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General => 10mm Hunting => Topic started by: Goose1962 on September 25 2014 12:48:43 PM MDT

Title: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: Goose1962 on September 25 2014 12:48:43 PM MDT
Just looking for information about the Para 10mm Hunter. Anyone out in the 10mm world using them? Are they reliable. Should I go with a EAA Witness Hunter? Just looking for info.
Thanks
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: Intercooler on September 25 2014 06:45:59 PM MDT
Are you hunting with it? The EAA Hunter can be used with a large glove and has more capacity.
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: Goose1962 on September 26 2014 12:46:38 PM MDT
Yes the pistol would be used primarily for hunting here in Wisconsin, where we the crazy 5.5" barrel rule. I have heard that customer service at EAA is almost non existent, which scares me a little. But I have not read or heard much about the reliability of the Para Ordnance. I like the fact that EAA is optics ready, and the Para would have to be set up by a gunsmith. Just a hard decision. I was also thinking of a Glock 20  and getting a longer barrel. Tough decision, so I am looking for advice. 
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: sqlbullet on September 26 2014 01:06:44 PM MDT
The standard Witness line can be spotty.

The Hunter and Elite lines are pretty solid though.  And they seem to enjoy a bit better CS too.
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: Intercooler on September 26 2014 06:34:00 PM MDT
The Hunter is one solid piece. I'm bias on the EAA pieces and would still get it over the Para.
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: Desolo on September 26 2014 06:43:55 PM MDT
I like my Para Ls Hunter, its been a good pistol.... I also like and intend to get a Witness in 10mm ( have had a .45 Witness for years, wonderful piece)

Have you handled either of them yet? If you can lay hands on one or he other it may help your decison...

For what its worth, my Para Hunter is my favorite pistol ive owned, or shot. Ever. If it was what I was stuck with, Id not shed a tear over it..... But thats me.
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: Intercooler on September 26 2014 06:53:48 PM MDT
Make an offer:

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/21_231/products_id/60765/EAA+600252+Witness+Hunter+14%2B1+10mm+6%22
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: MCQUADE on September 26 2014 07:34:14 PM MDT
IC, you should be ashamed. ;D
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: Intercooler on September 26 2014 07:40:29 PM MDT
Capacity wins  ;D
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: MCQUADE on September 26 2014 07:51:01 PM MDT
Capacity? How many rounds do you need to blast through the woods to drop a deer. If you have a high quality weapon with superb accuracy, excellent ergonomics and pointability, and made with pride in the good 'ol USA, it would only take 1. But then again, I've only shot a couple of possums, a coon, and a couple of domestic predators with mine (small game) :D Seriously though, the Para or Tanfoglio would serve anyone well for hunting. But if you buy a tangfoglio you'd get cold in the woods wearing a skimpy ass mini skirt.
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: Intercooler on September 26 2014 07:58:15 PM MDT
All thing being equal I still opt for capacity  8)
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: MCQUADE on September 26 2014 08:00:33 PM MDT
Just screwing with 'ya ;D
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: Pinsnscrews on September 26 2014 08:25:50 PM MDT
Quote from: MCQUADE on September 26 2014 07:51:01 PM MDT
Capacity? How many rounds do you need to blast through the woods to drop a deer. If you have a high quality weapon with superb accuracy, excellent ergonomics and pointability, and made with pride in the good 'ol USA, it would only take 1. But then again, I've only shot a couple of possums, a coon, and a couple of domestic predators with mine (small game) :D Seriously though, the Para or Tanfoglio would serve anyone well for hunting. But if you buy a tangfoglio you'd get cold in the woods wearing a skimpy ass mini skirt.

I don't know, sometimes being only able to take down 8 feral pigs before a reload gets a little frustrating when there are 16 in their rabbit breeding pack...
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: Desolo on September 26 2014 10:34:12 PM MDT
 ^^^^^  :o That sounds more like its time to break out the S12 loaded with 3in mag buckshot to me  :))
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: mr.revolverguy on October 10 2014 05:23:54 PM MDT
Full Review of the Para
http://www.dayattherange.com/?p=3930
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: Dave84 on October 18 2014 08:01:44 AM MDT
The Para and the Witness Hunter are both excellent. If on a budget then a Glock 20 and a 6 inch KKM barrel would also be great.
Title: Re: Para Ordnance Elite Hunter
Post by: Pinsnscrews on October 19 2014 03:41:38 PM MDT
If on a budgets another choice is the Rock Island Armory 1911 Fullsize, without the rail in 10mm.