Para-Ordnance P12.45 Compact .45 ACP Double-Stack 1911, 3.75 in Barrel, 12+1 Capacity, Canadian-Marked
This Para-Ordnance P12.45 is a compact, double-stack 1911 chambered in .45 ACP with a 3.75 in barrel and 12+1 capacity. It features Canadian-marked import rollmarks and the hallmark Para-Ordnance design details that made the P12.45 a notable high-capacity compact 1911. The pistol combines fixed sights, a lowered and flared ejection port, and checkering where it counts, offering a well-appointed configuration.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the photos for a close look at these areas.
What’s Included
- 1x 12-round steel double-stack compact magazine with polymer base pad (Para-Ordnance P12-45 pattern), as pictured
The P12.45 format delivers .45 ACP performance in a compact 1911 platform with a double-stack magazine for 12+1 on board. Its 3.75 in barrel and compact dimensions make it a distinctive high-capacity Officer-size take on the classic design.
Built on a metal frame with vertical serrations on the front strap and checkering on the mainspring housing, this pistol includes checkered wood double-diamond grip panels for a positive hold. The single-action fire control features a skeletonized, long, three-hole lightweight trigger and a commander-style skeletonized hammer.
The slide incorporates rear vertical serrations for purchase and a lowered, flared ejection port. Sighting is straightforward with a fixed front blade and a low-profile, dovetailed rear sight.
Controls and internals follow a proven 1911 pattern: manual thumb safety, beavertail grip safety, and an internal extractor. It uses a GI-style short recoil guide rod with a standard plug, staying true to a traditional, serviceable setup.
This example bears Canadian-marked import configuration with a Para-Ordnance Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, FL rollmark, aligning with the brand’s origins and distribution history.