Hi there,

next year I get my permit and I am planning my first purchase(s).

I shoot the Stock 3 since march and I shot the Shadow 2 once. And liked it. But it was not enough to get a good comparison. It makes sense to stick to Tanfoglio ... but if I can get a "better" gun, I would switch.

I want to IPSC my gun(s) because shooting guns stationary is boring.

Normally I would go for the gun most people (and a bunch in my club) own/recommend.

When I went to the range on Monday a buddy of mine told me, that the frame of the Tanfos are not casted (does the S2 have the same 7075 Aluminum like the compact?). I can't find anything about the frame material of the Tanfos at all. Can someone tell me the exact material used? The informations of my buddy made me google a bit deeper and found out (I am open for corrections):

• Since I want OR I need to stick to the Stock 2.
• Due to the bull barrel the gun can shoot even the cheapest ammunition precisely.

The S2 has a longer/heavier slide/barrel and a traditional rifled barrel. Is the accuracy of the Stock 2 compatible with the S2 (orange?) without bushing?

• It seems to be better to have more weight on the barrel (Tanfo) vs the slide (S2) > less mass = faster getting back on the target.

Is this assumption in this comparison correct?

• Tanfos have a pin stop. CZs does not.
• Aftermarket support is equally good (I live in the EU).
• Tanfos have a smoother action but the S2 has the better trigger (in parts due to the lack of a pin stop).

How difficult is it to bring the Tanfos to the S2 level (and beyond with xtreme triggers)?

• I read that tuning Tanfos is more difficult than CZs (S2). Is that true?
• I saw pictures of the S2 finish peeling off the slide due to the use of holster. Is that an "old" problem?

In summery: I am full aware that I Tanfo-biased people, but I want to give the S2 the benefit of a doubt 😁 If the general characteristics of the gun (balancing, smoothness) is better and a trigger tuning brings the Tanfo on a S2 level, it seems to be a no-brainer to get a Tanfo Stock 2 OR, right?

Was wondering if anyone had experience with www.patriotdefense.com and buy TANFOGLIO or cuz parts.

Are they legit?

Hi guys, hope you're doing well. Today's a big day for me, I tured 18 this year and, since I live in France, I can legally buy a handgun. Since I had no point to get a CCW since you can't carry in France, I choose to get a IPSC gun, a guy at my local range had a Sock 3 Xtreme in sale. Yesterday, I asked him to try it. Was one of the best guns I've ever shot. I was interested in why did he get a Tanfo over a CZ, he answered me just like that : "Eric Grauffel is a close friend of mine and he sold my this pistol when I started Production IPSC." Not to say how stunted I was, I then asked him why is he selling it, he told me : "well, just upgraded to a Domina Xtreme." I was like : okay, when can I buy the Stock III, about 2 hours ago it was finally mine. I ordered Ghost Civilian 3G holster (only one available) + drop belt system and 3 Ghost mag pouches. Gonna start IPSC soon and, see you then guys, farewell

I bought a Tanfoglio Gold Match OR in 10 mm and am having a terrible time finding any holsters online. No one has any locally that would fit it either. It seems this gun is pretty uncommon and none of the big names online have any holsters for it. Anyone know where I could find one, or will I need to get someone to make it custom?

I'm wondering if the mec gar .45 LF mags can be used with 10mm. Maybe a dumb question but I know this is the case for some 1911 mags with little or no feed lip modification.

I just acquired a Tanfoglio Mossad compact with a manual decocker on it. Not being a huge Tanfoglio aficionado, I didn't really give the decocker any thought until I started researching this model. I couldn't find a picture on Google of another Mossad with a decocker. The only exception to this was a picture of this exact gun (based on the serial number) when it was owned by another FFL who had listed it for sale online some time ago. My question is: is having a decocker on a Mossad rare or unheard of? I just can't find any information on this topic online.

Does anyone make a fill plate for the dovetail after removing the rear sight? I'm removing my iron sights and want something to cover up the dovetail... I believe I've searched diligently and can't find anything but you never know... Reddit knows everything 😁😁

Glad to see there’s a group to post this into.

The short of it is, help me decide between a CZ SP-01 or a Tanfoglio Force Combat/Witness.

I own a SIG P210a and have the opportunity to shoot Swiss 210s whenever I please. I really admire the design and feel. Id like to capture that feel in something a bit more practical than a single stack target gun with no accessory rail.

From what I found in my limited searching, tanfos lack the aftermarket support that CZ has and trying to make certain parts work can be a hassle. Also it seems CZs have better overall tolerances and machining which is indicative in the price tags.

Ideally I like to 1) be able to put on some wood grips (purely for aesthetic). 2) have a ring hammer, again aesthetics. 3) have the ability to put on and rds or threaded barrel if I feel the need down the line.

My use case is purely home defense and sharpening my handgun skills.

I’ve only been able to hold a SP-01 and thought it was comfortable enough in my very medium hands and the trigger was well beyond acceptable in both DA and SA. I’ve never encountered a Tanfoglio in the wild nor do I know of anyone that has. I really appreciate your guy’s opinions on matter.

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Hey all,

I just bought Tanfoglio Stock 2 and I intend to use it in IPSC Production division. I wonder, what parts should i replace to get the best trigger possible? I'm located in Europe and I thought I'll grab Eemann Tech springs kit and maybe a different hammer?

https://www.ipscstore.com/en/tanfoglio-springs/10778-eemann-tech-competition-springs-kit-for-tanfoglio.html

Please help. Looking for a chest holster.

I’m interested in picking up my first Tanfoglio but I hate very heavy DA trigger pulls like the Beretta 92FS with the OG 20lb hammer spring (before they switched it to the 16lb D spring then the 13lb spring with the LTT 92)

The competition ones seem to be SAO but are there any DA/SA ones that have great triggers?

Hey all,

I'm looking for a left-handed shooter using Tanfo Stock 2. I noticed that the right side safety is quite large, do you have any issues building grip with your support hand? I had problems with Beretta 92X where my right hand would constantly catch on the safety which didn't allow me to squeeze the gun hard enough. If you have any pictures of your grip on S2, that would be very appreciated.

Thanks!

Got my Tanfo back after having a trigger job, Xtreme DA trigger, Titan hammer, BOLO, slide melt with a 507 Comp installed. Jim does excellent work and I couldn't be happier. The gun runs like a dream and that optic sits LOW in the slide, top notch work.

Good morning Tanfoglio lovers, we just hit 1000 members! Thanks for your support to this small sub and to each other. Let's keep it going and growing!

Hey guys, I have a Defiant Force P Compact coming in on Monday and I intend to make this my carry gun. Usually I go to Stealthgear, but they don't have any iwb 3 o'clock holsters that are explicitly compatible with what I have. Do you guys have any recommendations for holsters that fit this description that you like? I don't really have a set budget for this and I'm not a fan of active retention, also for my purposes comfort is secondary to concealment but both are nice to have.

Hello! I am in the market for a competition gun to compete in IPSC production. I was gravitating towards the CZ shadow 2 (obviously), but when the dealer handed me the stock 3 xtreme for comparison i found the slide way easier to grip, the safety way more ergonomic, and the weight just a tad better balanced for my hand. At the same price, seems like a no brainer.

Then again. At some point i might want to move into production optics, do a shadow 2 OR would be very convenient. I am not aware if there is an OR version of the stock 3 avaliable. Of course i could have the slide milled, but i‘d rather not do any destructive mods. I know there is a solid dovetail mount for the shadow 2, is there something similar for the stock3? I cant seem to find info on that.

Thank you for your time and input

Does anyone have experience with the "El compo" slide and barrel milling offered by patriot defense? I am wondering how effectively it is at mitigating recoil in 10mm, and if there are any durability drawbacks.

Salve a tutti! Sono un neofita delle armi. Ho appena acquistato una tanfoglio T95F e vorrei approcciarmi al tiro dinamico. Non riesco a trovare una fondina specifica per questo modello di tanfoglio. Potrebbe andare bene il modello della Ghost per la CZ75 SP-01/ CZ Shadow?