Need a little info - The Firearms Forum

PFCHOlubek · 07-22-2011, 12:53 PM

Recently my grandfather gave me a handgun. I have done a little research on it and not much was found. From what it says on the slide it is a F.I.E Titan II .32 Made in Italy. I have read that the ones made in Italy are the good ones and to stay away from the German made ones.
I have taken it to the range and put about 50 rounds threw it with out a problem i would just like a little more info on it, my grandfather said he bought it new in the 70's and thats all he could tell me.Any help or info yall could give me would be appreciated

PFC Holubek
88M Ft.Stewart Ga

Juker · 07-22-2011, 01:19 PM

Greetings, brother - welcome to TFF, and thank you for your service.

Plenty of folks here to help you, I'm sure someone will be along shortly ~

dad2thebone · 07-22-2011, 01:29 PM

welcome to tff pfc hang out and im sure you will get clued in.

RJay · 07-22-2011, 04:33 PM

Made by the Tanfoglio Family , Veltrompla, Italy. Imported under several names and several import companies, yours was the Titan II by Firearms Import and Export { FIE }. Inexpensive firearm but good value for the money. FIE has exited left and I don't believe the Tanfoglio family is making firearms anymore. Numrich Gun Parts Corp. did at one time had a few parts. To be honest, I don't understand the " German " part. The Titan and its kin were all Italy. Value, WAG, 125 to 150. Hope that helps

Jim Hauff · 07-22-2011, 05:19 PM

Tanfoglio makes the EAA WITNESS line of firearms.

Jim K · 07-22-2011, 06:53 PM

The shop where I worked sold a bunch of those guns and there were few if any problems (unlike some imports). They were not up to Beretta in quality (or price) but were good, reliable guns.

Jim

PFCHOlubek · 07-23-2011, 12:20 AM

Thank you guys, some of the stuff i read was saying it was crap but you know a gun shot is a gun shot and if someone wants to break into my house in the middle of the night in pitch black darkness not knowing what is around the corner they will here it weather it be a FIE .32 or a Dessert Eagle the result will be the same.

jack404 · 07-23-2011, 12:33 AM

the german FIE as you say is less than desirable but the Italian ones are well thought of out here and theres a fair few still ( .32 being the gov prefered ammo other than .22)

and my EAA Witness is a great weapon ,

07-22-2011, 12:53 PM	#1
PFCHOlubek Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ft.Stewart Ga Posts: 4	Need a little info Recently my grandfather gave me a handgun. I have done a little research on it and not much was found. From what it says on the slide it is a F.I.E Titan II .32 Made in Italy. I have read that the ones made in Italy are the good ones and to stay away from the German made ones. I have taken it to the range and put about 50 rounds threw it with out a problem i would just like a little more info on it, my grandfather said he bought it new in the 70's and thats all he could tell me.Any help or info yall could give me would be appreciated PFC Holubek 88M Ft.Stewart Ga Attached Images -->

07-22-2011, 01:19 PM	#2
Juker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Land of Lincoln Contributor Posts: 2,872	Re: Need a little info Greetings, brother - welcome to TFF, and thank you for your service. Plenty of folks here to help you, I'm sure someone will be along shortly ~ __________________ SHOOT FIRST. SHOOT SECOND. MOST IMPORTANTLY, BE THE MAN WHO'S SHOOTING LAST.

07-22-2011, 01:29 PM	#3
dad2thebone Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1,357	Re: Need a little info welcome to tff pfc hang out and im sure you will get clued in. __________________ 9-11-01 we will never forget.And then we have dec 7 now it's Nov 6th all sad days for our country. And dont whizz on my leg then tell me it's raining.

07-22-2011, 04:33 PM	#4
RJay Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,485	Re: Need a little info Made by the Tanfoglio Family , Veltrompla, Italy. Imported under several names and several import companies, yours was the Titan II by Firearms Import and Export { FIE }. Inexpensive firearm but good value for the money. FIE has exited left and I don't believe the Tanfoglio family is making firearms anymore. Numrich Gun Parts Corp. did at one time had a few parts. To be honest, I don't understand the " German " part. The Titan and its kin were all Italy. Value, WAG, 125 to 150. Hope that helps __________________ RonJames Last edited by RJay; 07-22-2011 at 04:37 PM..

07-22-2011, 05:19 PM	#5
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: Need a little info Tanfoglio makes the EAA WITNESS line of firearms. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

07-22-2011, 06:53 PM	#6
Jim K Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6,408	Re: Need a little info The shop where I worked sold a bunch of those guns and there were few if any problems (unlike some imports). They were not up to Beretta in quality (or price) but were good, reliable guns. Jim

07-23-2011, 12:20 AM	#7
PFCHOlubek Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ft.Stewart Ga Posts: 4	Re: Need a little info Thank you guys, some of the stuff i read was saying it was crap but you know a gun shot is a gun shot and if someone wants to break into my house in the middle of the night in pitch black darkness not knowing what is around the corner they will here it weather it be a FIE .32 or a Dessert Eagle the result will be the same. __________________ PFC Holubek 88M Ft. Stewart GA

07-23-2011, 12:33 AM	#8
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Need a little info the german FIE as you say is less than desirable but the Italian ones are well thought of out here and theres a fair few still ( .32 being the gov prefered ammo other than .22) and my EAA Witness is a great weapon ,