Para-Ordnance P12•45 .45 ACP Compact 1911, 3.5 inch Barrel, 12+1 Double-Stack, Canadian-Made
This Canadian-made Para-Ordnance P12•45 is a compact, double-stack .45 ACP 1911 with an Officer-length 3.5 inch barrel and a 12+1 capacity. It features a steel frame with checkered synthetic grips bearing Para medallions. Fixed 3-dot sights, a Commander-style rowel hammer, and Series 80-type safeties round out a practical, carry-sized package. It comes with three 12-round magazines and the factory hard case.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol shows notable finish loss. The chamber is clean.
What’s Included
- Para-Ordnance factory hard case
- Three 12-round .45 ACP double-stack magazines with polymer base pads
The P12•45 delivers full .45 ACP performance in a compact 1911 format with an Officer-length 3.5 inch barrel and a 12+1 double-stack capacity. Its rear cocking serrations aid slide manipulation while maintaining the clean, compact profile expected of this model.
This single-action-only platform retains classic 1911 controls and adds modern safety features, including a manual thumb safety, grip safety, and a firing pin block (Series 80 type). A solid trigger and a Commander-style rowel hammer provide a familiar and positive interface.
The steel frame is paired with checkered synthetic grips featuring Para medallions. Markings include "Made in Canada" and "Para-Ordnance Inc., Ft. Lauderdale FL," reflecting its Canadian manufacture.
Fixed 3-dot sights provide a clear sight picture, with a red/orange front dot and two white rear dots. The package includes three 12-round magazines and the original Para-Ordnance hard case.