Para Ordnance P18-9 PXT Hi-Cap 9mm, Stainless, 18+1, 5-Inch Match Barrel Semi-Auto Pistol
The Para Ordnance P18-9 PXT Hi-Cap combines classic 1911 ergonomics with one of the highest capacities ever offered in the platform. Built in Canada during the brand’s final production years, this full-size, double-stack 9mm features an 18-round magazine, a match-grade ramped stainless barrel, and Para’s proprietary PXT external Power Extractor. Fiber-optic target sights and competition-ready internals make this pistol stand out for shooters who want a factory 1911 tuned for high-volume range work.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Light handling marks and a few shallow surface scratches are present on the slide and frame, but they do not affect function.
What’s Included
- Para-branded green hard case
- Para-branded green cable lock (factory packaged)
- Para PXT Single-Action Series Safety and Instruction manual
- Two 18-round stainless Para double-stack magazines stamped “9 MM MADE IN CANADA”
This P18-9 is built on a stainless steel frame and slide finished in a tasteful matte-and-polished two-tone scheme. Rear cocking serrations offer solid purchase for slide manipulation, while the serrated front strap and checkered polymer grips provide secure handling during rapid strings of fire.
The 5-inch, ramped match barrel is cut from stainless steel for durability and easy maintenance. Para’s Power Extractor (PXT) system, visible on the slide, improves case engagement and reliability, especially during high-round-count sessions.
Target-focused sights consist of a red fiber-optic front post paired with a fully adjustable square-notch rear, allowing precise elevation and windage tuning without aftermarket parts. The skeletonized commander-style hammer and three-hole trigger contribute to a crisp, single-action pull.
With an 18+1 capacity, this double-stack 1911 offers nearly double the round count of traditional single-stack models while retaining familiar 1911 controls, including a manual thumb safety and grip safety. Its late-production status before Para USA’s discontinuation in 2015 adds collectibility to a pistol already designed for practical competition use.