Rosshooting Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 I have a opportunity to by a limited IPSC gun (standard) and the question is witch one: Tanfoglio limited or BUL M5 IPSC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted January 25, 2005 Share Posted January 25, 2005 Tangfolio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehli Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Tanfoglio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I can't speak on behalf of Tanfoglio but I have been very pleased with my Bul-m5 in 45 which I shoot in L10 and I'm waiting on Daly to get the forties in. The only problem I've had in about 4000 rounds is the front sight worked loose. Very happy with my Bul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulm540 Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Me too, I am happy with my Bul m5. Mine willl take SV, STI and para mags without problems. Reliable as hell too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infinity Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 both have been known to be reliable and tried by, to name a few, Saul Kirsch (BUL) and Eric Grauffel (tanfoglio) i think it all depends on personal preference. i have an old tanfoglio model the TA90 9mm and it's ok so far. the Bul i haven't shot 1 yet but i've seen people who use it and they say it's ok. so it's more on ur choice and decision!! thanks infinity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpolans Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 Tanfoglio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted January 26, 2005 Share Posted January 26, 2005 I agree w/ Mark: Tanfoglio. Both of these guns are difficult to obtain here in the USA so I take they are for use in IPSC & not uspsa? What country? BTW, the excellent Tanfoglio line here in the USA has taken another hit with "EAA" deciding to drop import/sales/support of the the steel framed Tanfoglios & sell only the polymer framed guns. Sad really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radagast Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Bul. Tanfoglios are a good gun, I simply prefer the Bul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmshtr Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 Well, let's look at the pro's and con's of each. Tangfolio offers the better trigger pull, better feel in your hand, and better weight if you like heavier guns. Con's, well, you get a bit more felt recoil with the steel frame, if you're used to 1911's it's slightly harder to get used to the thumb safety, they have a smaller magwell which may lead some to believe that they're slower to reload, and the extractors have been known to break. All of these cons, however are easily dealt with. The one you can't do anything about is the magazine capacity. Tangfolio's are restricted to using the standard box high cap mags. The absolute best I've ever seen is 17 rounds in a standard 126mm mag, and that was VERY tight. BUL pro's, well easier transition due to traditional design, less felt recoil (plastic frame), probably going to be easier to find/install accessories, and more importantly, 19 rounds comfortably in the magazine! The only thing I don't like is that the frame digs into my hand kinda screwy. I'm sure Jim Shanahan could fix that with some APS grips, though. If I were you, I would shoot them both, if you have that opportunity. Then you could decide. I think the only thing to consider are those extra two or three rounds. Personally, if I were to have to choose, I'd probably go with the BUL. I've shot some great buls that were set up really nice. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Even Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I second Phil here, go with BUL if you can only choose between the two. Even if they say that the new magazine catch for the Tanfoglio is the cure, there are still reliability issues. I am sure there are thoose with Tanfoglios that never have any problems, but I have seen too many with problems... A BUL may not be perfect from the factory, but it's fearly easy to make a 1911 reliable. I would much rather have a reliable gun, than an unreliable that might feel better... I actually used to shoot BUL M5. I changed due to various reasons, but reliability and shootability was not it. even Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted February 5, 2005 Share Posted February 5, 2005 I second everything Even said... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullauto Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 I would much rather havea reliable gun, than an unreliable that might feel better... How about a reliable one that feels better ? I'd take the Tanfoglio! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Even Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 fullauto, when you get one that is reliable... let me know. So far you have not been able to convince me. Besides, right know you use a SVI even Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullauto Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 fullauto, when you get one that is reliable... let me know. So far you have notbeen able to convince me. Besides, right know you use a SVI Not nice of you Even! About the SVI, hmm - yup :-). In standard! I've had a Tanfoglio in standard before, and with the new magcatch it worked. I wouldnt hesitate to get a new one now, its still half the price of an SVI/STI. And (for some) twice the feeling.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 The reason I'm with Even BTW is that I have not once seen an Tanfoglio that didn't choke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 The reason I'm with Even BTW is that I have not once seen an Tanfoglio that didn't choke What does that mean? I've seen every type of gun malfunction, half the time it is due to operator error (ammo) or bad mags. I had a Bul frame fail on me. Does that mean they are all bad? Don't think so. Fit and feel and having a gunsmith around who can work on it should be taken into consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spook Posted February 6, 2005 Share Posted February 6, 2005 I'll explain what I meant by writing that. Of all the shooters I have seen in my life, I have never seen one that had a 100% reliable Tanfoglio (especially in .40). True, it is mostly mag and ammo related in the sense that you can adjust both mags and ammo to make the gun work better. But I prefer guns that aren't as picky with ammo or that come with mags that work. And yes, of course, every type of gun can jam. But you have to try harder to make that happen when you're shooting a Glock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Even Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I'm not going into a debate, I know what I've seen and what others have struggled with... even Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmshtr Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 Not to add any fuel to the fire, but Eric had a couple of gags at the Tropical Cup (Standard), the US Nationals (Limited), and his extractor snapped at the Tropical Cup shootoffs. I gave him the chance to fix it and didn't count the run it went down on though. I had to beat him fair and square! That's about the only time! On the other hand, I too have seen just about every type of gun have some problems or another...except mine, of course! Did I just curse myself??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I might add that reigning Standard Division European Champion, Adriano Santarcangelo, shoots a Tanfoglio Limited HC Custom in .40" SW, and he has been doing it for many years (he actually shot a Tanfoglio even before I started shooting...). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jody Waring Posted February 7, 2005 Share Posted February 7, 2005 I would try and get my hands on one of each, and see what you like the best. From what I have heard, seen, and read, they are both good pistols Myself, I prefer the Tanfoglio and CZ platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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