Para-Ordnance, founded in Canada in 1985 by Ted Szabo and Thanos Polyzos, is renowned for its high-capacity 1911-style pistols. Initially focusing on firearm conversion kits, the company gained fame for its double-stack magazine designs. Para-Ordnance later moved to the U.S. and was acquired by Remington in 2012, continuing to produce innovative and reliable pistols.