Some may think I am nuts (well my wife does anyway), but the more I shoot my RIA 1911 compact the more I like it. Picked this little lady up back in December on a whim. It was used and for less than $375 I couldn't pass on it. Nothing special. Appears to be completely factory.
Yesterday weather and my schedule actually allowed me some time to go the range. I had several handloads I wanted to try. (Just started in Oct. '13 so on a big learning curve.) I figured I would try them in my SA Range Officer and one other 45. It was a toss between my SR45 and RIA. The RIA one out since I haven't shot it but once.
She functioned flawlessly. Handling the 4 different loads I was trying, except for one fail-to-feed, a LSWC that struggled in the RO as well. At 8 yds I was hitting 4" steel easily and repeatedly on fast fire. Recoil was easily managed with the gun dropping quickly back into position, ready to go again.
I really love my RO, but the RIA Compact, with a little less weight, is earning my trust. I have been carrying a 9mm Shield, but willing to give the RIA more belt time. Just wish the it was as a little more comfortable on the hip. Maybe I should go OWB versus the IWB that I normally use.
Yesterday weather and my schedule actually allowed me some time to go the range. I had several handloads I wanted to try. (Just started in Oct. '13 so on a big learning curve.) I figured I would try them in my SA Range Officer and one other 45. It was a toss between my SR45 and RIA. The RIA one out since I haven't shot it but once.
She functioned flawlessly. Handling the 4 different loads I was trying, except for one fail-to-feed, a LSWC that struggled in the RO as well. At 8 yds I was hitting 4" steel easily and repeatedly on fast fire. Recoil was easily managed with the gun dropping quickly back into position, ready to go again.
I really love my RO, but the RIA Compact, with a little less weight, is earning my trust. I have been carrying a 9mm Shield, but willing to give the RIA more belt time. Just wish the it was as a little more comfortable on the hip. Maybe I should go OWB versus the IWB that I normally use.
I had to sell mine off as it was a jamomatic. RIA was first class taking care of it, but i just couldn't trust it. I'll happily by another RIA, but my compact turn me off.
