Congrats on your new friend. I've had mine for just under a month now (FDE) and loving it. However, before I fire the first shot, when dry fire, the trigger felt gritty in the take up, Great break! and reset, but the take up was like an ar15 (grit). I took the whole gun apart, cleaned everything. New moly where needed and little oil. Sweet... I do have a steel guide rod and spring on order from CGW. Will order the striker when more are available. Shoots 124JHP very well and Liberty Civil Def. is amazing. My preferred carry round.