Tanfoglio Match

The Match is a thoroughbred sport model designed for IPSC Standard division and IDPA, and it will equally serve occasional recreational sport shooters or self-defense. Production of this model began in 1986 and it is Tanfoglio's first sport model. The pistol is offered in 9x19 Luger, .40 S.&W, .45 ACP, .38 Super and 10 mm Auto calibers. The design has been ergonomically optimized so that the pistol is easy to handle even in stressful situations. The sights are adjustable Supersight type, resembling the Novak type in design. The sights are shaped to allow drawing and handling the pistol with minimal risk of snagging on clothing or vegetation, while also enabling fast and easy target acquisition. The main structural material of the frame is high-strength steel. The grip panels are made of tacky rubber. The grip itself is textured with scalloping on the front and vertical serrations on the back, which makes it much easier to hold with wet palms and to control while shooting. The grip has the CZ 75 heritage in its genes, so it offers excellent ergonomics and allows a firm, secure hold and good control of recoil and muzzle rise while shooting. The frame optimizes a deep hold in the palm, resulting in a low bore axis above the axis of the shooting hand. The trigger guard has a pronounced undercut where it joins the grip, allowing the pistol to sit even deeper in the hand. A prominent beavertail protects the back of the hand from the slide and prevents possible injury, as well as reducing muzzle rise.  The frame does not extend to the muzzle; it is of standard length, which is one of the main distinguishing features compared to other sport models. The flared magazine well makes reloading easier. The pistol is full size, with an overall length of 213 mm and a barrel length of 125 mm. The weight corresponds to the all-steel construction and the size of the pistol – 1200 grams. Its advantages are low muzzle rise and soft recoil, as well as pleasant shooting behavior and a quick return on target during rapid fire. The high-capacity double-stack magazine holds 15 rounds in 9 mm, 12 rounds in .40 S&W, 10 rounds in .45 ACP, 17 rounds in .38 Super and 11 rounds in 10 mm Auto.  The pistol comes in a duotone finish -  the frame in a glossy chrome finish, which offers better resistance to wear, scratches and corrosion than a standard finish, and a standard blackened slide. The pistol is made in typically high quality with excellent machining and finishing, even of internal non-functional surfaces.  The precise, high-quality thin-walled barrel with polygonal rifling from Lothar Walther is characterized by excellent accuracy and long service life, as confirmed by the results of the tests below. The SA trigger with a short, smooth pull without grittiness and minimal overtravel, together with the excellent barrel, guarantees good shooting results even under stress and in the hands of a less experienced shooter. The trigger pull is up to 2000 grams. The slide features cocking serrations at both the front and rear for easier racking. The single-sided thumb safety has an enlarged lever with a pronounced thumb rest for the dominant shooting hand for better support and control of muzzle rise. The magazine release also has an enlarged and raised button for easy, intuitive operation even under stress. It is within easy reach, with excellent design and ergonomics, and can be operated without shifting the grip. All controls, including the trigger and the skeletonized hammer, are blackened, creating a distinctive aesthetic contrast with the chrome-plated silver body. The Match is intended for all users who require a quality, reliable firearm with an extremely long service life, even in the extreme conditions of sport shooting events or in combat conditions. The pistol will deliver maximum performance regardless of latitude, season, climate or how dirty the firearm itself is. It is no coincidence that five-time world champion Eric Grauffel prefers Tanfoglio pistols.  Given its size and weight, it is intended for shooters who prefer excellent shooting behavior over low weight. The all-steel construction provides a performance reserve as well as long service life and high durability. The pistol is supplied in a case together with a spare chrome magazine and a cleaning kit.