2011 VZ Compacts Are Here

[Olympus]

These guns just hit distributors and haven't even been added to the RIA website yet. They are the normal VZ compact models except with full rails! They are available in 9mm and 45. I just got in a 45 and sold it over the weekend. I have the 9mm on order now and it should be arriving by the end of the week.

My initial impression of the 45 version is very good. Probably one of the best examples of a RIA that I've seen. I had to look very closely to find anything of an issue. The gun looks very sharp and aggressive with the rail and gives it a monolithic look. I think the part I liked the best was actually the slip on magwell. Normally, I think they look cheesy and cheap and they have had huge gaps. This magwell fit very nicely and actually provided a better grip on the gun. Compact frames tend to feel too short for me, but the magwell actually provides more grip to the gun and makes it feel more like a full size frame.

I didn't get a chance to shoot the 45, but I plan on shooting the 9mm once it arrives. I'll be sure and post an update.