Thinking about this pistol for IPSC standard class and IDPA. Do you think its worth the extra $500 over something like a Beretta PX4 or Glock? It seems some are convinced that you need to spend the money to be competitive in IPSC even if your not in the Open division. What are some other pistols to consider for such competitions? Thank you.
Thoughts on the Tanfoglio Match?
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I'm not that knowledgeable on IDPA, so I can't comment on it but I don't think the Match would be a good gun for IPSC. The Match is primarily targeted at bullseye shooters and PPC shooters. It would fit in the IPSC "Standard" Division and would not offer the same advantages as the majority of other guns currently competing in that division (Tanfoglio Limited Custom, STI Edge, SVI Infinity)
If you like Tanfoglio (and thank you for considering the line!) you might want to look at the Stock III which would provide more flexibility and competitiveness. In IPSC it is a challenger for a top gun in "Production" Division and I think recent rule changes in IDPA has allowed it in there too.
EDIT: The Stock IIIs are still too heavy for IDPA, but the "limited" and "limited pros" are below 43 oz. see post 21
If you like Tanfoglio (and thank you for considering the line!) you might want to look at the Stock III which would provide more flexibility and competitiveness. In IPSC it is a challenger for a top gun in "Production" Division and I think recent rule changes in IDPA has allowed it in there too.
EDIT: The Stock IIIs are still too heavy for IDPA, but the "limited" and "limited pros" are below 43 oz. see post 21
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RedTipBullet
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A good gun will make your learning period shorter and certainly Tanfoglio is a very good choice.
I have chosen one of Stock 2 models in .40 for production and I can tell you with very little effort the same gun can be used in standard by just adding a factory magazine well or single action trigger to the existing frame. Same mags and same caliber makes it very convenient to play in different division. The support from Sean{ Freedom Ventures } has something to do with my choice, it has made replacement parts a phone call away for most of us that use this platform.
I have chosen one of Stock 2 models in .40 for production and I can tell you with very little effort the same gun can be used in standard by just adding a factory magazine well or single action trigger to the existing frame. Same mags and same caliber makes it very convenient to play in different division. The support from Sean{ Freedom Ventures } has something to do with my choice, it has made replacement parts a phone call away for most of us that use this platform.
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heavenIsAlie
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if they dont sell 2k of them a year a doubt they would even break even on them, im sure you are fine.
i also wonder about the 2k a year rule, its not like these are publicly traded companies
i also wonder about the 2k a year rule, its not like these are publicly traded companies
Again, IMO, its hugely unfair to disallow a competitor from shooting simply because the annual production volumes cannot be verified....if all the other requirements of SSP are met, I think you have to let them shoot in SSP
Effective Oct 1 all pistol Division have a max weight of 43 oz. The 2,000 unit level is applied to a design so variants of a gun type fall to the production numbers. The Stock 11 and 111 would be grouped as one model design and a variant of the other Tanfoglio pistols considered a clone of the basic CZ design. I assume the Stock 111 does not have any other feature that previously excluded it from participating in IDPA other than the weight/FLDC issues.
If you have any concerns regarding equipment contact HQ. IDPA does not maintain an approved handgun list.
Take Care
Bo
If you have any concerns regarding equipment contact HQ. IDPA does not maintain an approved handgun list.
Take Care
Bo
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43 oz = 2lbs, 11 oz.
Just weighted a Stock III 9mm - 2 lbs, 9.9 oz and the Stock III Special Edition - 2lbs 9.2 oz. Both are good to go weight wise.
And both are in stock on the shelves again.
(Stock III Special Edition)
Edit: Weights were with mags out; with a mag in Stock IIIs are more than 43 oz - so this is incorrect. See post #21
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Right...
Are you saying that if I show up to your match with a pistol that you are unfamiliar with, that as long as I heard from CGN that the annual production volume is over 2,000 units, then its ok? You've completely missed my point
heavenIsAlie
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to be fair the FN 9mm competition pistol thing is also USPSA production legal and only about 3 exist sooooo not the most reliable lol
sean are those weights with a mag in them? IDPA weights include a mag
After shooting at least 13 Provincial and State Championships and countless club matches I can safely say I have yet to have to deal with this issue. I think it is fair to say the subject just never comes up.
Take Care
Bob
Kind of what I said in post #5...but this is more of an issue for unsanctioned matches I think since MDs usually don't know in advance what guns people are using. No match director will know production volumes of every gun that could poissibly shoot in ssp. It makes this rule difficult to enforce.
Even if you can get production volumes, seems to me that usually you're just taking someones word for it
Even if you can get production volumes, seems to me that usually you're just taking someones word for it
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