KoffeeKing Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 I have recently acquired a Tanfoglio Limited custom. It is a Co2 Replica of Eric Grauffel's comp pistol (4 times IPSC world champion) The first thing you will notice (apart from the detachable optic rail) is how heavy it is, 2.8kgs mag in no rail and optics. It is full metal construction and due to the 351fps on 0.20g BBs output it has a good solid kick, plenty of noise and cycles very well, especially after a thorough clean and lube. Included extras such as flared mag well, large ambidextrous safety, over sized mag release and light skeleton hammer make for a nice practical weapon. The trigger pull is light but still feels like quality build and it has a good rate of fire, even on a cold day. Another interesting feature is that the slide lock back notch is internal to the topslide making it a more sealed unit. The rail can support most, if not all Dot type optics so you really can create it to your own spec. Co2 bulb changes are very easy and not having to fill the gas every mag is as good as you think it is. The mag will also let you know about 2 full loads before it dies with a noticeable drop to about 280fps but will still cycle fine There is only one downside, the metal finish is a little slippy. I fixed this wit a very small amount of skateboard grip tape in key areas. I would rate the Tanfoglio as noticeably better than my tried and tested TM M.E.U, a very bold statement as many TM 1911 users will tell you but this pistol is a clear 9.5/10 only missing the perfect score for the lack of hand grip. My recommendation is if you see this in store, pick it up, have a try, fall in love and inevitably buy it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dagonet Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Any pictures ? One of the snipers turned up with one at a local game, he didn't get the subtle hint maybe chrono test it before playing, so i didn't get any FPS numbers from him. Did have a good look and test fire in a game quiet moment, he got it from JD airsoft, sure they put FPS around 330 mark so a nice playable CO2 option. He had removed the side mounted rail and was running sightless (no issue at normal pistol ranges) It was weighty, slide blowback was crisp, nice balance. The grips are a touch odd, being all metal, so your adding of grip tape is a good idea, i could see them getting slippery with wet or sweaty muddy hands. Seemed a solid well built piece, nice to see a competiton pistol. For the package with scope rail and extended racking handle, seemed good value. 2 downsides from the owner. Current lack of spare mags in UK (may be available by now) and he kept losing his only mag when holstered, could be a slack fitting drop leg or maybe the mag catch sticks out a bit much, which i would expect on an IPSC pistol anyway for fast reloads. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kenxin Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 "The first thing you will notice (apart from the detachable optic rail) is how heavy it is, 2.8kgs mag in no rail and optics." You sure of that? almost 3kg for a cz75 clone? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Horsem4n Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 yeah. these bitches are heavy. confirmed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wingmann Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Not THAT heavy. Gold is 1.3Kg and Limited is 1.2Kg, from the manufacturer's page. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KoffeeKing Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 i weighed it, its that heavy!!!! <a href="http://s1256.beta.photobucket.com/user/6116alex/library/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1256.photobucket.com/albums/ii482/6116alex/tangbox004_zpsae4ca7d8.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"/></a> Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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jkpics Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 It says 1200g on the box. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
icolater Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Paint job looks cheap IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KoffeeKing Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 It says 1200g on the box. I know, it's wrong. If you can get your hands on one weigh it for your self. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KoffeeKing Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Paint job looks cheap IMO. The paint does chip off easy. That's the nature of paint on metal though, especially where the metal rail bolts on. I know the grip tape doesn't look that great but it makes it a lot better to use and I'll go with practicality over style anytime. I did do it a bit quick though, should spend a bit more time on it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KoffeeKing Posted October 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 It says 1200g on the box. Airsoft company get there packaging wrong quite often, should start a three on it. My favourite is the "Knight Hawk" on the top slide and it has Knight Hawk but on the body Night hawk!!! Very poor show. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jal3 Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 It's not 2,8kg, that's just crazy, sorry. I've had the gold one, and the 1300gr on the box seems about right. 30% more than a hicapa. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureSilver Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 There is simply no way that a pistol weighs 2.8kg - that's more than double my steel-slided SIG. How much did it set you back? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jkpics Posted October 18, 2012 Report Share Posted October 18, 2012 Your scale is wrong or you are just ******. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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