Description
The name Domina is Latin for Lady or Mistress of the House, and Tanfoglio didn't name it that without reason. This is the flagship of their competition lineup, purpose-designed to win in USPSA and IPSC Open Division, and it shows in every detail.
At the heart of the Domina is a 5.2" compensated bull barrel with polygonal rifling. The compensation helps manage muzzle rise under fast fire, and the polygonal bore gives you a tight gas seal shot after shot. The slide features lightening cuts to reduce reciprocating mass and increase return speed, and the ported design vents gas to help keep the muzzle down. Combined with the all-steel frame, the gun sits at a solid 2.91 lbs, which soaks up recoil well when you're burning through a stage at speed.
The trigger is single-action only with a clean, crisp break. That's exactly what you want when fractions of a second matter and you need consistency across a whole match. The frame is drilled and tapped for a frame-mounted optic, which is the preferred setup in Open shooting since it keeps the dot stationary while the slide cycles. The Domina also comes with an extended magwell to speed up reloads, an ambidextrous thumb safety, and a reversible slide racker. The beavertail frame provides a high, locked-in grip that keeps recoil rolling straight back rather than pushing the muzzle up.
This model ships with a blue nano-ceramic finish that looks sharp and holds up well to regular use. It ships without sights installed, which makes sense for an Open gun since most competitors are running a frame-mounted red dot or scope anyway. The frame's optic mounting uses Tanfoglio's standard 4-hole pattern, and there's a good selection of aftermarket mounts available for popular optic footprints.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Tanfoglio / IFG
- Model: Domina
- MPN: TFDOM9
- UPC: 8051770131281
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Single Action Only (SAO)
- Barrel Length: 5.2"
- Barrel Type: Compensated Bull Barrel, Polygonal Rifling
- Capacity: 17+1 / 19+1
- Overall Length: 10.43"
- Weight: 2.91 lbs
- Frame Material: Steel
- Frame Finish: Blue (Nano-Ceramic)
- Slide: Ported, Blue Steel with Lightening Cuts
- Grips: Black Polymer
- Safety: Ambidextrous Thumb Safety
- Sights: None (Frame Drilled and Tapped for Optic Mount)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Tanfoglio Domina legal for USPSA and IPSC Open Division competition?
Yes, the Domina is specifically built for Open Division in both USPSA and IPSC. The compensated barrel, frame-mounted optic capability, and extended magwell all fall within Open Division equipment rules. It's Tanfoglio's flagship model for exactly that purpose.
Does the Domina come with an optic mount or sights installed?
No, this model ships without sights or an optic mount pre-installed. The frame is drilled and tapped using Tanfoglio's standard 4-hole optic mounting pattern, so you can add the frame-mounted red dot or scope of your choice. For Open division shooting, this is the expected setup.
What optic mounting pattern does the Domina use?
The Domina uses Tanfoglio's standard 4-hole frame mounting pattern with M4x.70 threading on 10mm center-to-center spacing. The pattern is drilled on both sides of the frame, making it ambidextrous. There are several aftermarket mount options available from companies that specialize in competition pistol accessories.
Why does this gun ship with no sights?
Open division competition pistols are almost universally run with a frame-mounted optic rather than iron sights. Shipping the gun without sights makes practical sense since the vast majority of buyers will be mounting a red dot or scope on the frame immediately. If you need irons for any reason, dovetail-cut options are available as aftermarket additions.
What is the difference between the Domina and the Domina Xtreme?
The base Domina (this model, TFDOM9) is the standard competition version featuring the blue nano-ceramic finish, compensated bull barrel, and extended magwell. The Domina Xtreme steps it up with polished chrome internals from the factory, a semi-flat trigger with revised geometry, and additional accessories like multiple extended magazines and extra recoil springs included in the box.
Is the Tanfoglio Domina based on the CZ 75 design?
Yes. Like all Tanfoglio Defiant series pistols, the Domina is built on a CZ 75-inspired mechanical platform where the slide rides on internal frame rails. This design contributes to the gun's inherent accuracy and is one of the reasons the platform has been so successful in practical shooting competition for decades.





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