Man I can't wait to get this thing to the range! Just got it home today and took it completely down to clean out all of the packing oil they seemed to dip the whole gun in. After inspecting it there seems to be something RIA does to the internals I've not yet seen on other 1911s. The sear and hammer have slight notches in them that the safety goes into to keep everything from moving. Not normal on a standard 1911 sear,hammer and thumb safety but a good measure none the less. My FFL told me that he tried working on one for a customer but was unable to install new internals as the RIA is set-up different. I don't think he understood my explanation when I told him if all internals and thumb safety were changed to a different brand that they indeed should work.

In any case I am keeping the gun stock except for the rubber Kimber grips I put on and a trigger I had in my parts box. I put the trigger on since I like the longer trigger and it dropped right in with zero modifications. The stock mag that comes with the pistol is an Act mag. I usually have no problems with these except this one has a follower that seems to be catching up on the inside. Took it apart and polished a little on the follower and it seems ok and just needs a tad break-in time. I have 2 KimPro Tac mags I had for my UCII that I will use in the RIA as well along with several full size mags.

The slide to frame fit is very tight but not to much were it seems to bind. I don't mind this and with some range time should be just right. The overall feel of the gun is superb to say the least feeling just as good as my Kimber Ultra Carry II I owned yet sold not to long ago. The feed ramp is polished and the ejector inside is of the extended type, a longer ejector than even on my full size 1911s so I'm curious where the shells will fall.

So far so good and I am VERY pleased with my purchase! Range report will follow as soon as I can get there. Only thing is the big "TM" after the name on the slide. Don't mind the bold letters but the trademark initials I could do without.

Enjoy your new Compact.

Best of Luck!
Rich

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"There Is No Greater High Than Defeating Armed Felons" Rich-D

You're gonna like it.

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Most problems can be fixed with the proper application of high explosives.

Amen on the Trade mark on the slide.

Nakanokalronin,

I just purchased the same gun about 3 wks ago. Have put around 500 rnds through it and it runs beautifully. A few hundred self-defense rnds and she'll be ready for carry.

I can tell you exactly where the brass will fall, about 15 ft to the right and 3-4 ft forward. Unfortunately for me this means losing brass that would like to keep. About 90% of my brass ends up in the "no go" zone of the indoor range that I use.

Very nice Compact!!!

The "TM" on the slide was added at the request of their lawyers!!!

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"This is the 44 Magnum Auto Mag and holds a 300 grain cartridge and if properly used it can remove the fingerprints."

nice compact!! i ussuly dont care for rubber grips but those kimbers strike my fancy!! congratz!

Good looking Rock! I like those grips! Shoot a couple hundred rounds of hardball to break it in then it should feed pretty much anything. I am glad my Rocks don't have that TM. After a range visit I doubt it will matter tho. Enjoy!

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Dan Wesson PM7, Dan Wesson CBOB 10mm, RIA Match 1911 .45, RIA Matte Nickel tactical .45, RIA Parkerized Tactical .45, RIA Parkerized Tactical 9mm, RIA CS GI .45, RIA FS GI .45, RIA Hi Cap .45, XDM 9mm, XDM .45, CZ-SP01 Phantom, Kimber Ultra Carry II .45

Thanks everyone. I liked the Kimber grips so much on my UCII I defiantly had to get these. The stock grips are not bad but being smooth I had to change them out. I have to tell you, if this Compact shoots as good as it looks and feels a Tactical model won't be to far behind for my next purchase!

I sense another addict! You just wait you will be buying a bigger safe soon!

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Dan Wesson PM7, Dan Wesson CBOB 10mm, RIA Match 1911 .45, RIA Matte Nickel tactical .45, RIA Parkerized Tactical .45, RIA Parkerized Tactical 9mm, RIA CS GI .45, RIA FS GI .45, RIA Hi Cap .45, XDM 9mm, XDM .45, CZ-SP01 Phantom, Kimber Ultra Carry II .45