Para-Ordnance Carry 12 LDA .45 ACP Compact 1911, Stainless, 3.5 in Barrel, 12+1, Canadian-Marked, 3 Mags (One LE-Restricted)
This Para-Ordnance Carry 12 LDA is a compact, double-stack .45 ACP 1911 built with a 3.5 in barrel and a stainless slide and frame. It features the Light Double Action system, a 12+1 capacity, and Canadian factory markings. It comes with its factory case and paperwork, three magazines, and one period-correct magazine marked "RESTRICTED LAW ENF./GOVERNMENT USE ONLY 1995."
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. Scratches and blemishes are present, with small, infrequent deposits of pitting. The bore has a shiny appearance.
What’s Included
- Para-Ordnance factory hard case with matching label (CTX1245N)
- Safety and Instruction Manual for Single-Action & LDA PXT pistols (3- and 3.5-inch barrels)
- Final Inspection Record sheet
- Carry 12 order/model card (CTX1245N)
- Cable lock with keys (factory bag)
- Three 12-round Para-Ordnance factory double-stack magazines (one marked "RESTRICTED LAW ENF./GOVERNMENT USE ONLY 1995")
The Carry 12 LDA pairs a compact 3.5 in barrel with a double-stack frame for a 12+1 capacity in .45 ACP. The LDA (Light Double Action) system and bobbed external hammer are designed for consistent, smooth operation within a 1911-format platform.
Construction is all stainless, with a stainless slide and stainless steel frame. The slide has rear-only cocking serrations and fixed, low-mount 3-dot sights. Black checkered grip panels with Para "P" medallions provide a confident hold.
Safety features include an ambidextrous thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety. The compact size and Carry series configuration make this model a distinctive Para-Ordnance variant.
Markings include MADE IN CANADA and PARA-ORDNANCE INC., FT. LAUDERDALE, FL. The model code is CTX1245N, and the factory case label serial matches the frame. One included magazine is LE-restricted marked "RESTRICTED LAW ENF./GOVERNMENT USE ONLY 1995," aligning with magazines produced during the 1994–2004 federal ban period.