT SX1640ST .40 S&W 16*+1 5” 42 OZ. 8.5” 6.2” ADJUSTABLE STAINLESS DUOTONE PISTOL MODEL CALIBER CAPACITY FINISH PRODUCT CODE
CTX1245NR / PX1245R / SX1245R .45 ACP 10 Nickel Plated PNMS45R
Para classic MODELS
RHX129ER / WHX129RR 9MM 10 Nickel Plated PNMC9R
MODEL PRODUCT CODE CALIBER ROUNDS BARREL WEIGHT LENGTH HEIGHT SIGHTS RECEIVER FINISH
CTX1345SR / PX1345R / SX1345R .45 ACP 10 Nickel Plated PNMM45R
GI LTC GIC45RK .45 ACP 8+1 4.25” 28 OZ. 7.75” 5.75” FO, 2-Dot RS ALLOY Nitride/
Anodized ANS100R / PRX1445SKAR / DX1445SR / P1445EKR / P1445SR / PLX1445SR / PR1445ER /
PRX1445SOR / PX1445E BR / PX1445R BHR / PX1445S GRR / RX1445BR / RX1445E CBR / .45 ACP 10 Nickel Plated PNM45R
3-White RX1445SR / SLX1445SR / SX1445SR / TX1445SR
GI EXPERT GI45EK .45 ACP 8+1 5” 39 OZ. 8.5” 5.75” Dot STEEL Nitride
SX1640SR .40 S&W 10 Nickel Plated PNM40R
GI EXPERT Stainless GI45S .45 ACP 8+1 5” 39 OZ. 8.5” 5.75” 3-White STAINLESS STAINLESS
Dot CTX189R / DX189R / PX189SR / RX189R / SX189SR / TX189R 9MM 10 Nickel Plated PNM9R

P14•45 P1445EK .45 ACP 14*+1 5” 40 OZ. 8.5” 5.75” FO, 2-Dot RS STEEL Nitride
NEW P14•45 Stainless P1445S .45 ACP 14*+1 5” 40 OZ. 8.5” 5.75” FO, 2-Dot RS STAINLESS STAINLESS
NEW P14•45 LIGHT RAIL PR1445E .45 ACP 14*+1 5” 41 OZ. 8.5” 5.75” FO, 2-Dot RS STEEL Nitride

* Where legal. A 10-round option is available for states where firearms owners’ capacity is restricted. FO, 2-Dot RS – Fiber Optic Front Sight, 2-Dot Rear Sight
FO, ADJ. RS – Fiber Optic Front Sight, Adjustable Rear Sight
** Sterling Finish is a polished stainless and black Ionbond slide on a brushed stainless frame. NIGHT – Fixed Sights with Trijicon Tritium Tube Inserts

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 Para Pro Shop Catalog Index
The PARA Pro Shop is your source for original PARA factory magazines, PARA apparel and other PARA logo
2012 PARA Pistols: Model Name Product Code Page
accessories for shooters. Shop online at the PARA Pro Shop website: www.paraproshop.com, or call toll free:
WARTHOG................................................................................................... WHX1045R.................................................... 3
(888) 999-9386. WARTHOG STAINLESS................................................................................. WHX1045S.................................................... 3
SLIM HAWG................................................................................................ PSHX645RK................................................... 3
HAWG 7...................................................................................................... PCW745EK.................................................... 3
A. Laser Grips (pistol sold separately) – Product# 002009025-26
STEALTH . .................................................................................................. CWX645RB.................................................... 4
B. Super Hawg Conversion Kit – Product# HighCap6SlideKit CARRY........................................................................................................ CWX645B...................................................... 2, 4
C. G10 Grips – Product# 002009028-30 COMPANION............................................................................................... CX745SK....................................................... 4

D. PARA Magazines – Products# PEM845 and PEM45 1911 LTC.................................................................................................... PCX745E....................................................... 2, 5

E. New HD Extractor by EGW – Product# 037-009-007 1911 WILD BUNCH STAINLESS.................................................................... PX745SWB.................................................... 5
1911 SSP................................................................................................... PX745E ........................................................ 5

14•45 LIMITED........................................................................................... SX1445S....................................................... 6

16•40 LIMITED . ........................................................................................ SX1640S....................................................... 6
A 18•9 LIMITED............................................................................................. SX189S......................................................... 6

14•45 TACTICAL......................................................................................... PRX1445SKJ................................................. 7, 16

1911 BLACKS OPS . ................................................................................... PRX845SO..................................................... 8

1911 BLACK OPS LTD ................................................................................ SRX845SO..................................................... 1, 9
14•45 BLACK OPS . ................................................................................... PRX1445SO................................................... 1, 8

GI LTC......................................................................................................... GIC45RK........................................................ 10
GI EXPERT ................................................................................................. GI45EK.......................................................... 10, 14
GI EXPERT Stainless................................................................................. GI45S............................................................ 10

P14•45...................................................................................................... P1445EK....................................................... 11
P14•45 STAINLESS.................................................................................... P1445S......................................................... 11
P14•45 LIGHT RAIL.................................................................................... PR1445E....................................................... 11

B E Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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