Bobforshak Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 I'm looking to buy an all metal 9mm for IDPA ESP division. I decided on the Tangfoglio but i want to be sure the limited pro was IDPA legal. I would also like to run it in ESP so if there are any mods that are legal i would love to hear what i can do to it. Also what holster do you recommend for IDPA. Thanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazhi Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 I used to run Lim Pro in IDPA SSP. 100% legal. Shot both state and national, and the gun was inspected very carefully at each match by SOs. They even took out the slide to look at the firing pin block Honestly I think it is pretty OP as is, and you don't need to mod it for ESP. Adding anything extra like a magwell will push the weight over IDPA legal limit. So my suggestion is to just shoot it in ESP as is. I use Bladetech for both IDPA and USPSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobforshak Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 Thanks Dazhi, main reason i want to run esp is because i have a budy who runs ssp and i dont want to be in the same division. What about a recoil reduction guid rod and spring from sprinco, i was looking at that. Also did u run the stock sights? Grips did u change them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobforshak Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 The limited custom is the one on their web site that looks legal 42 oz. is a coned barrel legal for idpa?741566603792 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike62 Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 No. Limited pro or the Defiant are the only all steel options for IDPA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 The only issue is the width of the ambi safeties. Be sure to check it with an IDPA box. Depending on what you get, it may not fit. The "custom" sized ambi safety is huge,. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike62 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I put a single sided safety from a stock witness to ensure fitment in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted October 19, 2018 Share Posted October 19, 2018 (edited) On 10/13/2018 at 12:18 PM, Bobforshak said: Thanks Dazhi, main reason i want to run esp is because i have a budy who runs ssp and i dont want to be in the same division. What about a recoil reduction guid rod and spring from sprinco, i was looking at that. Also did u run the stock sights? Grips did u change them? PatriotDefense has a lightweight guide rod that’ll let you run any grips you want and still make weight. The LP is heavy enough that metal grips in place of factory wood may otherwise tip you over the limit. Slap an Xtreme fiber optic front sight into it. Patriot Defense lightened sear and trigger springs, and their firing pin return spring. Run a 10lb recoil spring to start. 15.5 lb hammer spring. Polish the hell out of the iternals the way I outline in the four part “tanfoglio tuning” video series on YouTube. This gun already has a single-piece sear so it won’t need that. Also, the Limited Pro was discontinued by EAA last year and they are HARD to find in 9mm. If you see one, grab it instantly. IFG is close (within a couple months) of re-releasing the Limited Pro to the US Market. Edited October 19, 2018 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronArcher Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 As mentioned, the Lim Pro is perfectly legal... as long as you use one safety.Patriot defense Bolo is a great upgrade. A full polish job is essential. Toss on a nice fiber optic front sight, and you are good to go.Red Hill Tactical and Fox Valley Custom Kydex are my 2 go to choices for holsters. Always go double layer kydex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ngodwetrust21 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Remind me why I cannot shoot a stock 2 in IDPA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhgtyre Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 On 11/21/2018 at 11:27 PM, ngodwetrust21 said: Remind me why I cannot shoot a stock 2 in IDPA? It has a bull barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazhi Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 8 hours ago, jhgtyre said: It has a bull barrel. Sig X5 has a bull barrel but it's legal. Stock 2 has a cone barrel. Cone barrels of 4.25 inches or shorter are legal in IDPA, but Stock 2 barrel is 4.5 inches long. If IDPA rules allow cone barrels of 4.5 inches or shorter, or simply remove the cone barrel restriction, or at least allow them in ESP, many people will be happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdk129 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 (edited) On 10/13/2018 at 4:00 PM, Bobforshak said: I'm looking to buy an all metal 9mm for IDPA ESP division. I decided on the Tangfoglio but i want to be sure the limited pro was IDPA legal. I would also like to run it in ESP so if there are any mods that are legal i would love to hear what i can do to it. Also what holster do you recommend for IDPA. Thanks!!! I'm running a Limited Pro with two different top ends: 9mm (ESP) and .45ACP (CDP). Trigger/performance work done by J&L Gunsmithing. I have an extended firing pin in each upper along with the Hennings heavy duty guide rod. I also have Hennings speed sight (rear) and a Dawson fiber sight (front) installed. For a holster, I have what J&L sells. Hope this helps. Edited November 24, 2018 by jdk129 added more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 It's also over weight for all of the divisions. And has a full length dust cover (although that rule is gone now, I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazhi Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 40 minutes ago, waktasz said: It's also over weight for all of the divisions. And has a full length dust cover (although that rule is gone now, I think) No more full-length dust cover restriction in the current rules. Stock 2 with a red dot can play in Carry Optics division (45 oz limit just like USPSA). The only issue is the <4.25'' cone barrel restriction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdk129 Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 8 hours ago, waktasz said: It's also over weight for all of the divisions. And has a full length dust cover (although that rule is gone now, I think) Having weighed more than a half dozen Limited Pros, we have found that they all vary in weight and beaver tail length. There are some fairly easy weight reduction options to make weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 5 hours ago, jdk129 said: Having weighed more than a half dozen Limited Pros, we have found that they all vary in weight and beaver tail length. There are some fairly easy weight reduction options to make weight. I was referring to the Stock 2 and its legality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdk129 Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 7 hours ago, waktasz said: I was referring to the Stock 2 and its legality. As previously mentioned, the barrel must be 4.25" or less. I thought you were asking about a Limited Pro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHAVEGAS Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 Old thread, but I have a similar question. Thinking about either a LP or Stock 1 for IDPA SSP. Anyone know of any rules issues? In particular, am wondering about hammers, have always used the extreme hammer in my USPSA Tanfo's, am told that would be a no no for SSP as it is an externally visible mod. Anyone have any insights? If the extreme hammer is a no no has anyone had good luck getting the trigger right with the oem hammer? Last thing, installing a PD disco would make the gun visibly different due to the trigger being further back when the hammer is cocked, is that a rules issue? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Internal parts have always been legal so no issue with the bolo. I'm not 100% up on IDPA rules but do they say parts from an approved SSP gun are legal on other guns? The Xtreme pistols come with that hammer and should be legal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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