Well, after years of lusting after the 1911 I finally popped my cherry and picked one up today. I had it shipped in from Bud's and picked up a new RIA Compact Tactical 1911 in .45ACP.

Having just played with it for a little bit so far I have to say that I'm happy with the fit and finish. It feels just about perfect in my hand and the trigger is just right.

I was a little surprised that the sights are all black. There are indents on the rear so I guess I can add some white paint until I find some other sights.

Unfortunately my LGS didn't have any mags so I need to do some shopping and I still need to decide on a holster. Let the fun begin!

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Very nice.  Congratulations!  

If it didn't carry 1911 mags, your store can't be considered a "gun store"

My first 1911, RIA 5" from CDNN earlier this month

Nice.

I'll let 'em know that. They had a very small selection. Stopped by my regular place just now and they only had a handful of Wilson and Kimber mags but suggested I bring it in. They said they've seen the RIA's be picky.

Man I can't wait to go shooting!

Detail strip it and clean ALL of the shipping goop from the internals before you shoot it.

Ooh, I didn't think about that. Sure was wet out of the box.