BOLO for SAO Tanfoglio worth it?

[FunkyTownAggie]

I read the thread on the BOLO which most people were using to improve the DA and SA of tanfoglios.  I believe someone asked about the improvement on SAO tanfoglios and I didn't see a reply so thought I'd ask again.  Is it worth it to get a BOLO interruptor for single action only tanfoglios?  I have an elite limited if it matters.

[aandabooks]

I put the BOLO and Titan hammer in my Gold Custom and immediately took 1lb off the trigger pull and reduced the take up significantly.  Gun came with a 3.5lb out of the box trigger.  Still have work to do to get it as good as my CZ TSs.

[C-Money]

The Titan hammer is why the trigger pull weight dropped. 

 

You don't need an inturruptor in a SAO gun, and that's what the bolo is. It can be of a benefit because it can reduce pre travel, but a good trigger like the EGD or Henning can do the same thing. I would do that before using a bolo for a single action only gun.

[SoCalShooter69]

4 hours ago, Twinkie said:

The Titan hammer is why the trigger pull weight dropped. 

 

You don't need an inturruptor in a SAO gun, and that's what the bolo is. It can be of a benefit because it can reduce pre travel, but a good trigger like the EGD or Henning can do the same thing. I would do that before using a bolo for a single action only gun.

 

You have zero idea what you're talking about. 

 

While the single action hooks in any aftermarket hammer will help, the bolo will drop SAO tigger weight. The EGD or Henning trigger will not do the same thing, because you can not get a pre/over screw travel to meet in the middle. You can with a bolo and post travel screw. Early on, we tried to make the bolo work with the pre/post, but it couldn't get anywhere near what the bolo/post set-up achieved. I think that's why some people are anti-bolo in a SAO gun; they tried running it with the pre/post. Every single person I've put in a bolo/post set-up has not looked back... 

 

 

Edited September 26, 2017 by SoCalShooter69

[SoCalShooter69]

4 hours ago, aandabooks said:

I put the BOLO and Titan hammer in my Gold Custom and immediately took 1lb off the trigger pull and reduced the take up significantly.  Gun came with a 3.5lb out of the box trigger.  Still have work to do to get it as good as my CZ TSs.

 

Great to hear, hope you're enjoying it!

[FunkyTownAggie]

Thanks for the replies. I have the henning flat trigger, henning hammer and EGW hard sear.  If I do get a  BOLO, will I be able to fit it to what I currently have or do I need to get the titan hammer and xtreme sear? I don't mind fitting as I've fit quite a few sears before.

[C-Money]

23 minutes ago, SoCalShooter69 said:

 

You have zero idea what you're talking about. 

 

 

Sweet. Rock on. Bolo answers all problems. 

[MemphisMechanic]

Just now, Twinkie said:

 

Sweet. Rock on. Bolo answers all problems. 

 

I run two of them in my Walther. The trigger is amazing.  

[SoCalShooter69]

35 minutes ago, Twinkie said:

 

Sweet. Rock on. Bolo answers all problems. 

 

Nobody came in here trying to solve a "problem." But every once in a while, I have to deal with some paper GM, crossing the flotation markers and out of their lane - giving technical information on a product that's incorrect. 

[C-Money]

Opinions differ, I suppose. OP was asking if a bolo might be warranted and I think it isn't necessary in a SAO gun. It is cheaper if you want to keep the stock trigger rather than get an aftermarket one. That's really the reason to get a bolo.

 

I guess if I had investment in a part I'd want to see it succeed as well. I'd just be nicer about it is all. 

Edited September 26, 2017 by Twinkie

[SoCalShooter69]

2 minutes ago, Twinkie said:

Opinions differ, I suppose. OP was asking if a bolo might be warranted and I think it isn't necessary in a SAO gun. It is cheaper if you want to keep the stock trigger rather than get an aftermarket one. That's really the reason to get a bolo.

 

I guess if I had investment in a part I'd want to see it succeed as well. I'd just be nicer about it is all. 

 

That should have been your original reply. So much better. I respect your opinion, and appreciate the feedback. 

[FunkyTownAggie]

So is the consensus based on what parts in my previous post, is it still worth getting in your opinion? I know Twinkie's is no but haven't seen any responses after I typed what components I currently have in my  tanfoglio. Thanks for the responses so far. 

[johnbu]

For what it's worth, i slid a bolo into a S2 with match SAO trigger, titan hammer.

 

I had to completely REMOVE the pre-travel screw. Other than that it dropped in. It turned the trigger into a switch. Best single action trigger i ever toggled. Nearly zero reset, smooth and light almost no pre-travel ... just a slight motion and ... bang! Really, if i hadn't experienced it, i probably would agree with @Twinkie, but having done it... well it flat out works.

 

The bolo (as i understand it) was engineered to drop in when titan hammer and one piece sear are used. That has been my experience too. However, you can tweak it to work with your henning & egw parts.  just more effort to get it right.

 

Needed? Lol, some think the factory trigger is good enough.  if you want the best sao tanfo trigger,  then it's  the only way to go. But, otherwise not "needed", but hight desirable.

 

 

[FunkyTownAggie]

thanks johnbu