Perhaps theyre the worst brand of pistol ever made, but my sample of one keeps chugging along nicely. Further, the current IPSC world champion uses them , which would seem to reinforce the notion that Tanfoglio produces competent product.
Thus, I wonder why it is the Flat Earth Society has more fans then these guns stateside. Overseas they seem to be very popular.Is the US importer that awful?
The Minority Marksman.
"When you meet a swordsman, draw your sword: Do not recite poetry to one who is not a poet."
-a Ch'an Buddhist axiom.
From what I hear, the U.S. importer really is that awful. Supposedly, their 10mm models have some durability issues, but some of the best USPSA and IPSC shooters use them. Granted, that doesn't mean they are good to operate in operations or whatever serious shooters in the US do with their guns, but I'd love to try out their Elite Match or Stock II's...
I don't go there much anymore, but Enos is a good place to look...or Doodie, if you can extract the three useful posts before the middle school humor kicks in.
I can't comment on the US situation, but they are very popular in Canada too. They shoot great but the .40s can wear out fast, I've seen quite a few crack slides & frames. They are a bit expensive, maybe that's part of the problem?
Their USA importer is really that bad. Plus they have some QC issues.
Tanfoglios are priced very agressively here in the US. I ordered my example for $650, which being a Match 10mm is a fabulous bargain given its overall build quality. It would seem price is not a problem.Originally Posted by raks
The Minority Marksman.
"When you meet a swordsman, draw your sword: Do not recite poetry to one who is not a poet."
-a Ch'an Buddhist axiom.
Nice, the Stock II is $1800 CDN which is pricy here for a production division pistol. I think the open guns go for $4200.
Therein lies the question. While Tanfoglio isn't above making lemons, neither is Glock or HK. Clearly their reputation overseas has to be based on making quality product, or they wouldn't be charging 4 figure price tags and have a significant sport shooting presence.
Hence why I'm bemused at the brand being so poorly received here. Perhaps I should not complain, given that's helped keep the prices down on a quality product.
The Minority Marksman.
"When you meet a swordsman, draw your sword: Do not recite poetry to one who is not a poet."
-a Ch'an Buddhist axiom.
And despite lobbying by a lot of people for many many years, they still don't have flush safeties for their Production Division guns, lame. Beyond that and the crap trigger, I like my Stock II
...and to think today you just have fangs
Rob Engh
BC, Canada
Their US importer EAA has a terrible reputation. Think Taurus only worse.
Since you mention you have a 10mm, they had quite a problem a few years back cracking frames on their 10mm models.
While somewhat of a CZ copy, they are an intermediate size. Bigger than the CZ75 and smaller than the CZ97 (good thing as the CZ97 is a whopper) and mags don't swap between the families.
Their carry size guns have no representation or reputation here, and that segment of a market is tough to penetrate.
They could ride the wave of success behind Grauffel, Stoeger, Racazza and bunch of other Prod shooters despite the fact that this is 1K gun that's needs rework right out of box, but the EAA is incapable of delivering a product in demand.
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