Converting Tanfo 38S to 9mm Major in Gold Team

[phil plesetz]

Does anyone have any experience on whats the best route? I called EAA, and they wanted $900.00 to convert it over, and I thought that was pricey.

 

Thanks,

[kneelingatlas]

You can convert with a new 6" 9mm barrel and comp.  I just happen to know a guy who has some awesome comps

[phil plesetz]

is this a drop in or require fitting? How much?

 

Thanks,

[aandabooks]

 

Here is a complete top end that you can swap between.  Not a bad price.

 

[kneelingatlas]

 

[phil plesetz]

That 900 bucks from EAA was for a complete upper and I really didn't want an entire top end, more so a drop in barrel in 9mm.

[kneelingatlas]

You should be able to get that done for around $600

[phil plesetz]

Where?

[kneelingatlas]

Talk to Joe at Patriot Defense

[Mlussoro]

Just a question ?  Just shoot 9 mm through the 38s barrel. I do all the time, load long, 1.17 easy as that ,  but if ya wana get rid that 38 v12lemme know

[marblerocks]

On 11/9/2018 at 11:35 PM, Mlussoro said:

Just a question ?  Just shoot 9 mm through the 38s barrel. I do all the time, load long, 1.17 easy as that ,  but if ya wana get rid that 38 v12lemme know

Is there any danger to do doing that?

[Mlussoro]

I do it in practice a lot and with loading long I have never had issues with chambering, firing etc.  now is it recommended probably not. But have no issues with doing so. 

[BallisticianX]

Just my .02...I owned a Tanfo Gold Team new large frame in 9mm bought new about 3 years ago. It was an unreliable; chronically failing to eject. Despite parts changes, tweaks, trips to the distributor, and an experienced tanfo gunsmith it only improved marginally and never could be made to run dependable enough for matches. From the various reading I did to figure out a solution I saw much eluding to the unavailable to the US smaller frame being better suited for 9's and the larger frame available in the US has issues with 9's but will run supers reliably. So unless something has changed in the Tanfo recently my advice is to stay with the super and just shoot it. The "savings" in brass does not outweigh the reliability and confidence of the gun. Not to mention most go to 9 for range brass to account for the savings and convenience. In major your gonna have to roll size or base size all that brass to prevent any bulges so you dont lock up the gun with pinched/blown out brass. So again ask yourself if the dollars saved on brass warrant the equipment to roll/base size and time to do it?