I LOVE my RIA! It's the only 1911 I've ever owned, so I'm biased, but it seems to be very well made. Haven't shot it a lot yet, but I've had no issues with it, other than seeing the tiny little combat sights with my old, worn-out eyes.

I hang out at 1911forum.com, and the RIA's seem to be highly thought of there. One guy has well over a dozen of them, all styles and sizes.

Mine is the basic 1911A1 GI combat style, no frills, just what I wanted. I bought it at the Big R Farm and Ranch store in Elizabeth for $379.99 on sale. They typically run from $360 to $400, from what I've seen. Finding them in stock someplace might be an issue, but I've heard of a lot of guys buying them from Sarco(?) too.

FWIW, I'm supposed to meet tomorrow with another member from here, and buy a Stainless Springfield Loaded from him.

I like those grips on yours! Where'd you find 'em?