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This is a close range pistol, a gun for trench fighting or for clearing uglies from your domicile in the wee hours of the morning. That is what the 1. If you cant see the sights, well, it sets in the hand very well for body position aiming. And delivers. The RIA gun is finished in a kind of phosphate finish. I found when the inevitable scratches came, I could squirt Hoppes gun oil on the surface and really polish it and the scratches seemed to go away. Thats nice, but this is not an attractive finish. It is functional and well done, which is what counts. I found a minimum of tool marks and good fit of all parts. The controls worked with a certain crispness. When working the slide, the link felt right and the locking lugs seemed to roll into place. Someone with knowledge of the 1. I like that. The grips are an attractive slab of dense wood, nicer than anything Uncle Sam ever put on his 1. The magazine is a quality eight round unit. Thats ok too, as it worked. I have seen some RIA guns with seven rounds boxes, but they all work so that is fine. I was prepared for my pistol to stutter through the first one hundred rounds and then perform well. I was wrong, and I have noticed this trend in many modern 1. They no longer require a break in except in the most expensive, tightly fitted guns. It seems the public wants to fire fifty rounds and put the gun in the dresser drawer. With Pro Load ammunition and Wilson Combat magazines, this one is a good performer. SIGs and Glocks dont require break in. Well, it works for me. Flat spots and the occasional too long link are to be expected from a quality 1. Still, I didnt see any problem. I loaded my first two hundred rounds with Winchesters 2. New Starline cases and a Winchester primer jolted the bullet to a full 8. I commenced by firing at rocks and limbs at the range, then rapid fire at silhouette targets at seven, ten, and fifteen yards. I am glad I had a good supply of Wilson Combat magazines on hand One hundred rounds went by in a few minutes. No failures to feed, chamber, fire or eject. Sure, I make good ammo but the absence of a break in jam is notable. I also fired a quantity of factory new Pro Load ammunition. The gun worked, and gave solid three inch 2. I did my part. Recently, the big news is a. Super version of the RIA gun. I received one of the first six guns in the country. It is a bit different from a standard 1. Super features an enlarged ejection port, nicely scalloped. That is a good thing. The Super did require a break in period, but after a few hundred rounds of Zeros high quality reloads settled in for good function. Zero is the only manufacturer I know of that offers quality remanufactured loads in. Super caliber. That is a good thingThe original magazine did not function as I would have liked, so I ordered a number of high quality magazines from Metalform, Incorporated. Perfect function followed. In fact, the break in malfunctions may have been attributable to the magazines. The gun has a lot of power. Author found the. Super pistol very pleasing. Note Caspian grips. The Super was introduced to give cops a better cartridge for use against light cover and vehicles. It does just that, with 1. Some modern loads do even better. After firing a few hundred rounds, I had the measure of this pistol. It is a good gun, very good. Accuracy was about on the par with the. That does not mean it is a wimp load. Cor Bons 1. 15 grain JHP broke well over 1,4. The sights were well regulated for the. Super, and function was good. I added a set of Caspian target stocks after a week or so, and found them a good addition to the handgun. I like the Super very much. I still rely on my. I will tell you frankly I have never shot anything living with the. Super. But I have used Magnum loads in the. The Super is pretty close. I am carrying my Super in a slick paddle from Gunleather, Inc, of Forth Worth, Texas. It just doesnt get any better on the hip that this Ten quick rounds, ten accurate rounds, and the gun leaps into the hand from a top flight rig. Here is a powerful cartridge on the 1. SIG. Controllable power You bet. The. 3. Super RIA gun is currently available form the Dealer Warehouse, a showcase advertiser at Shotgun News. I have had the best dealings with this company. If you are tired of the same old format and guns that dont look like a GI. RIA guns. They are excellent performers. Riding Club Championships. This time, the gun is wearing grips by Esmeralda and is carried in a Gunleather, Inc holster. Enough to melt the heart of any 1. Editors Note Since this article was posted in January of 2. I have received some problem reports on the RIA pistols. These have included reliability issues, heavy triggers and difficulty in obtaining replacement parts or support from the manufacturer. I have also received many letters from satisfied owners who appreciate the value represented by these guns. It should also be noted that I have received problem reports on on brands that cost much more. When you are paying 3. Ed Brown custom and the factory support of Smith Wesson. If you want to get into M1. RIA pistols can be a very interesting and economical option.