para ordnance p12 45....question

[bussecrazed]

I am currently searching for a different grip panels and haven't had any luck.. I don't want a rubber wrap around style just want to replace the panels to a more suitable grip. The p12 is a double stack so it can not utilize a standard 1911 officer grip so I am for loss of better words completely lost on what to do as I don't care for the stock plastic please share some insight

[Chuck]

Disregard.
Sorry.

[bussecrazed]

It is just looking for something to change the look and feel

[wetidlerjr]

It is just looking for something to change the look and feel

Google says: 204,000 results...

[bussecrazed]

Yes it does but 80% are a wrap around style that make the grip larger. If not then I am finding alot of special order items that take 3 months or better. I want them in say a week or sooner as I am impatient haha

[Underwood 43]

vz grips makes one for p-14. which would just be a little long for your gun, but they could be shortened. And his grips are nice.

[bussecrazed]

vz grips makes one for p-14. which would just be a little long for your gun, but they could be shortened. And his grips are nice.

Unfortunately they use a a different hole pattern I'm told. I called vs earlier today, they pretty much said they are doing well with sales and they don't care to add the p12 at this time.......I was seriously disappointed

[John Fritz]

I would either go ask this question here or call Travis Tomasie at Para.

Paras are notorious for being difficult guns to find aftermarket replacement grips for.

[TiroFijo]

In my experience Para Ordance pistols have crappy small parts, and require adjustments to run well, and very early replacement of sear, hammer, etc.

The mags also require very frequent cleanings and strong springs due to the steep transition fron double to single stack.

The aluminun frames (at least the ones made up to the end of the 90's developed cracks early in the thin part of the frame rails.

My experience is with several steel and aluminum framed full size P14-45 used for IPSC competition, I can only expect the smaller models to be even more finicky.

In response to your original question, many people around here made thinner custom polymer grips for the P14, but you cannot improve much over the stock plastic really (other than texture), since if you make them too thin you get a full 2"x4" feel.