MemphisMechanic Posted February 5, 2018 Author Share Posted February 5, 2018 (edited) Sidenote: if I ever build another Tanfo, it’ll get.... 1pc sear guide rod & spring PD hammer, sear, trigger springs Dawson .160” tall sight. Aaaaand a crapload of polishing. As an ex-owner of a fully triggerpimped Tanfo, I don’t see the need for more than that. Personally. Maybe I’d stick a Titan in it. But probably not. Edited February 5, 2018 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V2plus25 Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 16 minutes ago, MemphisMechanic said: Sidenote: if I ever build another Tanfo, it’ll get.... 1pc sear guide rod & spring PD hammer, sear, trigger springs Dawson .160” tall sight. Aaaaand a crapload of polishing. As an ex-owner of a fully triggerpimped Tanfo, I don’t see the need for more than that. Personally. Maybe I’d stick a Titan in it. But probably not. Yep after going all crazy on my first Tanfo which is now the backup gun, my second Lim Pro is pretty much stock and has functioned flawlessly with comparatively little done to it. Dawson FO front sight PD 15.5 hammer and FP spring PD light weight guide rod Wolff 10# recoil spring and most importantly a whole day's worth of polishing Sure I could get a 1911-ish trigger and a lighter pull. But I'd rather spend my limited gun time dry and live firing than fitting parts and chasing down light strikes and other problems. Polishing the crap out of the internals combined with PD's non-stacking hammer spring really makes for a sweet trigger pull (even with the 15.5 hammer spring). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tattooo Posted February 5, 2018 Share Posted February 5, 2018 All great info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenida Posted February 6, 2018 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Yes thank you very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTaylor Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 On 2/5/2018 at 12:06 PM, MemphisMechanic said: Sidenote: if I ever build another Tanfo, it’ll get.... 1pc sear guide rod & spring PD hammer, sear, trigger springs Dawson .160” tall sight. Aaaaand a crapload of polishing. As an ex-owner of a fully triggerpimped Tanfo, I don’t see the need for more than that. Personally. Maybe I’d stick a Titan in it. But probably not. Yup, that's about all it needs. My Stock 2 with 2 rounds of polishing is setup like above with a 6.75lb da and 2lb 10oz SA using a worn 14lb PD hammer spring. I've got less than $100 in parts (minus the grips) and it's fricken awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 2 out of 3 of mine needed firing pins. There is an oem pin that is working well & the other two appear to have been made by a different supplier & do not work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JROTTY Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Awesome thread...subscribing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
124gr9mm Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Me too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravisNC Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 @MemphisMechanic what’s the benefit of a 1pc sear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 7 hours ago, TravisNC said: @MemphisMechanic what’s the benefit of a 1pc sear? It's not a royal PITA to replace when detail stripping! And has slightly lighter trigger force because there is one less spring (1-2 oz max difference) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aasp76 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 This thread should be updated, some links does not exist any more and there are a lot of valuable info around here like the MemphisMechanic tuning videos that should be listed. In this thread are very good info about how to deal with light strikes in a Stock II @haiedras has good knowledge about SF Tanfos too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 @Aasp76 this thread is old enough that I compiled this list of resources before @PatriotDefense had sold their first production part. 90% of it is now irrelevant unless you shoot IPSC internationally, where their parts are illegal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aasp76 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 2 minutes ago, MemphisMechanic said: @Aasp76 this thread is old enough that I compiled this list of resources before @PatriotDefense had sold their first production part. 90% of it is now irrelevant unless you shoot IPSC internationally, where their parts are illegal. Yeap!! that is why it's valuable for me, I shoot IPSC a lot internationally! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCTaylor Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 @Aasp76 then send the gun to Jim Bodkin (Shooter Ready.biz) and have him do a IPSC work over. Several hundred buck gives you a great gun in compliance with the rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aasp76 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Just now, SCTaylor said: @Aasp76 then send the gun to Jim Bodkin (Shooter Ready.biz) and have him do a IPSC work over. Several hundred buck gives you a great gun in compliance with the rules. ¡Thank you, but I don't really need something in particular, but the info is really valuable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Great great thread. I don't think it could ever be 100%, but it would be nice to have reference to a couple things: 1. What oem parts vary from gun to gun? For example, looking at 2 Stock 2's manufactured within 12 months of each other and purchased new, they have very different firing pins and rear sight leafs. 2. What changes are made over time. For example the Tang & Trigger guard are very different between some older and newer models. I suspect less obvious changes, possibly upgrades occur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenida Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 1 minute ago, IHAVEGAS said: Great great thread. I don't think it could ever be 100%, but it would be nice to have reference to a couple things: 1. What oem parts vary from gun to gun? For example, looking at 2 Stock 2's manufactured within 12 months of each other and purchased new, they have very different firing pins and rear sight leafs. 2. What changes are made over time. For example the Tang & Trigger guard are very different between some older and newer models. I suspect less obvious changes, possibly upgrades occur. Their frames changed at one point because they used to crack by where the grip meets the trigger guard. they now have a cut-out in that section to prevent this. I was told that when they did this, they also changed the company that supplied the frames and therefore they have now different tangs. Not sure if this is correct and do not want to propagate false info, maybe someone can confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLDave Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I don't know about that. I have a Limited with the cut, but I think with the old-style frame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDTMatch40 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 @MemphisMechanic I just p/u a new Stock II. I have following your suggestions/videos on polishing the internals, so far the front 1/2 is completed (trigger & bar assm. plunger assm. inside of frame. Haven't done the hammer, sear assm. yet as I'm trying to decide what parts I want to replace with aftermarket stuff. The only other thing I've done is installed a stk. hammer spring that has a couple coils removed that I had around from my Limited build. Other than changing all rhe springs to lower trigger pull, the only thing I dislike is the amount of take-up or pre travel there is in sa. Would installing a Patriot Defense "Bolo" disconnector take care of this problem? Also which 1 pc. sear would you recommend to replace the 2pc. my intention is ro stay with the stock hammer unless you or someone else can honestly say it is a worth while addition. I would appreciate any comments from others as to what they would change if they where to build a new Stk. II. Thanks in advance to all of you that have contributed to this invaluable thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 "NOTE – For a trouble free install with the BOLO interrupter we recommend you have the Xtreme Sear and Titan Hammer installed on your pistol. These two items are a must if your looking for a trouble free install on your firearm." That is from PD's website. I can not confirm or deny but I can say they they have treated me well & been a no bull poop group to work with. 20 minutes ago, SDTMatch40 said: he only thing I dislike is the amount of take-up or pre travel there is in sa. Would installing a Patriot Defense "Bolo" disconnector take care of this problem? Big time. I know it hurts but where I have gotten to is buy once & cry once with Tanfo's. A trained monkey can do the polishing, my success on bolo fitting is 3 of 4, the last gun I think I understood my mistake on but I didn't want to risk another $46.00 plus shipping so I let PD fit the second bolo. Something else I like about their bolo fitting service is you are not messing about & maybe trashing a bolo trying to get maximum hammer travel in double action, I suspect they have that part down to a science & maybe a half dozen different test bolo's cut down to different heights to see what height a particular gun wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDTMatch40 Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 @IHAVEGAS Thanks for the reply. Have you installed a bolo using a stock hammer, or only with one of the Xtreme units? Has anyone tried the PD "Bolo" with s stock hammer? Am I correct in thinking the interrrupter/disconnector controls the sa pre travel or is it the hammer? Thanks again for the help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted August 4, 2018 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Never tried bolo & stock hammer, stock hammer & 1 piece sear worked well for me for everything except reduction of pre-travel. As mentioned by others it is a good way to go if pre-travel does not make you crazy, for me my other guns already have the bolo & minimal pre-travel & switching back & forth did indeed make me crazy. Bolo gives you the reduction in pre-travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted August 5, 2018 Author Share Posted August 5, 2018 (edited) If you’re not afraid to patiently fit and file? (1.) Single piece sear from EAA. Not the exteme version. Finish is often better on ordinary sears. Bolo will delete all pretravel when properly Fit. I like pretravel on my guns so I wouldn’t bolo another build. Soooooo: (2.) Also add, from Patriot: * 14lb hammer spring * Reduced sear and trigger springs * firing pin return spring The titan hammer & extended FPB pairing causes the bolo usually to drop in, but is NOT necessary to have a great trigger. Without it, you need to do some fitting to the bolo. Edited August 5, 2018 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeG Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Awesome just ordered a stock 3 can't wait to Fidel with it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99mpower Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Invaluable thread as I get ready to completely tear down my pair of Stock 2s.. thank you!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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