Para-Ordnance 12.45 LDA Compact .45 ACP, 3.5" Barrel, 12+1 Capacity, Matte Stainless DAO 1911
This Para-Ordnance 12.45 LDA Compact stands out for its LDA light double-action system paired with a compact, double-stack .45 ACP configuration. It delivers 12+1 capacity in an Officer-length 3.5" package with matte stainless slide and frame. The Canadian-made frame features the PARA-ORDNANCE FT. LAUDERDALE FL rollmark, and this example includes a factory magazine marked "Restricted Law Enforcement / Government Use Only."
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Numerous scratches and blemishes are present on exterior surfaces. Pitting is visible in scattered areas, including within the grip serrations. The ejector is sheered off; however, the pistol was still able to eject snap caps during a basic check. The provided magazine does not lock the slide to the rear.
What’s Included
- 1x Para-Ordnance factory double-column 12-round steel magazine marked "Restricted Law Enforcement / Government Use Only"
The 12.45 LDA Compact brings Para-Ordnance's LDA light double-action trigger to a compact 1911 platform. The system allows the external hammer to rest in the lowered position while providing a consistent, light DAO pull, combining familiar 1911 ergonomics with a unique trigger system.
Capacity is a key feature: the double-stack design offers 12+1 rounds of .45 ACP in an Officer-length footprint. The frame incorporates vertical front strap serrations and a beavertail-style grip safety to enhance control in a compact package.
The matte stainless slide and frame present a uniform, low-glare finish. The slide includes rear cocking serrations and a lowered, flared ejection port. Sights are fixed, with a plain blade front and a low-profile rear for snag-resistant carry.
Controls mirror the 1911 layout with a manual thumb safety and grip safety, complemented by the external hammer that works with the LDA system. Black checkered grip panels with Para "P" medallions complete the handling features.
This Canadian-made frame bears the PARA-ORDNANCE INC. FT. LAUDERDALE FL, MADE IN CANADA rollmarks. It also comes with a factory double-column magazine carrying the "Restricted Law Enforcement / Government Use Only" marking, which is correct for period factory magazines.