oldtimer Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Does the witness match elite have POLYGONAL RIFLING, while advertising states it does I've had various shops say no it does not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qbert Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I believe they are hammer forged, but not polygonal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Ho Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 They are polygonal. I just cleaned mine. Although with EAA's consistency, who knows what they current batch is? Not to be rude, but why do you ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 They are polygonal. I just cleaned mine. Although with EAA's consistency, who knows what they current batch is? Not to be rude, but why do you ask? Not rude at all, I have a match and honestly I cannot tell it appears to be standard rifling, I considering reloading using lead bullets and have heard polygonal does cause more leading. EAA advertising states Polygonal rifling however ive read on various boards and gun shops tell me they are not. I've also read the polygonal type is more accurate, true, false.? I like my Match 45acp but trying too learn more as I do with any new firearm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Elliott Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 They are polygonal. I just cleaned mine. Although with EAA's consistency, who knows what they current batch is? Not to be rude, but why do you ask? Not rude at all, I have a match and honestly I cannot tell it appears to be standard rifling, I considering reloading using lead bullets and have heard polygonal does cause more leading. EAA advertising states Polygonal rifling however ive read on various boards and gun shops tell me they are not. I've also read the polygonal type is more accurate, true, false.? I like my Match 45acp but trying too learn more as I do with any new firearm. The polygonal barrels in my guns are extremely accurate, and there is no problem shooting lead bullets out of them. They don't really even lead up much, if at all. The EAA web site doesn't list a polygonal barrel with this gun though; only a "match" barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skywalker Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 (edited) Tanfoglio barrel rifling is what they call semi-poligonal, which is (according to what the italian version of their website reports) basically a conventional rifling with smoothed land edges. I have been shooting at least 6K lead 9mm bullets in my Stock II this year, and had no problem whatsoever of leading or accuracy. Edited September 6, 2008 by Skywalker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.Elliott Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Tanfoglio barrel rifling is what they call semi-poligonal, which is (according to what the italian version of their website reports) basically a conventional rifling with smoothed land edges.I have been shooting at least 6K lead 9mm bullets in my Stock II this year, and had no problem whatsoever of leading or accuracy. My understanding is that they are hammer forged polygonal. No button rifling process at all, and there are no traditional lands or grooves. That squares with what I see when I inspect the bore, but either way, they are great shooting barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hal1955 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 I have a stock II and it appears to be polygon like my glock, not rifled like my cz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photog Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 My Limited is fairly new and is polygonal. Although it is a different polygonal than my Kahr PM9. Most sources concur that one CAN shoot lead through polygonal barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olp73 Posted September 13, 2008 Share Posted September 13, 2008 I asked Tanfoglio. Here is what they said: "With polygonal rifled barrels you can used any type of bullets but if you use the hard cast bullets we suggest you to size them .001 or .002 in. larger than the standard caliber size. Best regards and have a nice week end. Customers Service FRATELLI TANFOGLIO S.N.C. Via Valtrompia 39/41 25063 Gardone Val Trompia (BS) - Italy Tel: +39 030 8910361 | Fax +39 030 8910183 www.tanfoglio.it " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted September 13, 2008 Author Share Posted September 13, 2008 Good info, I supects due to lands/grooves being less pronounced standard size lead bullets would tend to be less accurate just guessing since I have not tried lead at this point. I asked Tanfoglio. Here is what they said:"With polygonal rifled barrels you can used any type of bullets but if you use the hard cast bullets we suggest you to size them .001 or .002 in. larger than the standard caliber size. Best regards and have a nice week end. Customers Service FRATELLI TANFOGLIO S.N.C. Via Valtrompia 39/41 25063 Gardone Val Trompia (BS) - Italy Tel: +39 030 8910361 | Fax +39 030 8910183 www.tanfoglio.it " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USAFA82 Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 (edited) So, will lead bullets cast in the Lee TL 401 175 SWC mold work in a Tanfoglio chambered for 40 s&w or 10mm? What about .452 inch cast lead bullets in a large frame Tanfoglio in 45 ACP? Has anyone "slugged" any of their Tanfoglios to see what size they really are? Thanks! Edited January 25, 2009 by USAFA82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianchi Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Hi, All Limited, Stock etc. models should have match barrels from Lothar Walter in Germany, who have an excellent reputation in target rifle shooting. Furthermore, I have been told that the Tanfo barrels are chromed, so don`t mess around with them apart from some light polishing. Mine has a noticeable machining mark in the crown at the muzzle but I was advised not to have it removed due to the chrome plating. Together with the fact that they have a semi-polygon profile they are sooooo easy to clean . Bianchi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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