billthemarine2862 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) So I am interested in building a CO gun. I previously had a CZ Shadow set up for CO and I just flat out prefer Tanfo's over CZ's. The shadow had a dovetail mounted optic and I had no issues finding the dot or anything. I will be building on a budget so milling the slide will be out of the question to start. I plan on using a Henning dovetail mount with a FF3 for the dot. I want to know if it is possible to make weight with a Stock 2, Stock 3, or Lim Pro (IFG or older EAA). The new IFG Stock 1 does not really interest me. Looking for feedback from people that are using any of these platforms that I mentioned with a dovetail mount optic. What parts are you using to make weight? Are you using extended mags and still making weight? Is there a combination of dovetail mount and optic that is lighter than the Henning and FF3? Thanks Edited May 18, 2019 by billthemarine2862 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Stock ll EGW Mount (weighs about the same as the sight) DDP (heavy by comparison to FF3) CZ plastic guide rod Opened up the magwell to legal limits (basically just beveled it all around inside) Took right side safety off (or by a flat strong side safety) weight 44.2 ozs with hennings extension 23 rounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billthemarine2862 Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 1 minute ago, jcc7x7 said: Stock ll EGW Mount (weighs about the same as the sight) DDP (heavy by comparison to FF3) CZ plastic guide rod Opened up the magwell to legal limits (basically just beveled it all around inside) Took right side safety off (or by a flat strong side safety) weight 44.2 ozs with hennings extension 23 rounds You running factory wood grips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) I made it with a Stock II. Aluminum dovetail mount from Primary Machine, original Deltapoint 7.5, Shadow polymer guide rod, SSI Scales grips, TF or Henning +5 base pads with Grams guts. 44.5oz. I have another Stock II coming in next week, plan to do it all over again. The FFIII is reasonably light, if you go LimPro, you’ll have no problems. With a Stock II, you’ll need to pick part more judiciously. The Stock III will need milling. I’m thinking of getting the Henning mount for the Romeo 1. Henning lightens his mounts with lots of holes, it’ll weigh very similar to the solid aluminum mounts. Edited May 18, 2019 by OPENB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 39 minutes ago, billthemarine2862 said: You running factory wood grips? Factory Wood liked the fit and feel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted May 19, 2019 Share Posted May 19, 2019 Stock ll PD palm swell grips PD guide rod Gen 1 DP Aluminum dovetail mount Flat safety Magwell opened Henning extension 44.6 oz Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 On 5/19/2019 at 6:18 AM, zombywoof said: Stock ll PD palm swell grips PD guide rod Gen 1 DP Aluminum dovetail mount Flat safety Magwell opened Henning extension 44.6 oz Good luck I ran that , but polymer cz guiderod and vortex viper and was 44.5oz. your gun must be lighter than mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClintMorris Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 Limited pro (EAA) vortex venom egw dovetail mount pd grips ambi safety pd guide rod Henning extension with grams guts 43.6 oz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 11 hours ago, johnbu said: I ran that , but polymer cz guiderod and vortex viper and was 44.5oz. your gun must be lighter than mine! Gen 1 DP is .6 ounces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnbu Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 12 hours ago, zombywoof said: Gen 1 DP is .6 ounces Gotcha! i was thinking "DPP" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) If I were building a Tanfo for CO it would be a Lim Pro if I didn’t want to mill the slide... or a Stock 2 if I did. Either way I want the freedom to run ambi safeties and henning grips if I so desire. But you know my feels. I’m all about the milling. My current CO gun: Edited May 22, 2019 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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