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I believe the Para P14 was the basis for the FBI's SRP (Swift Response Pistol), after being worked over extensively by Les Baer. That strongly suggests that they're basically sound.

For quite a while, the QC on Para's was spotty - you could go down the line at the store, pick up a couple of examples, and see which ones were smooth, which were rough . . . which were tight, which were loose. Getting a good one was almost like flipping a coin. As a consequence, guys either loved them or hated them.

I understand they've improved overall and are more consistent now.

As to whether or not the grip is too big . . .that pretty much depends on the size of your hands.