If I had a nickel RIA pistol I would treat it very careful, do not use Hopp's #9 on the finish or any other product that has ammonia, it will lift the finish off, next thing I would is buy the rubber wrap around grips with the finger grooves, Hogue, the finish seems to wear off on the font strap fairly easy, from what I have read. be sure you keep the out side of the pistol wiped with a oil, don't put it away dirty. Thats just me.and it is MHO.