Those are 2 beautiful handguns. As much as I like the Para I see why you traded.
The STI has all the nice touches I love in the classic .45's.
I am into the classics so I love a blued finish but that really first rate looking guncoat with wood grips ,beavertail ,the classic hammer and no ugly flashlight mount(para did a neat job hiding theirs though) to snag is just sweet. I also dig the commander length but a full frame.

I have tiny little girl hands so the classic single stck .45 seems to fit just perfect. I wanted to like the Hi Power , I like a 9mm as much or more than the .45
but it is just to fat to be comfy.

How about telling us a little more about the new STI?

"if you want to be a hero you have to learn to drive stick"! Sara Conner