Tanfoglio Stock II

[gkosztrub]

I currently use a Glock 17 in production division and would like to upgrade to a 1911 style gun. I had an SP01 but sold it because all the FTE problems I had with it.

So my question is, does the Stock II worth $1699.00? Why is it that much better?

Thanks

 

[relliott]

Among many other reasons, because it has a built in mag well, is heavy enough to soak up minor caliber recoil to the point that it is a non-issue, and uses a hammer forged polygonal barrel which is inherently insanely accurate. It's basically a full-on racing gun that is Production Division approved.

It is not a 1911 style gun however. It's based on the CZ design.

 

[gkosztrub]

Among many other reasons, because it has a built in mag well, is heavy enough to soak up minor caliber recoil to the point that it is a non-issue, and uses a hammer forged polygonal barrel which is inherently insanely accurate. It's basically a full-on racing gun that is Production Division approved.

It is not a 1911 style gun however. It's based on the CZ design.

So basically you get what you pay for.

Is there anything in between? Example a Glock or CZ cost $750 and the Tanfoglio cost $1700. What can I buy for $1100 - $1300 that will be more competitive than a Glock or CZ?

 

[relliott]

So basically you get what you pay for.

Is there anything in between? Example a Glock or CZ cost $750 and the Tanfoglio cost $1700. What can I buy for $1100 - $1300 that will be more competitive than a Glock or CZ?

In a steel frame gun that would soak up recoil like the SP 01 or Tanfo and has the same features....I don't think so. Non that I can think of anyway. The S&W M&P is another polymer framed gun that is building up a large following though, so you could look there.

The SP 01 would probably have been the ticket in your price range, but you say you were having failures to fire with the one you had? Any idea what the issue was? If it was just a weak mainspring that is a fixable item.

If you live anywhere near the GTA there are several guys in the area who are shooting the Stock II, and some (many) of them are on this forum. If you want to try one and see what they offer for the money I'm sure one of these good folks would be happy to help.

 

[Canuck44]

I have the Tanfoglio Model "L" and love it. I use it with the .40cal conversion kit on it but the 9MM top end works just fine. It is now my gun for IDPA ESP. I could use it in IPSC Production but gun could use a trigger job as the double action pull is rather stout. Gun sells for around $1,000.

I prefer the M&P for IPSC Production anyways.

Take Care

Bob

 

[beltfed]

I have an all Stainless Sig P226 that is quite hefty at 42 oz. unloaded. It soaks up the recoil, but the higher bore axis negates some of the effect.
The Sig is dead reliable, but I prefer the lighter weight of the Glock for use in Production and SSP. I'll be using the P226 in ESP.

 

[rotorhead350]

I heard that the CZ shadow is basically the same pistol??????

 

[Freedom Ventures]

I heard that the CZ shadow is basically the same pistol??????

Ah, No. Beavertail, bull barrel, adjustable sights and the mag funnel are just a few of the improvements.

gkosztrub, the Tanfoglio "stock" model doesn't have the full dust cover or the mag opening, but carries a bull barrel and the improved beavertail grip, frame checkering and adjustable sights (it actually has the same top end as the Stock II). It's SRP is $1400 but with the popularity of the Stock II, I'm overstocked on "stocks", so I do plan a big sale on them next month to thin down the inventory (I goofed and ordered stocks jsut before the Stock II came out)

If you're interested, give me another call.

 

[shazam*]

I was considering getting a stock II, but I have small hands.
Is a regular stock a better idea?
If so, what do I lose moving from the stock II to the "old" stock?
Thanks.

 

[maurice]

the stock 2 with aluminum grips is insanely good to grip,...my hands are small and i find it one of the most comfortable pistols I have ever shot. I liked the grip so much I sold my EDge to purchase a Limited Custom .40 for standard division.....both run like champs....user error is my problem.

 

[relliott]

I was considering getting a stock II, but I have small hands.
Is a regular stock a better idea?
If so, what do I lose moving from the stock II to the "old" stock?
Thanks.

Both are great guns (didn't know you still had Stocks in....er....stock, Sean). But how small are your hands? I have smallish mitts as well and no problems manipulating a Stock II.

 

[shazam*]

I dunno... I buy size small gloves?
If I stretch my fingers out as wide as I can, my thumb and pinky do not quite go from one side of an 8.5x11 paper to the other...
not sure how else to describe hand size...

 

[AlexS]

I dunno... I buy size small gloves?
If I stretch my fingers out as wide as I can, my thumb and pinky do not quite go from one side of an 8.5x11 paper to the other...
not sure how else to describe hand size...

Fit is more important than people think. If the grip is too big, you will never be able to fully operate the pistol in the manner required by this sport. If you really wear size s gloves, then make sure you try a stock II on for size FIRST. My guess is a stock on the small frame will probably fit you better. If you can't reach the trigger properly with the correct grip, you'll never be 100% accurate to your potential, and if you can't reach the mag button, you'll never reload as fast as you potentially could with a proper fitting frame, and so it goes on with recoil control, sight tracking, and on and on.... It has to FIT first, everything else second. Just my $2. (inflation!)

 

[omen]

re fit - I have medium sized hands, and I was really surprised by how "better" the really thin AL grips (on the SP01) felt, even though my initial reaction was to dismiss them, because I don't have small hands... There is a limit, of course, but I found that grips which are smallish perform better than grips which are biggish (if that makes sense )

 

[AlexS]

re fit - I have medium sized hands, and I was really surprised by how "better" the really thin AL grips (on the SP01) felt, even though my initial reaction was to dismiss them, because I don't have small hands... There is a limit, of course, but I found that grips which are smallish perform better than grips which are biggish (if that makes sense )

Makes perfect sense!