Firing pin required

Big Dog · April 5, 2008, 07:29 AM

Hi guy I have a wee problem. I recently bought a 2nd hand Tanfoglio Force pistol in .22lr. I have had some firing problems and took it back to my dealer. The smithy felt it was a firing pin issue. We had problem sourcing a new pin so he made one.

I have only tried it twice since getting it back:
- 30 rounds Winchester Lazer 22lr - 27 fired 3 needed the hamer re-cocked and then they fired.

- 30 CCI Velositor (???) about 22/23 fired and the others wouldn't work at all with re-cocking. I put them in my rifle and then they fired. So ammo ok.

Anyone know whereI can buy a factory made trigger for my pistol. Can't get them here (NI). Do any of you know where I could get them. My father in law lives in Arizona so he can get it for me.

Your help would be appreciated. If I can't get this sorted I will have to get rid of the gun it really is disapointing. It breaks my concentration so I thinking "will it fire" instead of good zeroing, if you know what I mean.

Big Dog · April 6, 2008, 11:05 AM

I really need some help with the post request above.

Tamara · April 6, 2008, 11:37 AM

Have you contacted the European or British Isles distributor for Tanfoglio?

EAA is the importer for Tanfoglio handguns over here, and I'm not sure that they import one called the "Force" to the States.

(It might be long way 'round, but perhaps an email to the folks at EAA, and they could tell you who to contact on your side of the pond?)

Big Dog · April 6, 2008, 11:46 AM

Thanks Tamara, I try that. Lesson learned here for me is in future, buy a gun that I can get parts for easilly.

DonR101395 · April 6, 2008, 11:54 AM

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Lesson learned here for me is in future, buy a gun that I can get parts for easilly.

But that takes some of the fun out of it. I do feel your pain though, I had to have a firing pin made for a Bayard .380 years ago.

B.N.Real · April 6, 2008, 04:01 PM

Big Dog,don't feel alone.

I just bought a Star BM that I'll be grinding down drill bits to make firing pins if they ever break(as they are known to).

homefires · April 6, 2008, 07:05 PM

See if these folks can help!

http://www.hayesandassociates.co.nz/tanfoglio.htm

Tamara · April 7, 2008, 04:59 AM

I had to have a firing pin made and a Sako extractor fitted on an E. German SSG-82 rifle. Who knew that the commies would use pot metal for the FP and extractor claw on a precision sniper weapon?

April 5, 2008, 07:29 AM	#1
Big Dog Member Join Date: March 1, 2005 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 60	Firing pin required Hi guy I have a wee problem. I recently bought a 2nd hand Tanfoglio Force pistol in .22lr. I have had some firing problems and took it back to my dealer. The smithy felt it was a firing pin issue. We had problem sourcing a new pin so he made one. I have only tried it twice since getting it back: - 30 rounds Winchester Lazer 22lr - 27 fired 3 needed the hamer re-cocked and then they fired. - 30 CCI Velositor (???) about 22/23 fired and the others wouldn't work at all with re-cocking. I put them in my rifle and then they fired. So ammo ok. Anyone know whereI can buy a factory made trigger for my pistol. Can't get them here (NI). Do any of you know where I could get them. My father in law lives in Arizona so he can get it for me. Your help would be appreciated. If I can't get this sorted I will have to get rid of the gun it really is disapointing. It breaks my concentration so I thinking "will it fire" instead of good zeroing, if you know what I mean. Last edited by Big Dog; April 6, 2008 at 11:04 AM. Reason: No replys and really would like some help with this one

April 6, 2008, 11:37 AM	#3
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	Have you contacted the European or British Isles distributor for Tanfoglio? EAA is the importer for Tanfoglio handguns over here, and I'm not sure that they import one called the "Force" to the States. (It might be long way 'round, but perhaps an email to the folks at EAA, and they could tell you who to contact on your side of the pond?) __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

April 7, 2008, 04:59 AM	#8
Tamara Moderator Emeritus Join Date: March 11, 2000 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 16,002	I had to have a firing pin made and a Sako extractor fitted on an E. German SSG-82 rifle. Who knew that the commies would use pot metal for the FP and extractor claw on a precision sniper weapon? __________________ MOLON LABE! 2% Unobtainium, 98% Hypetanium. The Arms Room: An Online Museum.

April 6, 2008, 11:05 AM	#2
Big Dog Member Join Date: March 1, 2005 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 60	I really need some help with the post request above.

April 6, 2008, 11:46 AM	#4
Big Dog Member Join Date: March 1, 2005 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 60	Thanks Tamara, I try that. Lesson learned here for me is in future, buy a gun that I can get parts for easilly.

April 6, 2008, 04:01 PM	#6
B.N.Real Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Posts: 4,092	Big Dog,don't feel alone. I just bought a Star BM that I'll be grinding down drill bits to make firing pins if they ever break(as they are known to).

April 6, 2008, 07:05 PM	#7
homefires Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2007 Location: Deming New Mexico Posts: 1,495	See if these folks can help! http://www.hayesandassociates.co.nz/tanfoglio.htm