Im not real crazy about the Philippines part but for the price what can I say. Walt O do you ever CC your compact?
I like to try and support American labor when I can.
jrogers what is a mater with the guide rod?
I've got a compact tactical. It did have go back to the mothership for repair though. I was having FTF and FTRB way too often, even considering the "break-in period." It works great now. The factory supplied magazines are Novak and work great. I put slim alumagrips on mine and it conceals pretty well in a Milt Sparks Summer Special II. Note that it came with a GI style thumb safety, the extended one is an STI I added.