WARNING: BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM, READ THROUGH THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND THOROUGHLY. THIS MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS PISTOL AND BE TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGES OF OWNER OR USER. PXT LDA Series Pistols SAFETY and INSTRUCTION MANUAL Para ® ©2004 Para-Ordnance Mfg., Inc.
THIS MANUAL ONLY APPLIES TO PARA-ORDNANCE FIREARMS SAFETY – ACCIDENT PREVENTION FIREARMS ARE CLASSIFIED AS DANGEROUS WEAPONS. THEREFORE THIS PRODUCT IS POTENTIALLY LETHAL. FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ANY OF THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY, DEATH OR DAMAGE OF PROPERTY. WHEN PRESSING THE TRIGGER, YOU MUST EXPECT THE GUN TO FIRE AND YOU MUST TAKE FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR FIRING IT PXT LDA (LIGHT DOUBLE ACTION) SERIES PISTOLS WITH 5- AND 4.25-INCH BARRELS.
SPARE PARTS ...................................................................................... 43 PARTS ILLUSTRATION ................................................................. 44 PARTS LIST .......................................................................................... 45 MAGAZINE RECEIVER MAGAZINE CATCH TRIGGER DISASSEMBLY NOTCH SLIDE STOP NOTCH STOCK GRIP SAFETY SLIDE LOCK SAFETY NOTCH HAMMER REAR SIGHT SLIDE STOP 1 DX745E - PXT LDA Single Stack LIMITS & LIABILITY .......
FRONT SIGHT SLIDE 2 3 DISASSEMBLY NOTCH TRIGGER SLIDE STOP NOTCH PXT LDA Single Stack REAR SIGHT MAGAZINE RECEIVER MAGAZINE CATCH SLIDE STOP MAGAZINE RECEIVER MAGAZINE CATCH EJECTION PORT (OTHER SIDE) Tac-S - DCX745E RECOIL SPRING PLUG BARREL BARREL BUSHING SLIDE PXT LDA Single Stack Limited - TX745S FRONT SIGHT EJECTION PORT REAR SIGHT (OTHER SIDE) SLIDE STOP DISASSEMBLY NOTCH TRIGGER SLIDE STOP RECOIL NOTCH SPRING PLUG BARREL BUSHING BARREL STOCK GRIP SAFETY SLIDE LOCK SAFETY
FIREARMS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PXT Carry Option CCW - CCWX745S IMPROPER HANDLING OF YOUR PISTOL CAN RESULT IN INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. MAGAZINE STOCK FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS YOU MUST ENSURE YOUR COMPLETE AND CLEAR UNDERSTANDING OF THIS MANUAL AND YOU MUST FOLLOW ITS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. NEVER ALLOW ANYONE TO USE THIS FIREARM WITHOUT HAVING THAT PERSON READ THIS MANUAL FIRST.
4. ALWAYS BE SURE OF YOUR BACKSTOP, WHAT LIES BEYOND YOUR TARGET, AND THE SAFETY OF BYSTANDERS BEFORE YOU CONSIDER SHOOTING YOUR PISTOL. THE BACKSTOP MUST BE ADEQUATE TO STOP AND CONTAIN BULLETS. OTHERWISE, A BULLET IS CAPABLE OF TRAVELING THROUGH OR PAST YOUR TARGET FOR A DISTANCE OF UP TO 1 1/2 MILES. DO NOT SHOOT IF YOU ARE UNCERTAIN ABOUT WHAT LIES BEYOND YOUR TARGET. 9. NEVER LEAVE A LOADED PISTOL UNATTENDED. 5.
15. NEVER SHOOT AT A FLAT SURFACE OF WATER OR AT ANY HARD SURFACE IN ORDER TO AVOID HAZARDOUS RICOCHETS THAT CAN CAUSE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. ALWAYS USE AMMUNITION THAT COMPLIES WITH THE INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE STANDARD AS ESTABLISHED BY THE SPORTING ARMS AND AMMUNITION MANUFACTURER’S INSTITUTE (SAAMI). TO DO OTHERWISE MAY RESULT IN INJURY, DEATH, OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. 16. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE MUZZLE IS POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION. 17.
FEATURES SAFETY FEATURES The LDA-Series semi-automatic pistols are quite similar in appearance while they all function in the same manner. Among themselves, the pistols vary in caliber, size, weight, barrel/barrel bushing configuration, surface finish, and in the type of metal used for their respective receivers (steel or stainless steel). While this manual uses the Para Limited and Black Watch SSP pistols for its illustrations, the directions apply to the other LDA models unless otherwise noted.
NEVER LEAVE YOUR PISTOL LOADED AND READY TO FIRE. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITION WHICH CAN LEAD TO AN ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE THAT MAY CAUSE INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. To engage the Slide Lock Safety push the Slide Lock Safety up until it fully engages the Slide Lock Notch (Figure 2). At this point, the slide is prevented from moving rearward.
PASSIVE SAFETIES THESE SAFETIES ARE ACTIVATED AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT MANUAL INTERVENTION. DO NOT BYPASS THEM OR RENDER THEM INOPERATIVE. These mechanisms form parts of a safety system incorporated into your Para-Ordnance pistol and they are designed and installed for the prevention of accidental discharges that could otherwise follow as the result of some commonplace occurrences. NEVER RELY ON A SAFETY MECHANISM TO JUSTIFY CARELESS HANDLING OF YOUR PISTOL.
MALFUNCTIONS LOADING In any semi-automatic pistol, stoppages can occur due to mechanical malfunction or ammunition failure. Please perform the following procedures to correctly deal with such malfunctions. PRACTICE THESE IMPORTANT ASPECTS OF SAFE GUN HANDLING WITH AN UNLOADED PISTOL OR WITH DUMMY ROUNDS UNTIL YOU ARE ABLE TO PERFORM EACH OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS WITH SKILL AND CONFIDENCE. READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE MAKING ACTUAL USE OF THIS PISTOL. NEVER FORCE A JAMMED ACTION.
DO NOT LOAD DAMAGED AMMUNITION. ALWAYS LOAD YOUR MAGAZINE WITH CLEAN, DRY, ORIGINAL HIGH QUALITY FACTORY MADE AMMUNITION THAT IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND THE PROPER CALIBER FOR YOUR PISTOL (TABLE 1). PRACTICE WITH DUMMY CARTRIDGES. 2. Load magazine from the top open end, the front of the cartridge pointing away from you, with the type and quantity of ammunition for your pistol (Table 1). Press rounds down and back (Figure 5). 3.
NEVER LEAVE YOUR PISTOL IN THE COCKED AND READY TO FIRE POSITION. THIS CONDITION IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. UNLOADING 4. With pistol still pointing in a safe direction, release the slide and allow it to snap forward on the empty chamber and then press the trigger and let the hammer cycle back and forward. NOTE: If the slide is locked open to its rearward position, pull the slide back slightly and then release it. 5.
THIS IS A SEMI-AUTOMATIC PISTOL THAT WHEN FIRED, AUTOMATICALLY RELOADS AND RECOCKS ITSELF AND IS READY TO FIRE AGAIN SIMPLY BY PRESSING THE TRIGGER. 4. Immediately following the firing of a shot, and if a subsequent shot is not to be fired at once, apply the Slide Lock Safety by pushing it into the slide lock notch. However, if the last round has already been fired from the magazine the slide will be locked to the rear with the engagement of the Slide Stop and the Slide Lock Safety cannot be applied. 5.
5. If you release the fingers of your support hand while still griping the pistol, your fingers should be in a fortyfive degree downward angle (Figure 10). ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND KEEP PISTOL POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR FACE, WHEN PREPARING TO STRIP AND CLEAN YOUR PISTOL TO AVOID INJURY TO THE EYES IN THE EVENT THAT SOME COMPONENT MAY COME FLYING LOOSE FROM YOUR GUN. 6. In an equal 50/50 grip, you should apply about as much pressure as if you were swinging a bat or hammer. Figure 10 7.
STEP 3 con't. Continue to apply pressure on the recoil spring plug to prevent ejection of it and the spring. Then gently and gradually allow the spring and the recoil spring plug to extend out of the slide (Figure 10). RECOIL SPRING PLUG STEP 4 con't. Disengage slide stop from the slide by removing slide stop completely from the receiver (Figure 12). SLIDE STOP Figure 10 BEFORE PROCEEDING MAKE SURE YOU ARE WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND KEEP THE MUZZLE OF THE PISTOL POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR FACE.
STEP 7. To remove the barrel bushing from the barrel, turn the bushing counterclockwise and then push the barrel and bushing forward to the point that the bushing is clear of the slide and can be removed from the barrel (Figure 14). STEP 8. With barrel bushing already removed, push barrel link forward and remove the barrel through the front of the slide. STEP 3. (ALL LDA PISTOLS EXCEPT LIMITED MODELS) Assemble the recoil spring and guide.
STEP 5 con't. Now you can run the slide onto the receiver to the point that the barrel link is exposed through slide stop hole in the receiver (Figure 17). Insert the slide stop pin in and through the receiver and barrel link. Figure 17 STEP 6. Make sure the grip safety is depressed and push the slide rearward to properly align the disassembly notch and snap the slide stop pin into place (Figure 18). GRIP SAFETY DEPRESSED STEP 7. Push the slide fully forward.
SIGHT ADJUSTMENT - Fixed Sights The rear sight is adjustable for windage only. Using a 5/64” hex wrench which has been provided, loosen the hex set screw located directly in front of the rear sight notch. You may now change windage by moving the rear sight either left or right in its dovetail. Remember, always move your rear sight in the direction you want your bullet’s impact to go (Figure 21).
CLEANING PISTOL 1. Disassemble (field-strip) the pistol to the extent described on Pages 21 through 28. 2. Clean your pistol by brushing the barrel bore and chamber with a good powder-removing solvent and bore brush. Wipe the areas clean with patches or a swab. 3. Using a small brush dipped in solvent, remove all deposits from around the breech of the barrel, chamber, extractor and adjacent areas which have been subjected to powder residue. Wipe all surfaces clean with patch or swab.
floor plate out of the way, remove the spring and follower. Clean all components, taking care to remove any powder deposits on the magazine retaining lips and follower (Figure 26). NOTE: Place spring correctly oriented with closed loop uppermost pointing forward. High-Capacity Magazine Assembly 10-Round Magazine Assembly DISASSEMBLY, CLEANING & REASSEMBLY OF 10-ROUND PARA-ORDNANCE MAGAZINE BEFORE PROCEEDING MAKE SURE YOU ARE WEARING SAFETY GLASSES AND KEEP THE MAGAZINE POINTED AWAY FROM YOUR FACE.
CAUTION: Do not apply excessive pressure to the release lever or it may break off. CAUTION: The spring and follower are compressed in the magazine. Care should be taken during this step to prevent them from flying out. STEP 4: While maintaining the ROUND TAB gentle pressure on the release (FRONT) lever, begin to rotate the magazine extension downward to release it from the metal magazine body.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE When transporting your firearm to and from shooting activities, keep it unloaded and obey all laws relating to the transportation of firearms in your area. When storing your firearm, store it securely and keep it separated from ammunition, under lock and key, and out of the sight and reach of children and other inexperienced persons. NOTE: Protect your firearms from theft. DO NOT STORE your pistol in anything which will attract moisture, e.g.
WARRANTY INFORMATION Para-Ordnance acknowledges its obligations under implied warranty legislation, with respect to the sale of consumer goods, that may be in force in jurisdictions where its products are sold.
LDA SINGLE STACK PARTS LIST LDA SINGLE STACK PARTS ILLUSTRATION 14 49 13 16 48 LIMIT ED M 15 ODE 8A LS 8C 8D 2 42 8B 38 1 10 11 40 12 9 55 4 41 5 3 63R 52 54 6 53 36 20 39 61 7 50 26 56 23 58 22 37 57 44 51 21 27 62 25 45 46 59 43 18 60 19B 34 28 17 47 31 63L 30 32 24 35 19A 33 19 SINGLE STACK MAGAZINE 44 1. BARREL 2. BARREL BUSHING 3. BARREL LINK 4. BARREL LINK PIN 5 DRAWBAR 6. EJECTOR 7. EJECTOR PIN 8A. EXTRACTOR CLAW 8B. EXTRACTOR BODY 8C.
LDA HIGH CAPACITY PARTS ILLUSTRATION LDA HIGH CAPACITY PARTS LIST 14 13 51 50 16 15 LIM 8A ITE D MO DELS 8C 8D 2 8B 44 40 1 42 10 11 12 9 57 43 4 5 3 6 65R 54 55 56 38 20 41 63 58 52 26 �� 59 39 21 46 53 27 64 25 62 47 45 23 60 7 48 17 61 65L 36 28 49 33 18 28 32 34 24 19A 37 19 24 35 10-ROUND MAGAZINE 29 30 30 46 HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINE 1. BARREL 2. BARREL BUSHING 3. BARREL LINK 4. BARREL LINK PIN 5 DRAWBAR 6. EJECTOR 7. EJECTOR PIN 8A.
FIREARM RECORD MODEL SERIAL NO. PURCHASED FROM DATE PURCHASED This instruction manual should always accompany this firearm and be transferred with it upon change of ownership. Para ® 980 TAPSCOTT ROAD SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1X 1C3 (416) 297-7855 • FAX: (416) 297-1289 www.paraord.
