Tanfoglio LC in a CR speed holster
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Use the original retainer. (1911) Take off the muzzle platform and rotate the numb to the opposite side (because it's a full profile gun) then put the gun in the holster and locate the muzzle platform by sliding it up.
The gun should not have any up/down motion, and the retainer should still be flush so the lock can slide over it.
Adjust the white screw to fill the gap between the gun and holster so the gun has no forward / back motion.
It's OK for some of the trigger guard area to not be covered, so long as the area that is the trigger and forward is covered.
Alex tells me that Eric G. takes out the retainer, cuts it shorter and then drills a new hole in it - allowing the gun to sit lower. Makes sense. I haven't tried it yet though.
The gun should not have any up/down motion, and the retainer should still be flush so the lock can slide over it.
Adjust the white screw to fill the gap between the gun and holster so the gun has no forward / back motion.
It's OK for some of the trigger guard area to not be covered, so long as the area that is the trigger and forward is covered.
Alex tells me that Eric G. takes out the retainer, cuts it shorter and then drills a new hole in it - allowing the gun to sit lower. Makes sense. I haven't tried it yet though.
it's about a 1/4 that you need to shorten the retainer
I have a paragraph on the CR holster on my web site (See Sig)
You actually have to remove some material from the holster body to in order to move the retainer down far enough to lock the gun in properly. We don't cut the retainer, but do indeed drill a new hole just under the existing hole for the retainer screw. I also do a modification to the retainer to enhance the locking action, but don't actually shorten it. Please note that if this mod isn't done the CR won't hold the Tanfoglio LC safely and in fact, the retainer could even possibly contact the trigger during the draw stroke. Trust me; this is not a good situation.
I have a CR with this mod done to it and it holds the gun VERY securely. It is a really nice set-up. If you are unsure of how to do this, contact me and I'll walk you through it or if you live in the GTA I can do it for you. It's not hard to do but if you aren't sure you don't want to risk a nice holster to find out.
Ok, I was going in the right direction for this as I read "Full dust cover, reverse platform and nub." I take it the nub has to be shaved down a bit, as it seems the 9mm works for the .40 Edge. (seems a little big)
thanks for replies so far. If anyone has any pics of what the final holster should look like, feel free to post them.
Going to the range today, with or without holster. Got my Guga mag pouches set up properly with inserts.
White screw comes out quite a bit I assume. I am used to Speedsec I guess. Never had this elaborate type of holster. 
Real simple for those who are used to it.
So without the cut to the retainer, there-by lowering it, won't the retainer nub grab the trigger guard behind the trigger for Double action?
Real simple for those who are used to it.So without the cut to the retainer, there-by lowering it, won't the retainer nub grab the trigger guard behind the trigger for Double action?
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White screw comes out quite a bit I assume. I am used to Speedsec I guess. Never had this elaborate type of holster.
So without the cut to the retainer, there-by lowering it, won't the retainer nub grab the trigger guard behind the trigger for Double action?
There is no double action in a Limited Custom. SA only.
Without the retainer lowered correctly, the gun sits too high in the holster relative to the retainer nub, placing the trigger surface right next to or even resting against it. When the gun is drawn, the trigger comes into contact with the nub, which tries to lever the trigger backwards. If the safety is on as it should be you can get away with it without knowing the rig is unsafe. But, if you ever accidentally knock your safety off before you clear the holster, you will fire the gun in the holster. Not good.
Remember; you can't just lower it. It requires a modification to the holster body to do this. Part of it has to be cut away.
After this is done the white screw is adjusted out just far enough to snug the gun up between the muzzle plug and the trigger lock so that it doesn't wobble.
Rob..it this why you are using the "Ghost Holster"
Ha ha! I just like the Ghost a little better. I can knock the lock off quicker on the draw in a holster test if I have to, and when locked I can practically lift myself off the ground trying to pull the gun out of it. So I know it's a safe as safe gets. But since he's already got a CR, I just want to make sure it's set up correctly for safety reasons.
My CR is there ready for a back-up should I ever need it, or should someone else ever need to borrow it.
Thanks for selling me the Ghost though. It's neet-o!
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With all due respect to you, Rob - I gotta disagree - I'll go set up a CR for a Lim Custom here without resorting to a dremel and confirm in the next day.
Naturally, there are set up requirements to a CR - part of the price you pay or the fact that the same race holster you buy will work for your STI Trubore Racegun, STI Edge, Tanfoglio Limited Custom, SVI IMM gun, Stock II, CZ-75 SP-01 and a even cheap knock-off guns that have yet to arrive in Canada...
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Hmmm....let me know how that goes. I couldn't get mine to lock properly without leaving it able to lift the gun off the peg while still "locked," at the trigger guard, and this was because of the position of the locking nub (high in the trigger guard channel). This also placed it too close to the trigger. Sure, I could get it to snap into place, but there was all kinds of play between the nub and the front of the trigger guard. Raising the barrel plug up to compensate left too much of the trigger exposed for me to feel really comfortable with it. But maybe I'm missing something?
When locked I want the gun to have virtually zero movement in either X, Y or Z axis for rotation or straight translation, until I pull it clear of the locking mechanism.
Pretty much all holsters require some degree of "finessing" to get them the way we want them, and this is nothing more than that really. The CR is an excellent rig.
Had it to the range today. Worked fine, holster gets some getting used to though, but yes it is secure.
This is for a Stock2 . BTW, Double action.
Very accurate. I think it allows me to mess up my trigger press a little. 4 clicks to the left had it bang on at 35yards.
Very little recoil, comfortable with wood grips. With the aluminum base pad it had a problem catching the mag. I think this is not a mag issue, or maybe. A little poking finesse.
This is for a Stock2 .
BTW, Double action.Very accurate. I think it allows me to mess up my trigger press a little. 4 clicks to the left had it bang on at 35yards.
Very little recoil, comfortable with wood grips. With the aluminum base pad it had a problem catching the mag. I think this is not a mag issue, or maybe. A little poking finesse.
Had it to the range today. Worked fine, holster gets some getting used to though, but yes it is secure.
This is for a Stock2 .
Ah, not the LC then. Different gun.
this thread is useless without pics Maurice. mine should be in my hands next week (I couldn't convince Sean to just mail it today and wait for the transfer to go through later, bastard!).
I tried using the inserts with my Guga pouches for my Beretta mags, but even backed off all the way they would then be too tight. with no inserts and tightened right up some worked, some didn't. So I took the pouches to work, ripped them apart and put them on the belt sander. now they work great. I am hoping there is a Guga holster for the Tanfoglio, if not I'll go Ghost.
I also wish the Tan website was up to date, it's pretty useless. I'd like to see pics of what parts are available, options etc, and still stay PD legal with the gun.
I tried using the inserts with my Guga pouches for my Beretta mags, but even backed off all the way they would then be too tight. with no inserts and tightened right up some worked, some didn't. So I took the pouches to work, ripped them apart and put them on the belt sander. now they work great. I am hoping there is a Guga holster for the Tanfoglio, if not I'll go Ghost.
I also wish the Tan website was up to date, it's pretty useless. I'd like to see pics of what parts are available, options etc, and still stay PD legal with the gun.
So it's the Stock II, which is the same frame as the LC. I can see that the holster is holding the gun fine, but the retainer nub still leaves a space between it and the front of the trigger guard. The gun will lock with this set-up, but you can lift the muzzle clear of the plug...and still have it locked at the trigger guard... so that the muzzle will pivot around on the trigger guard. It's not going to drop the gun if it's still locked; it will just leave it flopping around in the rig. If it's not locked though.....yikes! Anyway, this is why I do the mod I was referring to. When I get home from work tonight I'll see if I can figure out how to post a picture to show what I mean. I don't think my descriptions are connecting too well.here are a couple of teasers.
