Nothing wrong with that, cost of doing business is slightly less expensive than here in S. Florida. Good area as well, and a great firearm. They are proud of them cost wise, but it sure seems worth getting one.
Up here in the Peoples Republic, I'm limited on what I can buy new and Para is well represented. S&W is far more expensive than Para IMO and has limited selection in 1911's. I
can't buy a new Colt, Springfield, Kimber, Wilson, RIA, Ed Brown, Dan Wesson, Taurus, SigSauer, Daly or any number of other 1911 style pistols. After much research, I decided on the Para and I'm not dissapointed.
To quote another Tom..... booger hook, bang switch, KaBoom.!!!...every time...