The IFG Tanfoglio Force Combat Compact 9mm is a steel-framed double/single action pistol built as a compact duty gun (brand part no. TFCOMBATC9). Italian Firearms Group imports it, and the Combat is the starting point for Tanfoglio’s duty variants. The steel frame helps tame recoil in a compact, which makes the pistol easier to shoot than many polymer compacts. A frame-mounted safety and fixed steel sights keep the controls simple, and hard rubber grip panels give a firm hold in any weather. It suits carry, home defense and range use for shooters who prefer metal.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is 9mm, a common choice with plenty of ammunition options.
• The barrel is 3.62 inches long, keeping the pistol compact for carry.
• Magazine capacity is 13 rounds in 9mm.
• The pistol has a frame-mounted safety for a positive manual control.
• The trigger is double/single action, with a longer first pull and a lighter follow-up pull.
• The frame and slide are both steel, which adds weight that helps tame recoil in a compact pistol.
• The sights are fixed steel sights, sturdy and snag-free.
• The grips are hard rubber panels that hold well in wet or humid weather.
• The pistol weighs about 2.19 pounds, a figure that reflects its all-steel build.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Combat Compact have a safety? Yes. Tanfoglio fits a frame-mounted safety to this model.

How many rounds does the magazine hold? The maker lists 13 rounds for the 9mm.

Is the frame steel or polymer? Steel. Both the frame and the slide are steel, which helps tame recoil.

Buy the IFG Tanfoglio Force Combat Compact 9mm Pistol, Frame-Mounted Safety, 3.62-Inch, 13-Round

If you want a compact 9mm with the mass of a steel frame, the Force Combat Compact is a solid pick. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more semi-auto handguns.