homewrecker07 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Hello everyone! Just picked up my new Tanfoglio Elite Match 45 from my FFL earlier this week. I can't wait to get it to the range but something looks off with my hammer. The hart hammer isn't as pronounced as the ones in pictures all over the net. It's like they got lazy and didn't finish milling the inside. But otherwise loving it and so much info to read on these forums. Looking for some nice grips. Henning or EGD, leaning on the xtremes right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 You want the EGD grips if the gun feels rather fat and you have serious troubles reaching the mag catch. They're the thinnest option. The henning's are roughly halfway between thick factory ones and the EGD Xtreme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryridesmotox Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Welcome to the forum. The hammer is how it looked on both of my stock 2s. Normally I would chalk it up to a design change... But in tanfoglios, could have just been accidental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homewrecker07 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Wow, I thought the factory ones were thin... I'm seeing people put on Hogue grips that are thick as heck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 The hammer is an intentional change and it works better than the old one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryridesmotox Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 2 minutes ago, johnbu said: The hammer is an intentional change and it works better than the old one. I still say that Luigi came back from lunch, after having too much red wine and pressed the wrong button. Rofl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homewrecker07 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, ryridesmotox said: Welcome to the forum. The hammer is how it looked on both of my stock 2s. Normally I would chalk it up to a design change... But in tanfoglios, could have just been accidental Design change maybe. I haven't read any failures with the hammers but eh.. I dunno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homewrecker07 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Just now, ryridesmotox said: I still say that Luigi came back from lunch, after having too much red wine and pressed the wrong button. Rofl Checks out... 4 minutes ago, johnbu said: The hammer is an intentional change and it works better than the old one. But the old one looked SO good.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Yet hammers with more mass up top hit primers harder, so you might get away with less spring & trigger pull weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Welcome to the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armydad Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Welcome to the forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryridesmotox Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) 29 minutes ago, homewrecker07 said: Design change maybe. I haven't read any failures with the hammers but eh.. I dunno. Does look much sexier like that. But most of us have swapped over to the titan hammer anyways. Are you going to compete with it? Or is it a recreational pistol for plinking and such? Edited January 12, 2017 by ryridesmotox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billthemarine2862 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Welcome to the forum. I will wager a shiny nickel that your hammer gets changed out at some point so it will not matter either way. I thought all the grip options I have tried so far have been on the small side as well. There should be some new grips options with palm swells soon if we are all lucky. Looking at you Patriot Defense. Edited January 12, 2017 by billthemarine2862 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homewrecker07 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Share Posted January 12, 2017 Just now, ryridesmotox said: Does look much sexier like that. But missy of is have swapped over to the titan hammer anyways. Are you going to compete with it? Or is it a recreational pistol for plinking and such? Would love to compete but with 2 kids under 3 I haven't had much time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryridesmotox Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) I feel you bro. I have a 4 year old and an 8 month old. It takes some negotiating... But I get out once a month for a match. And maybe once a week or every other to go shoot... If I sneak out before work. Edited January 12, 2017 by ryridesmotox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 You need a backyard range... 7 hours ago, ryridesmotox said: I feel you bro. I have a 4 year old and an 8 month old. It takes some negotiating... But I get out once a month for a match. And maybe once a week or every other to go shoot... If I sneak out before work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryridesmotox Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 5 hours ago, johnbu said: You need a backyard range... Don't we all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billthemarine2862 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 15 hours ago, homewrecker07 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billthemarine2862 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 The only problem with my backyard range is the people on the other side of the fence get mad at me for some reason. Even when I shoot really tight groups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissionaryMike Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, billthemarine2862 said: The only problem with my backyard range is the people on the other side of the fence get mad at me for some reason. Even when I shoot really tight groups. Build a berm, Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billthemarine2862 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) 49 minutes ago, MissionaryMike said: Build a berm, Bill. That is a good idea. I will have my wife get started on it tonight. Edited January 12, 2017 by billthemarine2862 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Get the kids out there too. Even if it is below freezing, there's nothing quite like free labor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryridesmotox Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 1 hour ago, billthemarine2862 said: That is a good idea. I will have my wife get started on it tonight. After she gets done send her out here to so cal so she can advise my wife in the proper construction techniques Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homewrecker07 Posted January 16, 2017 Author Share Posted January 16, 2017 Omg I've only been on the forums a week and there's so much info. Already ordered a set of EGDs and havent even live fired it yet. About polishing parts, what should I start with on my Match? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted January 16, 2017 Share Posted January 16, 2017 Dryfire it 100 times or more for starters. Then tear it all the way down and look at how things move: Figure out how the gun works. Then polish every hole in an internal part and every pin and spring that rides in those holes, along with all the surfaces on trigger bar, disconnector, and hammer where metal rubs on metal. In many cases you can lose 2 pounds of trigger weight just from this, but the primary benefit is that the trigger movement will be smooth as glass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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