The Para USA P16-40 is a double-stack .40 S&W 1911-pattern pistol with 16-round capacity and a 5-inch barrel. Developed for USPSA Limited division, it offered major power factor .40 S&W loads with double-stack capacity in a 1911 format before the 2011 platform became widespread. Type: Pistol Action: Single-Action Caliber: .40 S&W Capacity: 16 Year introduced: 1993, USA Weight: 40 oz Overall length: 8.56" Status: Discontinued Intended use: competition, USPSA, limited