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Posted: 11/9/2022 8:25:50 PM EDT
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…And on that note, my gunsmith just called to say the pistol’s ready to be picked up! So I’ll have it back by tomorrow evening
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Posted: 11/10/2022 9:26:44 PM EDT
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From “Leviathan Wakes”, The Expanse Book One: “Okay, he’s still here so let’s-“ Holden started, and then stopped when he saw the woman from the couch standing right behind Alex. He hadn’t heard or seen her approach. “You need to come with me,” she said in a hard voice. “Walk to the stairwell - slowly. Stay at least three meters ahead of me the entire time. Do it now.” “Are you a cop?” Holden asked, not moving. “I’m the person with the gun,” she said. A small weapon appeared like magic in her right hand. She pointed it at Alex’s head. “So, do what I say.” Her weapon was small and plastic, and had some kind of battery pack. Amos pulled his heavy slug-thrower out and aimed it at her face. “Mine’s bigger,” he said. “Amos, don’t-“ was all Naomi had time to say before the stairwell door burst open and half a dozen men and women armed with compact automatic weapons came into the room, yelling at them to drop their guns.  Timmy’s back! I honestly had forgotten how smooth this gun is. The new safety has even less play than the original if anything, and it works much better with my wrong-handedness. My gunsmith did an excellent job chopping off the slide release lever and re-finishing the resulting barrel retention pin:  I also installed the Patriot Defense magwell when I got home tonight, and I’m pretty sure I could toss a new mag into the gun from across the room at this point:  I can’t wait to get this thing back to the range and throw a couple hundred more rounds through it. It’s coming together extremely well! |
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Posted: 11/10/2022 9:34:27 PM EDT
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Interesting mod on the barrel retention pin. You don’t think you’ll miss last round hold open? I’m right handed and I’m on top of the lever, causing it not to work half the time anyways.
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Posted: 11/11/2022 12:48:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Interesting mod on the barrel retention pin. You don’t think you’ll miss last round hold open? I’m right handed and I’m on top of the lever, causing it not to work half the time anyways. Nah. I never used the slide release lever before anyway and there’s nothing the gun can do with it that I can’t learn how to accomplish without it. In the unlikely event anyone ever actually manufactures an ambi slide stop for the Tanfo I’ll certainly pick up one of those and give it the functionality back, but it’s fine without for now |
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Posted: 11/13/2022 2:43:52 AM EDT
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Everything in me is screaming out to get the gun back to the range tomorrow, but I sliced open my left thumb at work pretty well on Friday and the fairly large flap of skin is just being held together with super glue right now. I know if I take this thing to the range it’ll take less than a mag of Ten Milly with those PD grips to pull the cut apart on my hand and give the frame a nice new coating of fresh blood, so I think I’m going to have to push off the next range trip until a little later this week. It’ll be getting more rounds down the pipe very soon though!
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Posted: 11/20/2022 10:15:55 PM EDT
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From “Nemesis Games”, The Expanse Book Five: “Everything alright?” Peaches asked. “Sure,” Amos said. The shadows of the other crew faded into the gloom. “Talk them out of any unpleasant actions?” “Me? Nope. They did most of that themselves. Best defense we’ve got right now is everyone’s in the habit of not killing each other and taking their shit. Pretty soon people are just gonna start assuming anyone they don’t know is out to slit their throats - if they’re lucky.” She looked at him. Her face was smooth, her eyes intelligent and hard. “You don’t sound upset at the prospect.” “I’m comfortable with it.”  ?Another range trip, another couple hundred rounds. I did have just a couple rounds nose-dive into the feed ramp rather than chamber correctly, but I’m chalking that up to still being in break-in. If it continues I’ll take a look at what to do to correct the issue.  A member on another forum asked if the addition of the WML and heavier recoil spring causes noticeable muzzle dip when the slide cycles, the answer is it does not. I still need to drive the muzzle back down a bit when slow-firing the gun after it’s finished cycling. Hopefully adding the comp won’t cause the muzzle to dip, but will just prevent it from jumping up as much to begin with. It seems this time just one grip screw loosened up a bit during my post-range once-over. For tonight I tightened it back down, when I have more time tomorrow after work I’ll apply some red loctite like I had on the optic mount screws - those don’t seem to have moved a bit. The grips are going to take a little bit before my hands toughen up, until then I’ll have a couple new blisters. But that’s nothing new. I am anxiously awaiting the threaded barrel and comp from Patriot Defense, my gentle sensibilities are a bit rattled after two hundred rounds of 180gr at 1,250fps. But it’s seeming like other than that for now this gun is solid. Time to put a metric shitload of bullets down the barrel. I did have three different people, one of whom was the Range Safety Officer, stop me to ask what the gun was. They were each rewarded with getting to throw ten rounds downrange through it. If anyone’s ever in CO and sees this gun on the line, tap me on the shoulder - if I have the ammo, I’ll let you shoot it too! |
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Posted: 11/20/2022 11:21:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/414849/CB8D80CA-19C9-46D4-85B3-701AA752E841-2608315.jpg ?Another range trip, another couple hundred rounds. I did have just a couple rounds nose-dive into the feed ramp rather than chamber correctly, but I’m chalking that up to still being in break-in. If it continues I’ll take a look at what to do to correct the issue. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/414849/8EC4B600-AA45-4984-9367-CB0B25B6E361-2608317.jpg A member on another forum asked if the addition of the WML and heavier recoil spring causes noticeable muzzle dip when the slide cycles, the answer is it does not. I still need to drive the muzzle back down a bit when slow-firing the gun after it’s finished cycling. Hopefully adding the comp won’t cause the muzzle to dip, but will just prevent it from jumping up as much to begin with. It seems this time just one grip screw loosened up a bit during my post-range once-over. For tonight I tightened it back down, when I have more time tomorrow after work I’ll apply some red loctite like I had on the optic mount screws - those don’t seem to have moved a bit. The grips are going to take a little bit before my hands toughen up, until then I’ll have a couple new blisters. But that’s nothing new. I am anxiously awaiting the threaded barrel and comp from Patriot Defense, my gentle sensibilities are a bit rattled after two hundred rounds of 180gr at 1,250fps. But it’s seeming like other than that for now this gun is solid. Time to put a metric shitload of bullets down the barrel. I did have three different people, one of whom was the Range Safety Officer, stop me to ask what the gun was. They were each rewarded with getting to throw ten rounds downrange through it. If anyone’s ever in CO and sees this gun on the line, tap me on the shoulder - if I have the ammo, I’ll let you shoot it too! Badass. Got me thinking about one of these in 10mm just for giggles. |
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Posted: 11/20/2022 11:42:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Badass. Got me thinking about one of these in 10mm just for giggles. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/414849/CB8D80CA-19C9-46D4-85B3-701AA752E841-2608315.jpg ?Another range trip, another couple hundred rounds. I did have just a couple rounds nose-dive into the feed ramp rather than chamber correctly, but I’m chalking that up to still being in break-in. If it continues I’ll take a look at what to do to correct the issue. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/414849/8EC4B600-AA45-4984-9367-CB0B25B6E361-2608317.jpg A member on another forum asked if the addition of the WML and heavier recoil spring causes noticeable muzzle dip when the slide cycles, the answer is it does not. I still need to drive the muzzle back down a bit when slow-firing the gun after it’s finished cycling. Hopefully adding the comp won’t cause the muzzle to dip, but will just prevent it from jumping up as much to begin with. It seems this time just one grip screw loosened up a bit during my post-range once-over. For tonight I tightened it back down, when I have more time tomorrow after work I’ll apply some red loctite like I had on the optic mount screws - those don’t seem to have moved a bit. The grips are going to take a little bit before my hands toughen up, until then I’ll have a couple new blisters. But that’s nothing new. I am anxiously awaiting the threaded barrel and comp from Patriot Defense, my gentle sensibilities are a bit rattled after two hundred rounds of 180gr at 1,250fps. But it’s seeming like other than that for now this gun is solid. Time to put a metric shitload of bullets down the barrel. I did have three different people, one of whom was the Range Safety Officer, stop me to ask what the gun was. They were each rewarded with getting to throw ten rounds downrange through it. If anyone’s ever in CO and sees this gun on the line, tap me on the shoulder - if I have the ammo, I’ll let you shoot it too! Badass. Got me thinking about one of these in 10mm just for giggles. There are many a giggle to be had  It’s an excellent design and the 10mm is just the cherry on top that makes it that little bit more special and useful
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Posted: 11/23/2022 11:11:25 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/414849/CB8D80CA-19C9-46D4-85B3-701AA752E841-2608315.jpg Another range trip, another couple hundred rounds. I did have just a couple rounds nose-dive into the feed ramp rather than chamber correctly, but I'm chalking that up to still being in break-in. If it continues I'll take a look at what to do to correct the issue. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/414849/8EC4B600-AA45-4984-9367-CB0B25B6E361-2608317.jpg A member on another forum asked if the addition of the WML and heavier recoil spring causes noticeable muzzle dip when the slide cycles, the answer is it does not. I still need to drive the muzzle back down a bit when slow-firing the gun after it's finished cycling. Hopefully adding the comp won't cause the muzzle to dip, but will just prevent it from jumping up as much to begin with. It seems this time just one grip screw loosened up a bit during my post-range once-over. For tonight I tightened it back down, when I have more time tomorrow after work I'll apply some red loctite like I had on the optic mount screws - those don't seem to have moved a bit. The grips are going to take a little bit before my hands toughen up, until then I'll have a couple new blisters. But that's nothing new. I am anxiously awaiting the threaded barrel and comp from Patriot Defense, my gentle sensibilities are a bit rattled after two hundred rounds of 180gr at 1,250fps. But it's seeming like other than that for now this gun is solid. Time to put a metric shitload of bullets down the barrel. I did have three different people, one of whom was the Range Safety Officer, stop me to ask what the gun was. They were each rewarded with getting to throw ten rounds downrange through it. If anyone's ever in CO and sees this gun on the line, tap me on the shoulder - if I have the ammo, I'll let you shoot it too! |
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Posted: 11/23/2022 11:54:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: With those 140mm magazines you need a lot of mag spring tension, especially if you are running a really strong recoil spring for 10mm. What recoil spring are you running? What follower? Are you fitting 20rounds of 10mm in there? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/414849/CB8D80CA-19C9-46D4-85B3-701AA752E841-2608315.jpg Another range trip, another couple hundred rounds. I did have just a couple rounds nose-dive into the feed ramp rather than chamber correctly, but I'm chalking that up to still being in break-in. If it continues I'll take a look at what to do to correct the issue. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/414849/8EC4B600-AA45-4984-9367-CB0B25B6E361-2608317.jpg A member on another forum asked if the addition of the WML and heavier recoil spring causes noticeable muzzle dip when the slide cycles, the answer is it does not. I still need to drive the muzzle back down a bit when slow-firing the gun after it's finished cycling. Hopefully adding the comp won't cause the muzzle to dip, but will just prevent it from jumping up as much to begin with. It seems this time just one grip screw loosened up a bit during my post-range once-over. For tonight I tightened it back down, when I have more time tomorrow after work I'll apply some red loctite like I had on the optic mount screws - those don't seem to have moved a bit. The grips are going to take a little bit before my hands toughen up, until then I'll have a couple new blisters. But that's nothing new. I am anxiously awaiting the threaded barrel and comp from Patriot Defense, my gentle sensibilities are a bit rattled after two hundred rounds of 180gr at 1,250fps. But it's seeming like other than that for now this gun is solid. Time to put a metric shitload of bullets down the barrel. I did have three different people, one of whom was the Range Safety Officer, stop me to ask what the gun was. They were each rewarded with getting to throw ten rounds downrange through it. If anyone's ever in CO and sees this gun on the line, tap me on the shoulder - if I have the ammo, I'll let you shoot it too! Any magazine that I add the extensions to get the Grams Engineering spring and follower kits as well. I’m not sure they make a stronger magazine spring. The mags will fit 19 but they’re very tight when full, so right now I’m just running them at 18 rounds |
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Posted: 11/24/2022 10:06:50 PM EDT
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 Happy Thanksgiving everyone, hope you all had a great day! Potentially more range time over this long weekend, we’ll see what happens. Timmy to stay comfortable in my bedside pistol safe for now |
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Posted: 12/4/2022 11:28:17 PM EDT
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 Something interesting I noticed when re-loading the Ten Milly after dryfiring tonight - with the slide lock lever trimmed, you can see in to the top round of the magazine sitting in the gun:  Should be getting back to the range again and more rounds down the pipe sometime in the next week, more updates soon to come. Hoping the grip screws hold on better this time with the red Loctite |
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Posted: 12/11/2022 11:58:32 AM EDT
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For the grip screws you can also try some little rubber o-rings, that's all I did with my Tanfo Stock III (and a lil blu loctite) and they hold tight.
Also subscribed to this  I own 3 Tanfoglios. Two polymer 9mms (Witness full size and Compact) and my Stock III in 10mm. They are seriously underrated and often unknown in the 'gun community'. I'm looking into getting a red dot for my Stock III, going with the rear-sight mount sold on Ben Stoeger's site, then probably a Holosun 407K (I like the green dot models of other HS products)... |
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Posted: 12/19/2022 8:30:13 PM EDT
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On a “I swear I was thinking about it before they released the DWX” note, I kind of want a flat-face trigger that’s either anodized or cerakoted red. Anyone know who makes one?
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Posted: 12/20/2022 12:28:43 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/20/2022 1:27:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: There are these but they aren't red. https://www.henningshop.com/Detail.aspx?PROD=1284156&CAT=9249 I already spoke to Patriot Defense about it, they have something in the works
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Posted: 12/20/2022 8:55:10 PM EDT
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 After an unceremoniously long hiatus (sorry, work gets in the way these days), I think I’m going shooting this weekend |
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Posted: 12/26/2022 8:39:25 PM EDT
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 Went out to Northern Colorado for a rather cold range day with my brother and several of his acquaintances. Mostly shot the MCX but put several more magazines through Timmy including letting everyone else in attendance squeeze off a few rounds. Everyone else had brought 9mm polymer striker pistols of some kind of another, so they were all able to appreciate the differences between their guns and a SAO hammer-fired 10mm. Grip, magwell, and optic mount screws seem to have held on this time - I’ll continuing keeping an eye on them for a while but looking good for now. Should get word from Patriot Defense that their comp setup is ready to go any day now. I keep hasslin’ ‘em about it every other day… |
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Posted: 2/11/2023 7:39:07 PM EDT
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From “Abbadon’s Gate”, The Expanse Book Three: Holden had already gone past that, and was unbuckling his restraints. “Are you armed?” Holden asked Amos. The big mechanic pulled a large caliber pistol out of his pocket and held it against his thigh. In the microgravity it would shove Amos around if he fired it, but surrounded by bulkheads that wouldn’t be too much of a problem. “Hey,” Monica said, her face shifting from confusion to fear. “One of you hijacked my comm array,” Holden said. “One of you is working for whoever is doing this to us. Whoever it is should really just tell me now.” “You forgot to threaten us,” Cohen said. “No, I didn’t.” “It wasn’t us,” Monica said - the fear on her face draining the bland video star prettiness away, making her look older, gaunt. “Fuck this,” Amos said, pointing the gun at them. “Let me drag one of them down to the airlock and space them right now. Even if only one of them did it I got me a 25% chance to get the right one. Got a 33% chance with the second one I toss. 50-50 by the third, and those are odds I’ll take any day.”  Finally got back to the range today after too long of an absence. Went alright, the gun was performing well and I was shooting better than I expected for having been gone so long.  Unfortunately a little over a hundred rounds into my lane time, the gun started having issues with the trigger not resetting. It seems when the slide cycles it’s not pushing the hammer back completely, which means it isn’t re-engaging the sear and I wind up with a dead trigger unless I thumb the hammer the rest of the way back and get a “click” as the sear re-engages. That’s happening both with live ammo and just dryfire manipulations, so something’s off. At this point, I’m inclined to just send the whole thing in to Patriot Defense when they have the barrel and comp ready (soon), have them install that and then do a full rebuild and tune for reliability through the whole system, including the new barrel and comp. Sent them a message to find out how much that’s gonna hurt my wallet. Until then, looks like I’ve got a pretty but useless hunk of metal in my safe… |
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Posted: 2/13/2023 9:13:46 PM EDT
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Trigger issue fixed! Thanks to a hint from some members on the BEnos forums, I took the gun to my local gunsmith and asked him to take a look at the pre-travel adjustment screw. Turns out it’d backed out in recoil and wasn’t allowing the trigger to reset when the slide cycled. Three minutes with an Allen key and some red loctite and we’re back in business!
10mm: Because fuck your torque specs |
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Posted: 2/15/2023 9:21:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Trigger issue fixed! Thanks to a hint from some members on the BEnos forums, I took the gun to my local gunsmith and asked him to take a look at the pre-travel adjustment screw. Turns out it’d backed out in recoil and wasn’t allowing the trigger to reset when the slide cycled. Three minutes with an Allen key and some red loctite and we’re back in business! 10mm: Because fuck your torque specs That's great that you figured that out. Probably saved you a bit of money. |
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Posted: 2/15/2023 11:18:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That's great that you figured that out. Probably saved you a bit of money. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Trigger issue fixed! Thanks to a hint from some members on the BEnos forums, I took the gun to my local gunsmith and asked him to take a look at the pre-travel adjustment screw. Turns out it’d backed out in recoil and wasn’t allowing the trigger to reset when the slide cycled. Three minutes with an Allen key and some red loctite and we’re back in business! 10mm: Because fuck your torque specs That's great that you figured that out. Probably saved you a bit of money. For now, at least. The gun still probably has a date with Patriot Defense in the near future, just not quite yet… |
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Posted: 3/9/2023 1:06:19 PM EDT
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Who makes the optic mount? I re-read the thread and didn't see it mentioned. Maybe it was in the initial Tanfoglio thread? Anyway, thanks!
Edit: I wish their 10mm guns that are drilled for the mount didn't all have the slide speed holes in them. |
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Posted: 3/9/2023 7:43:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Who makes the optic mount? I re-read the thread and didn't see it mentioned. Maybe it was in the initial Tanfoglio thread? Anyway, thanks! Edit: I wish their 10mm guns that are drilled for the mount didn't all have the slide speed holes in them. It’s an IPSC Alex RMR footprint mount: https://ipscalex.com/ipscalex-tanfoglio-eaa-mount-for-trijicon-sro/ After a bit of loctite on the screws (blame 10mm for that) it’s been rock solid. Are you looking for an optics-ready 10mm for hunting? |
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Posted: 3/9/2023 8:07:23 PM EDT
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Our if curiosity is a Tanfoglio good to go in terms of reliability and build? Been eying one for a bit now.
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Posted: 3/9/2023 8:30:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Our if curiosity is a Tanfoglio good to go in terms of reliability and build? Been eying one for a bit now. From everything I’ve seen and my experience yes. They’re a higher-quality CZ (with the price to match, FYI), and as far as steel-frame autos go extremely reliable. It’s not a Glock that you can shoot for a decade without ever cleaning or oiling it, but take basic care of it and it won’t let you down |
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Posted: 3/12/2023 10:46:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It’s an IPSC Alex RMR footprint mount: https://ipscalex.com/ipscalex-tanfoglio-eaa-mount-for-trijicon-sro/ After a bit of loctite on the screws (blame 10mm for that) it’s been rock solid. Are you looking for an optics-ready 10mm for hunting? Maybe. I don't have anything in 10mm, your gun looks awesome, and I'm a fan of longslides....so the 6 inch looks like nice to me. Do any of the slide rackers fit the rear sight dovetails? Do you have any plans for that aspect yourself, or just going to leave the dovetail open? A filler might round it out nicely |
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Posted: 3/12/2023 10:57:29 AM EDT
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Well, this thread has inspired me to put some money into my lowly 9mm sp-01. CZs are great. My BIL is a big tanfo guy, and I’m trying to convince him to put on optic on his 10mm stock 3 or his .40 witness match.
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Posted: 3/14/2023 2:30:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Maybe. I don't have anything in 10mm, your gun looks awesome, and I'm a fan of longslides....so the 6 inch looks like nice to me. Do any of the slide rackers fit the rear sight dovetails? Do you have any plans for that aspect yourself, or just going to leave the dovetail open? A filler might round it out nicely Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It’s an IPSC Alex RMR footprint mount: https://ipscalex.com/ipscalex-tanfoglio-eaa-mount-for-trijicon-sro/ After a bit of loctite on the screws (blame 10mm for that) it’s been rock solid. Are you looking for an optics-ready 10mm for hunting? Maybe. I don't have anything in 10mm, your gun looks awesome, and I'm a fan of longslides....so the 6 inch looks like nice to me. Do any of the slide rackers fit the rear sight dovetails? Do you have any plans for that aspect yourself, or just going to leave the dovetail open? A filler might round it out nicely To my knowledge yes, most of the slide rackers made for Tanfos are designed to fit in the rear dovetail of any pistol with an adjustable rear sight. If you’re unsure about a particular part, a quick email to the manufacturer will confirm either way. I won’t be putting a racker on mine, as I still have plans to sometimes CCW this pistol and it would just be a sharp pointy piece of metal digging into my gut. Leaving the dovetail open provides a shelf on the rear of the gun that can be caught on countertops, doorframes, etc to assist in one handed manipulations of the slide as well |
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Posted: 3/14/2023 2:31:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well, this thread has inspired me to put some money into my lowly 9mm sp-01. CZs are great. My BIL is a big tanfo guy, and I’m trying to convince him to put on optic on his 10mm stock 3 or his .40 witness match. Inspiring others to spend money on guns is my favorite pastime 
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Posted: 3/19/2023 9:48:24 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: From everything I’ve seen and my experience yes. They’re a higher-quality CZ (with the price to match, FYI), and as far as steel-frame autos go extremely reliable. It’s not a Glock that you can shoot for a decade without ever cleaning or oiling it, but take basic care of it and it won’t let you down Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Our if curiosity is a Tanfoglio good to go in terms of reliability and build? Been eying one for a bit now. From everything I’ve seen and my experience yes. They’re a higher-quality CZ (with the price to match, FYI), and as far as steel-frame autos go extremely reliable. It’s not a Glock that you can shoot for a decade without ever cleaning or oiling it, but take basic care of it and it won’t let you down To expand a little, is there a difference between models (often the same model in different listings) listed as Tanfoglio vs Italian Firearms Group? Does IFG own Tanfo? Looks to me like they're used interchangeably, but figured I'd ask. |
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Posted: 3/19/2023 1:25:43 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: To expand a little, is there a difference between models (often the same model in different listings) listed as Tanfoglio vs Italian Firearms Group? Does IFG own Tanfo? Looks to me like they're used interchangeably, but figured I'd ask. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Our if curiosity is a Tanfoglio good to go in terms of reliability and build? Been eying one for a bit now. From everything I’ve seen and my experience yes. They’re a higher-quality CZ (with the price to match, FYI), and as far as steel-frame autos go extremely reliable. It’s not a Glock that you can shoot for a decade without ever cleaning or oiling it, but take basic care of it and it won’t let you down To expand a little, is there a difference between models (often the same model in different listings) listed as Tanfoglio vs Italian Firearms Group? Does IFG own Tanfo? Looks to me like they're used interchangeably, but figured I'd ask. Tanfoglio is the Italian company that actually manufactures the pistols. Italian Firearms Group (IFG) is the American company that imports the guns into the US market. Tanfoglios used to be imported by European American Arms (EAA) but have now switched over to IFG, which has a much better reputation for customer service |
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Posted: 3/19/2023 1:32:36 PM EDT
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After some continued discussion with other 10mm owners, Patriot Defense, and Henning Group, I’ve ordered up a Wolff 16lbs recoil spring to replace the 20lbs spring currently in the gun. The 20lbs spring is probably just too strong for the power factor of the Sig FMJ/JHP I’m consistently feeding the gun. The 16lbs spring is still strong enough to slow the slide and protect the frame, but will be easier to manipulate the slide and should get rid of the occasional round nosediving I’m still getting during longer range visits. That should be in later this week. I’ll still hold on to the 20lbs spring for the possibility that I start handloading in the future and start feeding Timmy a diet of nitro-nuclear 10mm loads, but for right now the 16lbs spring is a better choice given the ammo
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Posted: 3/24/2023 8:24:22 PM EDT
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 A few minutes swapping out the recoil and firing pin springs, and the gun should now be properly set up for the moderate-power Sig 10mm I’ve been feeding it. I’ll be going to the range this weekend to function check it, and there shouldn’t be any more occasional nosediving of rounds. I’ll report back again soon! |
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Posted: 3/26/2023 4:03:54 PM EDT
[#35]
 Success! Another couple hundred rounds through the gun, this time with zero malfunctions or nosediving rounds. I also hadn’t cleaned or added lube to the gun since the last range trip, so the fact that it still chugged through ammo without issue is satisfying. It does seem ever so slightly snappier, not sure if that’s a placebo effect thing or what. But I do think the gun is properly sprung for the ammo I’m feeding it now. Speaking of ammo, I need to order more FMJ after today… |
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Posted: 5/21/2023 11:24:24 PM EDT
[#36]
From “Leviathan Falls”, The Expanse Book Nine: “I’m a little tired of being talked about like I was luggage,” Teresa said, taking control of the negotiation. “This isn’t a conversation between him and you, this is a conversation with me. I decide what ship I leave this planet on, not him.” Muskrat, sensing the tension, started barking and hopping on her front legs. Tanaka smiled, and it was cold. “Alright,” Tanaka said. “Please come with me. Do it now, and in return I won’t kill your friends.” “You don’t have to do this,” Jim said, quietly enough that it was just for her to hear it. “I’ll go,” Teresa said. But no one heard her. Her voice was suddenly drowned out as the static hiss of the tree-sized grasses took on a deafening rumble. For a second, she thought of earthquakes or stampedes of cattle. Tanaka’s neck worked - she was sub-vocalizing to someone. “You have to the count of three,” Tanaka shouted. “One.” Amos said “Fuck it,” stepped in front of Teresa, and drew his gun.  ?Nothing really new to report, just another range trip with no issues. The suppressed Rattler is fun with subs (not mine though) |
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Posted: 6/1/2023 9:46:30 PM EDT
[#37]
So…The Tanfo (and the Schofield) have gone up for sale to help fund a new project that will fill this high-performance, general-purpose, do-anything pistol role. I’ll soon be making a monumentally financially irresponsible decision in this regard…??
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Posted: 6/2/2023 7:50:48 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: So…The Tanfo (and the Schofield) have gone up for sale to help fund a new project that will fill this high-performance, general-purpose, do-anything pistol role. I’ll soon be making a monumentally financially irresponsible decision in this regard…?? Oh wow, I didn't think you'd ever sell this one. Getting a Staccato? 
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Posted: 6/2/2023 8:18:41 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh wow, I didn't think you'd ever sell this one. Getting a Staccato? I'm not surprised he's selling the 10-millie, but I'm surprised he's selling the Fallout Schofield. |
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Posted: 6/2/2023 10:06:12 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh wow, I didn't think you'd ever sell this one. Getting a Staccato? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: So…The Tanfo (and the Schofield) have gone up for sale to help fund a new project that will fill this high-performance, general-purpose, do-anything pistol role. I’ll soon be making a monumentally financially irresponsible decision in this regard…?? Oh wow, I didn't think you'd ever sell this one. Getting a Staccato? Absolutely not. It will be a 9mm 2011, but I’m giving up on buying production pistols and adding/changing parts to try to get close to what I want and winding up unsatisfied. I’m getting a fully custom 2011 built from the ground up to my exact specifications |
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