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Wow! Thanks for fast responses!
A few more questions;
1. How heavy is the stock recoil spring?
2. Does a lighter lead to slide/frame recoil spring slide or frame damage?
3. What brand recoil spring should I purchase?
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I wanna thank everyone for their input.
i decided on the LOK thin Bogies...they are exactly what I was looking for!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dfw2i4sk75icjso/Photo May 23%2C 1 58 55 PM.jpg?dl=0
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What recoil spring weight is helpful for smooth recoil impulse?
While I’m new at pistol shooting, it feels like I can’t shoot quickly with stock recoil spring. It’s very possible my grip is what I need to modify and leave the pistol stock.
After breaking each shot, sights don’t come back to the target...I have to reacquire, re-align sights, then break the next shot...
For reference, I’m running the following loads:
115gr RN
6.5gr HS-6
various cases
CCI/Fed SPP
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@texasdawg you consistently have bad-ass looking Tanfoglio pistols!
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18 hours ago, AzNooB said:
I can't get over the front/back strap design of the IFG Stock I. If they had kept the grip from the Stock 2/3/LimPro, I think it'd be a hit.
17 hours ago, IHAVEGAS said:They start out slightly more expensive than a Stock 3 and then for me to be happy I'd have to install an adjustable rear sight. If I ever move to carry optics and I don't find the grip to be objectionable (haven't held one) I could see that.
I just picked up a Stock I. It was used & I got it at a killer price.
I too was worried about the grip/finger grooves...it’s a non-issue. You can’t even feel them at all. you’d have to have a 6 yr old’s fingers to find them usable or noticeable.
I did have to spend $39 to buy Tanfoglio LPA rear sight. And $80 for LOK thin grips.
The Stock I is a neat little pistol...it’s really an awesome pistol that admittedly would sell better if made with grip module same as a Stock II/III and w adjustable rear sight.
Oddly enough, the Stock III balances better than the Stock I. it’s weird, but that extra 0.25inches make a positive difference.
I’ll post photos of both when I figure out how to do so.
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1 hour ago, AzNooB said:
I use Stock 3s and never win. Do I get my money back?
Honestly, I don't think it matters too much. Just pick one that fits the division(s) you want to shoot.The Stock 2 is only legal for USPSA. I'd say the Lim Pro is the most versatile if you want to shoot multiple sports/divisions. Conversion slides and barrels are also less expensive and more available from EAA.
- USPSA/IPSC Production
- USPSA Limited or IPSC Standard with a .40 slide, magwell, and 140mm or 126mm extensions
- USPSA CO with or without slide milling
- IPSC PO with dovetail mount
- IDPA SSP
- IDPA ESP with a magwell
- IDPA CDP with a .45 slide
- All 3-gun divisions if accuracy by volume is your thing
Don’t forget the Stock I. Why does the Tanfoglio Stock I get minimal love here?
The Lim Pro & Stock I are two Tanfo pistols that can shoot IDPA & USPSA and CO in either division without having to do more than replace the .rear sight
Also, another vote for a Stock III...but I’m new to this game...
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All,
What’s required to change calibers in a Tanfo pistol?
Obviously, barrel, magazine & recoil spring, but what other components should be changed? What about extractor?
Separately, which pistol slides interchange onto frames? Are the stock frames compatible with limited pro? What about limited & Stock interchangeability?
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9 hours ago, texasdawg said:
It was around 43.5oz before milling, so lost around an oz. The slots I put in are .25 dia and .556 long. It has a metal guiderod, Patriot grips, barrel, springs and parts, and a good polish job. Runs well,,,
Dude, that looks sick! I don’t recognize the frame...it says “Limited” but doesn’t have the four holes?
is it actually a limited pro?
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1 hour ago, texasdawg said:
Finally got around to milling my slide, didnt turn out bad. Had already milled it for the reddot a while ago. If you can afford the time and money, milling the slide for the dot is way better than a plate,,,
Nice looking gun! What does she weigh?
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That’s a sweet set-up. How much does your pistol weigh with the red dot?
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Update:
Sent my pistol back to PD. They found my BOLO to be sheared/broken. Replaced it & covered shipping both ways. They also installed an EGD medium trigger spring Outstanding service.
I removed the BOLO last week and replaced it with the factory sear...I also replaced the EGD spring with PD 15.5# trigger spring. Trigger pull is over 8lbs in DA but 3.5# SA.
it was 4.5# & 2.5# respectively before I sent it back.
i have shot about 200rdswith the gun before swapping internal components...I had 3 light strikes, but those rounds wouldn’t go off in my Sig P320 either so, probably just an ammo issue.
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On 11/23/2012 at 2:06 PM, silverphoenix said:
I have a Fulton Armory AR10 upper with FA/DC and am looking to get a BCG, Barrel, and Rail so I can put it on the SR25 pattern AR10 lower I have.
What would be the best manufacturer/ type of barrel to get for long range precision shooting? Stainless Steel or Melonited? Length? Twist?
Unless you get unlucky, any new barrel will out-shoot you.
There's nothing wrong with wanting a .308 instead of these sexy new calibers that wont be around in 10years once the fad wears off...by going with .308, you accept the ballistic penalty that comes with it, but you also accept:
1. the longer barrel life,
2. availability of components, and
3. factory match ammunition for those times when the airport looses your case with ammo in it, or you simply forget your ammo when traveling.
You did not mention how far you plan to shoot & what sort of matches you'll be rocking the AR-10 in...the asnwers you provide should dictate your barrel length.
If this is really your precision rifle rig, I recommend you get a 24" barrel.
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Here's what i learned after many years of experimenting.
Ball/short cut extruded powders: Use regular powder thrower of your choice (Hornady, RCBSS, Dillon, etc). There is no advantage in a digital powder dispenser.
Extruded powders: Digital powder dispenser every time. I have two (2) RCBS charge masters with cheat codes set-up. They can dispense faster than i can pour the powder into cases.
Good luck.
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On 3/16/2019 at 7:56 PM, Swiley383 said:
How well dose it meter? RL 15 seems to meter well thru my hornady progressive press.
I've used AR-comp extensively in .308 & 223/556.
It meters VERY well...almost as well as ball powders.
It also produces outstanding accuracy & is very temperature stable...no change in POI in cold vs hot weather.
Use the data on Alliant's website...those are actually the accuracy nodes per my testing across multiple ARs.
You'll be pleased with it.
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I think I'll be rolling with this optic as I dip my toes into CO.
In my view, Trijicon makes reliable, decent quality optics...while Leupold has better glass quality, their products are not as reliable as Trijicon.
Given that this optic is for pistol application, 0-50yard shooting, the reliability gain is more important than outright glass quality.
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On 3/10/2019 at 4:49 PM, polymerfeelsweirdman said:
Ended up getting the XTR and really like it especially for the money (compared to the Vortexes and Mtacs I've seen)
Thinking of getting another versus a p4xi so I'm having the same dilemma... Seems the price on the pst II's are dropping too though, as dvor had them for $500 and I'm seeing them in the mid to high 500 range more often
Get the Steiner (or a more expensive 1-4X scope).
As a general rule, never fall into the trap of buying glass on basis of price alone...there's no free optics lunch.
All scopes, especially cheap scopes look great in bright daylight. They typically manifest their compromises when it counts:
1. low-light performance
2. discerning small targets or detail at reasonable distances,
3. Turret tracking/repeatability
4. discerning targets in the face of mirage
I could go on, but i think you get my drift.
Top end magnification is not everything...it may not be useful if the glass is of lower quality.
I shoot NRA highpower, which means i run 1-4X scopes on an AR-15 out to 600yards and on AR-10 (M110 builds to 1,000yards)...I shoot with either a March 1-4.5X scope (started with NF 1-4). The glass on these scope is so good that i can see the 1/4" scoring rings & the 3" high numbers at 600yards....I could also very easily track mirage movements and dial appropriately for windage....i couldn't see either clearly with a cheaper 1-4X Vortex...I have to get off the gun and peer into my 25X spotting scope do the same thing I could with my March or NF scope.
I know it's cliché, but honestly dude, Buy once, Cry once.
Good luck.
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On 2/11/2019 at 2:05 PM, 3Dflyer said:
Finding hoser ammo in the 69-77 grain range is proving to be a challenge.
My Savage seems to be night and day better with 69 vs 55 gr ammo and I wish to try heavier.
Id like to start off with some factory loads to narrow down what my barrel prefers. I have ahort term access to a loader to work up handloads from there.
Are there some tried and true heavier bullets for 3 gun?
I shoot NRA highpower with an AR-15. I have extensive knowledge loading for 556 for short range (200-300yds) and mid-range matches (500-600yards).
If you have a 1:8twist barrel or faster (1:7.7 or 1:7) my advise is to skip the 69gr bullets and go straight to 75gr Hornady or 77gr Nosler/Sierra 70gr Bergers.
Reloading formula
75gr hornady or 77gr Nosler/Sierra
24.5gr Varget or25.2gr 2000MR or 22.1gr AR-Comp
LC brass
Win small rifle primer or any primer of your choice
Muzzle velocity: 2,800ft/s from a 20" barrel.
If you must shoot factory loaded ammunition, look into black-hills, southwest ammunition, hornady, or federal.
Good luck.
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29 minutes ago, je85 said:
It was mainly designed for the IDPA market.
The stock 2 is the go to gun for USPSA production.
I have the stock 1 myself and the only thing I dont like about it is the front and back strap.
They should have checkered it like the stock 2 & 3
What are you planing for optic?
Milled or sight plate?
Makes sense...Stock 2/3 are beefier (so less felt recoil and quicker recovery on front sight?)
Initially, Dovetail mount. Will pick up a DPP later on, but I hear good things about the Burris FF3.
Do you know if there is a difference in functionality between a milled set up vs dovetail mount? The dovetail setup looks a bit high, but idk.
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Wow! This is all great news!
Wonder why there aren’t more Stock 1s around?
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1 hour ago, JayTac556 said:
They sure will. My bladetech holster with Ben stoeger boss mount works with stock 1,2, and 3
Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk
Yaaas!!!!!
One less thing to purchase!
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Just picked up a stock 1...I want to potentially use this as a way to dip my toes into CO...or maybe as a backup to my stock 3.
Will my stock 3 holster fit the stock 1since both are of same frame design?
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Sorry to necropost...@patriotdefense are these out in the wild?
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I’m still torn.
anyone have this & the Stock 1?
if so, is Stock 1 easier to make weight?
what about holster choices? Any of these compatible w stock III holsters?
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On 2/17/2019 at 2:01 PM, IHAVEGAS said:
Actually, I'm more interested in the ammo.
It is interesting to think about, the rifle folks will tell you that longer barrels do not improve accuracy so you wonder what the real limit is for handguns which are not a special purpose design target pistol and which are shooting a common caliber.
Actually, longer barrels do improve accuracy...at distance.
the reason? Wind resistance. For a given bullet (fixed BC), the faster you can drive the bullet, the more wind resistance you gain.
This is dramatic as range starts increasing to 600yards and up. That’s why F-Class shooters & long range shooters run long barrels...for the velocity.
a 32” .308 (typical Palma or F-class barrel length) vs a 16” .308 is a difference of about 300ft/s.
Ay 1,000yds, that’s about 10-12inches of wind resistance gain....and since wind is constantly varying, your practical accuracy is severely handicapped with a short barrel.
Recoil spring for Tanfoglio Stock I/II/III
in Tanfoglio (EAA / IFG)
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Thanks guys.
My pistol are Tanfoglio Stock III. I also have a Stock I.
I guess I need a long slide and standard slide lengths.
For Stock III: ?
Stock I: ?
sorry for asking too many questions.