Tanfoglio Stock I / Buzz

The Stock I/Buzz is a full-blooded sporting model intended for the IPSC Production division; the pistol will equally serve occasional recreational sport shooters or for self-defense. The Buzz model is identical to the Stock I except for the barrel, which has compensator ports, and the slide with the corresponding cutouts. The pistol is offered in 9x19 Luger, .40 S.&W, .45 ACP, .38 Super and 10 mm Auto. The design of the pistol has been optimized for ergonomics so that it is easy to handle even in stressful situations. The sights are adjustable Supersight type, resembling the Novak type in design. The sights are shaped so that they allow drawing and handling the pistol with minimal risk of snagging on clothing or vegetation. At the same time, they allow fast and easy target acquisition. The main structural material of the frame is high-strength steel. The grip panels are made of walnut. The grip itself is roughened with quality 20 lpi checkering on the front and back, which makes it much easier to grip with wet palms and to control the pistol while shooting. The grip carries the heritage of the CZ 75 in its genes, so it offers excellent ergonomics, allows a firm, secure hold and good control of recoil and muzzle rise during shooting. The frame optimizes the grip with the pistol seated deep in the palm, which results in a low bore axis above the axis of the shooting hand. The trigger guard has a pronounced undercut where it joins the grip, which allows the pistol to sit even deeper in the palm. The prominent beavertail protects the back of the hand from the slide and prevents possible injury, and also reduces muzzle rise. The frame does not extend all the way to the muzzle; it is of the usual length, which is one of the main distinguishing features compared with other models. The flared magazine well makes magazine changes easier. The pistol is full size, the overall length is 211 mm, the barrel length is 113 mm. The weight corresponds to the all-steel construction and size of the pistol – 1180 grams. The advantages are low muzzle rise and mild recoil, as well as pleasant shooting behavior and quick return to the point of aim during rapid fire. The high-capacity double-stack magazine holds 15 rounds in 9 mm, 12 rounds for .40 S&W, 10 rounds for .45 ACP, 17 rounds for .38 Super and 11 rounds in 10 mm Auto. The pistol is supplied in a glossy chrome finish that offers better resistance to wear and scratching as well as to corrosion compared with the standard finish. The pistol is made to the typically high quality, with excellent machining and finishing even of the internal non-functional surfaces. The precise, high-quality thick-walled Match Bull barrel with polygonal rifling from Lothar Walther is characterized by excellent accuracy and a long service life, as confirmed by the results of the tests below. The DA trigger with a short, smooth, creep-free pull and minimal overtravel, together with the excellent barrel, guarantee good shooting results even under stressful conditions and in the hands of a less experienced shooter. The pull weight is up to 4500/2000 grams. The slide features the typical cocking serrations at the front and rear for easier racking. The single-sided thumb safety has an enlarged pad and a pronounced rest for the thumb of 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 changing the grip. All controls, including the trigger and the skeletonized hammer, are blackened, creating an unmistakable aesthetic contrast between them and the chrome-plated silver body of the pistol. The Stock I/Buzz 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 pistol 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 magazine and a cleaning kit.
As for service life and reliability, in its issue 1/2005 Caliber magazine subjected a Tanfoglio Gold Custom Eric in 9 mm Luger to an extreme endurance test: 5080 rounds were fired from the pistol in quick succession, while the pistol was tested for accuracy and reliability with a combination of different loads, bullet types, and cleaning and lubrication with various products. Absolute reliability was confirmed – there was not a single malfunction caused by the pistol, its design or the failure of individual parts. Accuracy at the end of the test – shots 5021 to 5030 – with Lapua CEPP 120 grs. FMJ ammunition at 25 meters was excellent, the 10-round group measured 21 mm. The testers found only minimal wear: in the barrel area it was not measurable, and at the frame-to-slide interface there was a change of -0.04 mm, which was attributed to the normal loss of the hard chrome layer that occurs during the so-called break-in of the pistol. Overall, excellent quality and reliability of the pistol and its individual assemblies were confirmed, with excellent accuracy even after more than 5000 rounds fired. This unconventional, extremely demanding, well-thought-out and relatively costly test confirmed the well-deserved reputation of the five-time world champion's pistols.