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Para-Ordnance, later Para USA, revolutionized the 1911-style pistol market by being the first to introduce a high-capacity, double-stack magazine, starting with kits in the 1980s and later manufacturing complete pistols like the P14-45 in 1990, and the LDA (Light Double Action) in 1999. Here's a more detailed look at their history:Founding and Early Years:Para-Ordnance was founded in Canada in 1985 by Ted Szabo and Thanos Polyzos, initially as a manufacturer of paintball guns, before shifting focus to 1911-style pistols. The High-Capacity Revolution:They pioneered the double-stack magazine concept for 1911-style pistols, which allowed for significantly increased ammunition capacity.