I have had a problem with RIA customer service. I have bought several of their guns including two of the 1911 22mag and a 1911 in 45 which all dine fine. Then bought 2 of the Mapp series TCM 22 which had trouble with them jamming and RIA customer service said since I bought them from Fredrick Craig the man who designed the TCM then they were not warrantied with RIA since I bought them from Fredrick. What the Heck? The mad designed them and RIA made and sold them so why do they not warranty them? Either way I love the rest of the RIA guns I own and you can't beat the price. Check out the new Bronze 1911 in 45 that Sportsman Supply has for $499 you can't beat the price and it's an awesome gun. I already have the 22mag and look forward to getting the 45 just like it. Also you might be able to tell that I use plenty of oil on mine and put a little grease or shooters lube on the rail and I think yours will loosen up and slide just fine. I like the Lucas oil for the slide.