New Toy

[Mykltn]

Well the Taurus .44 Mag is sold. Although she only saw the range a few times, she will be missed. Hopefully the new owner will get more use out of her than I did. They say the best way to ease the loss of a firearm is to get another firearm. And here it is. A like new RIA 1911 compact. Picked it up from a very nice gentleman yesterday. She has Hogue grips added and came with a belt slide holster. Hoping to get her to the range next weekend and run a few rounds to break her in. Now all I have left in full size pistols is the SA 1911-A1 GI. Everything else is now a carry weapon. Hopefully she will shoot as good as she looks.

Compared to my full size SA

Got to love the feeling of a new gun. Feels like sunshine!

Edited January 10, 2010 by Mykltn

[hipower]

I've heard many good things about the RIA pistols and wouldn't hesitate to have one if the chance occurred.

Good looking pistol. Have fun with it. I really like the Commander size.

[DavidH1]

Looks great, let us know how it shoots.

[JPS]

Nice looking 'stealth' handgun. I find I'm also partial to the Commander sized 1911s.

Be sure to let us know how it does at the range.

[Guest tnmale46]

congrats

[Mykltn]

Nice looking 'stealth' handgun. I find I'm also partial to the Commander sized 1911s.

Be sure to let us know how it does at the range.

Well I had to have an evil black gun to go with my evil black rifle. And it's not really a Commander though. This one has a 3.5" barrel and the Commander typically has a 4.25". The .75" difference helps with concealed carry. Took it for a ride under my jacket today and it felt really comfortable. Only hitch was the extended beaver tail bit my side a little but nothing I couldn't adjust.

Edited January 11, 2010 by Mykltn

[Guest Rickntenn]

Nice gun!

[Slappy]

Looks like a fun shooter! Congrats!

[Guest SUNTZU]

Those are nice firearms. I like.

[Guest tlondon]

nice weapon

[Guest Tenngunner]

Nice piece! (stainless for me, though).

[Mykltn]

Nice piece! (stainless for me, though).

I like it black. That way the only light coming off the pistol is the flash from the muzzle.

[Guest flyfishtn]

Very nice.

[Guest speedlifted]

Sharp gun... what price rang is that in? I had a Kimber Ultra Carry II and loved it, but ended up moding it out to the point i was afraid to carry it for $ reasons.

congrats

[Mykltn]

Sharp gun... what price rang is that in? I had a Kimber Ultra Carry II and loved it, but ended up moding it out to the point i was afraid to carry it for $ reasons.

congrats

Low to mid $400.00. Should be taking it to the range Sunday so hopefully will have a range report on it.

[eapking]

Can't have too many 1911's.

[Mykltn]

Can't have too many 1911's.

WORD!

[krunchnik]

Congrats on the new piece,they are quite nice for the money,mine has been 100%,the Officers size is pretty easy to conceal,and for me a lot of fun to shoot also.I think this is his brother(same family)

[Mykltn]

Congrats on the new piece,they are quite nice for the money,mine has been 100%,the Officers size is pretty easy to conceal,and for me a lot of fun to shoot also.I think this is his brother(same family)

OOOhh! Pretty!!!!!

[Guest blackbeltchick]

Nice!! I love my RIA 1911 Compact, I carry her with me everyday and she shoots spot on!! I love how she feels and so did my husband until he got his own! Hope you enjoy your new baby as much as I enjoy mine!

[lowbud]

I really have to get one of these again. I had one and let her go in a trade as with so many others and damnit.. I miss it...

Great shooters at a great price!