I picked up a 9mm RIA 1911 a while back. It was horrible. The workmanship on it was awful. Matching marks everywhere, slide fit and finish was crap. It sounded like a maraca when you shook it. It wouldn't hit anything. Constantly shot about a foot low and 8" to the left. The parkerizing or what ever the greenish grey finish on it was horrible as well. I was not impressed to say the least. While I do not have an unlimited amount of money at my disposal, I prefer to buy quality firearms from reputable manufacturers. I know that any manufacturer can make a "Lemon" and I accept that but RIA is just cheaply made and made to be cheap. That in my opinion is not a good combination when I am holding something in my hand that is containing an explosion.

If RIA is your thing thats cool. Im not trying to change any ones mind or anything. Guess what Im saying is that they just aren't for me.

Just curious why everyone is so in to the RIA guns. I owned one for about 2 weeks. Will never own another. I would think people would avoid RIA's like High Point 9mm's but for some reason around here they seem to be cherished?

Just wondering.

Ive owned several 10mm's over the years.....S&W 1006, Glock 20, Glock 29, Delta Elite. I will say the sig P220 Match Elite is BY FAR THE GREATEST OF THEM ALL. This thing has been beefed up substantially by Sig to withstand a LIFETIME of full power 10mm loads. It is perfect in fit, form and function and it just plain fits my hand better than even my 1911's do. I love the DA/SA firing system.

If you can afford it, GET ONE.  There is no compromise.

Shoots good too

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I've got one of the new Sig P220 Match Elite 10mm's and I LOVE it!

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