{"id":102752,"date":"2019-03-23T12:53:18","date_gmt":"2019-03-23T16:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=102752"},"modified":"2019-03-23T12:53:18","modified_gmt":"2023-09-05T16:21:10","slug":"defiant-stock-1-tanfoglio-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/defiant-stock-1-tanfoglio-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Solid, Accurate, & Reliable: The Defiant STOCK 1 from Tanfoglio"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduced in 1975, the CZ 75 pistol was designed and manufactured by the Czech Republic\u2019s Ceska zbrojovka a.s. Uhersky Brod or CZ. The CZ 75 and its many variations are still made by CZ today. But the basic design has been copied and tinkered with since the 1980s, and an estimated 1 million pistols are descendants of the CZ 75.<\/p>\n

Among the newer versions of this workhorse pistol is the Defiant STOCK I, made in Italy by Tanfoglio and imported to the USA by the Italian Firearms Group (IFG) of Amarillo, Texas, under the brand name FT-Italia. Tanfoglio\/FT-Italia set up this pistol model specifically for Practical Shooting Production Division as well as IDPA SSP and ESP Classes.<\/p>\n

Accurate and very comfortable in the hand, the Defiant STOCK 1 clearly has many uses beyond competition, including home defense, hunting, law enforcement use, open carry, and just plinking. It strikes me as a little large for concealed carry, but there are people who no doubt would find this full-sized handgun just right for that purpose, too.<\/p>\n

\"Solid,<\/a>

Accurate and reliable, the Defiant STOCK 1 is ready for competitive shooting, home defense, law enforcement, and just plinking.<\/p><\/div>\n

I received a new Defiant STOCK I chambered in .45 AUTO, and it was a pleasure to use.\u00a0 Very accurate and extremely comfortable in the hand, I had zero malfunctions with the pistol through three hundred rounds and various brands of ammunition. In fact, I like the Defiant so much, I\u2019d like to keep it. But if I bought all the first-rate firearms I reviewed, I\u2019d soon be asking a judge for bankruptcy relief.<\/p>\n

Mechanically, one thing that sets apart the CZ 75 design from other semi-automatic pistols is the internal slide rails. That is, the slide rides on cuts inside<\/em> the frame unlike most semi-autos\u2014including 1911\u2019s\u2014where the pistol\u2019s slide rides outside of the frame.<\/p>\n

\"Solid,<\/a>

Based on the CZ 75 design, the slide on the Defiant rides inside the frame versus most semi-autos where the frame rides outside the frame.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Defiant can also operate in single- and double-action. The pistol can be carried cocked-and-locked in a single action, like a 1911, or with a round in the chamber and the hammer down, ready to go in double action.<\/p>\n

For accuracy and function testing, I used two range\/practice .45 Auto ammunition brands: Browning\u2019s Performance Target and Federal\u2019s American Eagle, both using 230-grain FMJ bullets. I chose Hornady\u2019s Critical Defense firing the company\u2019s a 185-grain FTX bullet for a self-defense round.<\/p>\n

At ten yards offhand and standing, I had no problem pegging 1.25- to 1.50-inch, five shot groups with all brands of ammunition. My best at this distance was a 1.04-inch group with the Browning ammunition, and a four-shot .88-inch group also with the Browning.<\/p>\n

At 25 yards and shooting from a rest, the two range\/practice ammunitions placed five-shots at about 2.5-to 2.75-inches. At this distance, I really don\u2019t expect greater accuracy from range ammo.<\/p>\n

The superstar at 25 yards was the Hornady Critical Defense. I drilled two five shot groups at approximately 2.0-inches with the Hornady, and then a 1.55-inch group. And four of these shots were touching and registered just .83-inches! Pretty outstanding, I think, both for the Hornady Critical Defense and the Defiant STOCK 1.<\/p>\n

\"Solid,<\/a>

Hornady’s Critical Defense scored the best five-shot group at 25 yards, from a rest, with an impressive 1.55-inches.<\/p><\/div>\n

Tim Crawford is a U.S Army-trained gunsmith with over 30 years of experience. He has worked on several CZ 75\u2019s, including the original pistols.<\/p>\n

Asked about the CZ 75-style slide system, which rides insides the pistol\u2019s frame, Crawford said, \u201cThe original CZ 75 system required more moving parts to operate than standard semi-autos that have the slides running outside the frame. The CZ design used a roller bearing system, which required constant lubrication, more so than a 1911, for example.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Defiant design doesn\u2019t use roller bearings. Tanfoglio simply cut grooves inside the frame on which the slide\u2019s guide rails run. While this system doesn\u2019t require the constant lubrication the original roller bearings did, it still looks like a great idea to keep the grooves well lubed.<\/p>\n

Crawford added, \u201cThe CZ slide and frame assembly is much tighter [than most semi-automatics] and keeps a lot of the dirt and debris out of the interior that can happen with field use.\u201d<\/p>\n

This is a very solid pistol. \u201cThey\u2019re built like a Soviet tank!\u201d said Crawford. That tank-like construction comes with some weight, though. At 42-ounces unloaded, the Defiant weights approximately three to four ounces more than most full-sized 1911\u2019s.<\/p>\n

As you would expect from a pistol made with competition in mind, the sights on the Defiant STOCK 1 are good-sized and easy to pick up. The rear sight is adjustable, though it requires you to loosen the whole sight via two Allen screws and then tap over the sight itself. The rear notch is generously sized, making the front post easy to locate and center.<\/p>\n

\"Solid,<\/a>

The rear sight of the Defiant is adjustable and features a generous notch for getting on target fast and centering the front post easily.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Defiant STOCK 1 has a manual safety located on the left, rear of the slide. It is very easy to reach and manipulate with your right thumb, and a red dot shows when the safety is in the \u201cFIRE\u201d position. Other versions of the CZ 75 have a decocker, instead. For the U.S. market, the manual safety is likely the better choice given that so many pistols made and sold here have flip-up manual safeties.<\/p>\n

\"Solid,<\/a>

The manual safety shows red when the pistol is in the \u201cFIRE\u201d condition.<\/p><\/div>\n

As mentioned, the Defiant can be carried with a round in the chamber, the hammer back and safety on. In a self-defense situation, a Defiant with the hammer back would require the shooter to snap off the safety before firing. This maneuver could easily be forgotten in a high-stress situation and carrying the pistol with the hammer down and double-action ready would be the more reliable option.<\/p>\n

According to my Lyman Digital Trigger Pull Gauge, the Defiant\u2019s trigger pull in single action averages just 2.5 pounds. The trigger in single action, however, has about .25-inches of take-up before engaging.<\/p>\n

The double action pull is much longer and heavier\u2014as you\u2019d expect! I measured the pull weight at an average of 7.38-pounds. In the double action mode, the take up is approximately half of what it is in a single action.<\/p>\n

The Defiant features stippled walnut side panels that provided a nice grip, an extended beavertail, and a checkered frame and back strap. A rail under the barrel allows a shooter to attach a light or laser.<\/p>\n

\"Solid,<\/a>

The walnut grip panels are stippled for a firm grip.<\/p><\/div>\n

The trigger guard is large, in what I can only term a \u201cEuro-Style Guard.\u201d The inside of the trigger guard is large enough for a shooter wearing gloves\u2014damn near large enough for mittens!<\/p>\n

The flat front of the trigger guard, I discovered while shooting the Defiant at 25 yards, rests nicely against a support. A window ledge, door frame, really anything with a flat surface is useable for support by pressing the front of the trigger guard against that flat-sided surface. It\u2019s a very handy feature.<\/p>\n

\"Solid,<\/a>

The flat front of the Defiant\u2019s large trigger guard rests nicely against flat surfaces for handy support.<\/p><\/div>\n

Disassembly of the pistol is easily accomplished. First, cock back the hammer all the way. Next, line up the two take-down marks on the left side of the slide and frame. \u00a0Now, push against the end of the slide stop that sticks out of the right side of the frame and removes slide stop. Move the slide assembly forward and off the receiver, remove the recoil spring and guide, and drop out the barrel. You are ready to clean the pistol.<\/p>\n

\"Solid,<\/a>

Field stripping of the Defiant is fast and easy.<\/p><\/div>\n

My Defiant came with two, 10-round magazines. The pistol is also available in Large Frame models in 9mm, .38 Super, .40 S&W and 10MM, and in slightly smaller-framed models in 9MM and .40 S&W.<\/p>\n

The Defiant STOCK 1 is a first-rate pistol. It\u2019s not inexpensive, but it is solid, reliable, and extremely accurate. I\u2019d bet that any Defiant purchased now and cared for properly will be around for many generations to come.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\"Solid,<\/a>\n

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 <\/p>\n\"Solid,<\/a>\n

SPECS: Defiant STOCK 1 (As Tested)<\/h2>\n

Caliber:\u00a0 .45 AUTO<\/p>\n

Barrel: \u00a0\u00a04.5-inches, steel<\/p>\n

Frame\u00a0and Slide:\u00a0 Steel with Black Finish<\/p>\n

Action:\u00a0 \u00a0Single and Double<\/p>\n

Sights:\u00a0 \u00a0Front fixed post; rear blade, adjustable.<\/p>\n

Safety: \u00a0\u00a0Manual, frame mounted<\/p>\n

Overall Length: \u00a08.4 inches<\/p>\n

Overall Height:\u00a0 5.6 inches<\/p>\n

Weight: 42-ounces unloaded<\/p>\n

Misc: \u00a0Features two, 10-round magazines, cleaning kit, and carry case.<\/p>\n

MSRP: $1,225.00.<\/p>\n

VIsit Italian Firearms Group to learn more by clicking HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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