1911Forum
Forum   Reviews   Rules   Legal   Site Supporters & Donations   Advertise


Go Back   1911Forum > 1911 Manufacturers > Para USA
Reload this Page Looking at a GI LTC
Register FAQ Gun Safety Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-02-2012, 07:24 AM
lotsasawdust lotsasawdust is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 2
Looking at a GI LTC
I'm looking at a GI LTC. It really wants to follow me home! I just wanted to know what to expect from it. It will be my daily carry. I have an 18-9. It is an awsome shooter. Never had a FTF or FTE after about 1000 rounds. Just wanted to know if I can expect the same from a GI LTC.
Thanks
Rick----
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-02-2012, 07:11 PM
farduino farduino is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Louisville KY
Posts: 247
I love my GI LTC and use it as my carry gun. Had a problem with the firing pin safety on the slide but once fixed not a problem. Shot 400 rounds but had to send the slide back because the rear sight came loose. Para fixed it at no cost and sent it back, have well over 1000 rounds and no problem!!
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-03-2012, 05:54 PM
mchj74 mchj74 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 52
I have 1911 LTC from Para custom shop refurb it the alloy frame and I love it.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-03-2012, 08:02 PM
tekarra tekarra is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,355
Welcome lotsasadust.
It is futile to resist giving it a good home.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-05-2012, 06:09 PM
smolck smolck is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 238
I had a GI LTC that shot flawlessly for the time I had it. The trigger is not the best (series 80) and it bothered me that you cannot get aftermarket sights for it other than XS. I wanted Novak sights and you can't get anything like that for the GI LTC.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-05-2012, 08:14 PM
farduino farduino is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Louisville KY
Posts: 247
Quote:
Originally Posted by smolck View Post
I had a GI LTC that shot flawlessly for the time I had it. The trigger is not the best (series 80) and it bothered me that you cannot get aftermarket sights for it other than XS. I wanted Novak sights and you can't get anything like that for the GI LTC.
Make the trigger a series 70 and it is sweet but the lack of night sites could be a problem!!
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-06-2012, 10:50 PM
NewYorkCoupe NewYorkCoupe is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canandaigua, NY
Posts: 6
Can you post up some picture of your new addition? I'm seriously considering one of the refurbished ones and would like to see the condition you received yours in.

Thanks, Frank
__________________
"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government"
-- Thomas Jefferson, 1 Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-07-2012, 01:37 AM
mchj74 mchj74 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 52
Quote:
Originally Posted by NewYorkCoupe View Post
Can you post up some picture of your new addition? I'm seriously considering one of the refurbished ones and would like to see the condition you received yours in.

Thanks, Frank
Here is a pic of my refurbishhed 1911 LTC from Para's pro shop. I could post a few more if you would like.

Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 05-07-2012, 10:20 PM
NewYorkCoupe NewYorkCoupe is offline
Junior Member
  
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Canandaigua, NY
Posts: 6
Wow that looks really nice for a refurbished gun!

What do you guys think of the weight differences from the gi ltc's alloy frame to the ltc all steel? If I find it to be reliable enough it will become my edc, so weight is something I have to consider.
__________________
"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms. The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government"
-- Thomas Jefferson, 1 Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334
Last edited by NewYorkCoupe; 05-07-2012 at 10:43 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 05-08-2012, 09:43 AM
mchj74 mchj74 is offline
Member
  
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 52
Yea, I said the same thing when I picked it us from my FFL. It is really nice for a refurb. Not sure about the weight I have never held the all steel LTC. I would guess mine weights the same as the GI LTC since its the 1911 LTC with alloy frame.
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
Thread Tools
Display Modes
Linear Mode Linear Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:07 AM.

Advertising Info - Contact Us - 1911Forum - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Top

NOTICE TO USERS OF THIS SITE: By continuing to use this site, you certify that you have read and agree to abide by the Legal Terms of Use. All information, data, text or other materials ("Content") posted to this site by any users are the sole responsibility of those users. 1911Forum does not guarantee the accuracy, integrity, or quality of such Content.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2013, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright 2011 1911Forum.com, LLC. All Rights Reserved