PARA

Para-Ordnance Mfg. was founded by Ted Szabo and Thanos Polyzos. Szabo was born in Hungary and his family fled the country when the Russians invaded during the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. Polyzos was born in Greece and later emigrated to Canada.
On Jan. 30, 2012, Freedom Group, Inc. purchased the assets of Para USA, Inc. Manufacturing continued in Pineville, NC until the trademark was retired in February 2015.
Previous manufacturer specializing in 1911 style handguns and AR-15 style rifles. Trademark established in 1985 and discontinued in February of 2015. Previously located in Pineville, NC. Previous company names were Para-Ordnance Mfg. Inc. and Para USA Inc. Para-Ordnance Mfg. Inc was located in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada until June 2009. Previously located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
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PARA Firearms Models

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S Series Model S12 Limited

.40 S&W (disc. 2002) or .45 ACP cal., similar to P12, except has competition shooting features, including beavertail grip safety, competition hammer, tuned trigger, match grade barrel, front slide serrations, choice of steel or alloy (d...

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S Series Model S13 Limited

.40 S&W (disc. 2002) or .45 ACP cal., similar to P13, except has competition shooting features, including beavertail grip safety, competition hammer, tuned trigger, match grade barrel, front slide serrations, choice of steel or alloy (d...

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S Series Model S14 Limited

.40 S&W (disc. 2002) or .45 ACP cal., similar to P14, except has competition shooting features, including beavertail grip safety, competition hammer, tuned trigger, match grade barrel, front slide serrations, matte black or stainless st...

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S Series Model S16 Limited

.40 S&W cal., similar to P16, except has 5 in. barrel and competition shooting features, including beavertail grip safety, competition hammer, tuned trigger, match grade barrel, front slide serrations, matte black steel or stainless ste...

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T SERIES MODELS

9mm Para., .40 S&W (stainless steel only), or .45 ACP cal., DAO, 5 in. barrel, 7 (.45 ACP cal. only, single stack mag.) or 10 shot mag., steel or stainless steel, matte black finish or stainless steel. Mfg. 2003 only.

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CUSTOM SERIES

9mm Para., .40 S&W, or .45 ACP cal., 8, 10, 14, 16, or 18 shot mag., adj. target rear, fiber optic front or night sights, stainless steel or aluminum frame, stainless steel slide, IonBond finish, G10 grips. Mfg. 2013-2015.

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Executive Agent

.45 ACP cal., compact bobtail aluminum frame, 7 shot mag., 3 in. stainless steel match grade barrel, stainless steel slide, black IonBond finish, G10 grips, adj. skeletonized trigger, dovertail front and rear Trijicon sights, lowered and sc...

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Executive Carry

.45 ACP cal., 3 in. stainless steel match grade ramped bull barrel, stainless steel slide, aluminum frame, two 8 shot mags., beavertail grip safety, adj. skeletonized trigger, G10 grips, Tritium front and rear night sights, oversized and fl...

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Pro Custom 10.45

.45 ACP cal., 5 in. stainless steel match grade ramped barrel, two 10 shot double stack magazines, stainless steel slide and frame, beavertail grip safety, skeletonized match grade trigger, adj. target rear and fiber optic front sights, ove...

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Pro Comp

9mm Para. (mfg. 2014) or .40 S&W cal., two 8 or 9 (9mm Para.) shot mags., 5 in. stainless steel match grade ramped barrel, stainless steel slide and frame, beavertail grip safety, skeletonized match grade trigger, G10 grips, adj. target...

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Tomasie Custom

.40 S&W cal., 5 in. stainless steel ramped Storm Lake bull barrel, stainless steel slide and frame with tri-top and lightening cuts, two double stack 16 shot magazines, beavertail grip safety, skeletonized match grade trigger, adj. targ...

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ELITE SERIES

10mm or .45 ACP cal., 6, 7, 8, or 9 shot mag., 3, 3 1/2, 4 1/4, 5, or 6 in. barrel, two dot, fiber optic, adj. target, or night sights, stainless steel slide, stainless or aluminum frame, beavertail grip safety, adj. skeletonized trigger, o...

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Elite

.45 ACP cal., 5 in. stainless steel match grade ramped barrel, two 8 shot mags., two-dot rear and fiber optic front sights, stainless steel slide and frame, IonBond finish, cocobolo grips, 39 oz. Mfg. 2013-2015.

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Elite Target

.45 ACP cal., 5 in. stainless steel match grade ramped barrel, two 8 shot mags., adj. rear and fiber optic front sights, stainless steel slide and frame, two-tone finish, cocobolo grips, 39 oz. Mfg. 2013-2015.

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Elite Pro

.45 ACP cal., 5 in. stainless steel ramped barrel, two 8 shot mags., Tritium front and rear night sights, stainless steel slide and frame, IonBond finish, G10 grips, 39 oz. Mfg. 2013-2015.

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Elite LS Hunter

10mm cal., 6 in. stainless steel match grade ramped barrel, two 9 shot mags., adj. rear and fiber optic front sights, stainless steel slide and frame, IonBond finish, G10 grips, 41 oz. Mfg. 2013-2015.

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Elite Commander

.45 ACP cal., 4 1/4 in. stainless steel ramped barrel, two 8 shot mags., two-dot rear and fiber optic front sights, stainless steel slide and frame, IonBond finish, cocobolo grips, 28 oz. Mfg. 2013-2015.

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Elite Officer

.45 ACP cal., 3 1/2 in. stainless steel ramped barrel, two 7 shot mags., two-dot rear and fiber optic front sights, stainless steel slide and frame, IonBond finish, cocobolo grips, 32 oz. Mfg. 2013-2015.

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Elite Carry

.45 ACP cal., 3 in. stainless steel match grade ramped barrel, two 6 shot mags., two-dot rear and fiber optic front sights, stainless steel slide, aluminum frame, IonBond/anodized finish, cocobolo grips, 24 oz. Mfg. 2013-2015.